C# In-sen Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Open D tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningOpen D (DADF#AD)
Frets22
C# In-sen in Open D — Notes and Intervals
The C# In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Guitar, the notes are C#, D, F#, G#, B. 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: C#, D, F#, G#, B
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5
Formula: H-4-W-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- C# In-sen in Standard Tuning
- C# In-sen in Drop D
- C# In-sen in DADGAD
- C# In-sen in Open G
- C# In-sen in Baritone (B Standard)
- C# In-sen in 7-string
- C# In-sen in 8-string
- C# In-sen in Drop C
- C# In-sen in Drop B
- C# In-sen in Half Step Down
- C# In-sen in Open E
- C# In-sen in Open A
- C# In-sen in Double Drop D
- C# In-sen in Open C