D# In-sen Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning8-string (F#BEADGBE)
Frets24
D# In-sen in 8-string — Notes and Intervals
The D# In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Guitar, the notes are D#, E, G#, A#, C#. 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: D#, E, G#, A#, C#
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
- D# In-sen in Standard Tuning
- D# In-sen in Drop D
- D# In-sen in DADGAD
- D# In-sen in Open G
- D# In-sen in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# In-sen in 7-string
- D# In-sen in Drop C
- D# In-sen in Drop B
- D# In-sen in Open D
- D# In-sen in Half Step Down
- D# In-sen in Open E
- D# In-sen in Open A
- D# In-sen in Double Drop D
- D# In-sen in Open C