G# In-sen Mandolin Scale
Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (GDAE)
Frets20
G# In-sen in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The G# In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Mandolin, the notes are G#, A, 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#, A, 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: Standard (E-A-D-G)