B In-sen Cuatro Venezolano Scale
Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (ADF#B)
Frets15
B In-sen in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The B In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Cuatro Venezolano, the notes are B, C, E, F#, A. This Japanese tuning is instantly recognizable and is used globally to evoke a sense of calm, Zen-like tranquility, and natural beauty. Commonly used in Japanese, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age. Notable players include Miyavi, Kitaro. Use over sus4, m7, and drone-based harmony. Perfect for ambient and meditative music with minimal chord movement.
Notes: B, C, E, F#, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5
Formula: H-4-W-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (B-F#-D-A)