A# In-sen Mandolin Scale

Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

A# in sen scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A# in sen scale on 4-string guitar with 20 frets. Notes: F, G#, A#, B, D#.FG#A#BD#FG#A#BA#BD#FG#A#BD#FD#FG#A#BD#FG#A#G#A#BD#FG#A#BD#13579111213151719

A# In-sen in Standard — Notes and Intervals

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

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 7m

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5

Formula: H-4-W-WH-W

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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