G In-sen Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop B tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop B (BF#BEG#C#)
Frets22
G In-sen in Drop B — Notes and Intervals
The G In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Guitar, the notes are G, Ab, C, D, F. 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: G, Ab, C, D, F
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5
Formula: H-4-W-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)