E In-sen Guitar Scale

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

The E In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Guitar, the notes are E, F, A, B, D. 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: E, F, A, B, D

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

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

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