C# In-sen Mandolin Scale

Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

C# in sen scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C# in sen scale on 4-string guitar with 20 frets. Notes: F#, G#, B, C#, D.F#G#BC#DF#G#BBC#DF#G#BC#DDF#G#BC#DF#G#G#BC#DF#G#BC#D13579111213151719

C# In-sen in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The C# In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Mandolin, 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: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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