B In-sen Guitar Scale

B In-sen in 8-string — Notes and Intervals

The B In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Guitar, 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: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• B In-sen in Standard Tuning
• B In-sen in Drop D
• B In-sen in DADGAD
• B In-sen in Open G
• B In-sen in Baritone (B Standard)
• B In-sen in 7-string
• B In-sen in Drop C
• B In-sen in Drop B
• B In-sen in Open D
• B In-sen in Half Step Down
• B In-sen in Open E
• B In-sen in Open A
• B In-sen in Double Drop D
• B In-sen in Open C

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