B♯ Yo
Japanese 5-note country-folk shamisen scale — 1 2 4 5 6. The bright counterpart to In Sen.
Playback sounds a minor 3rd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B♯ Yo scale?
The B♯ Yo scale uses the notes B♯, C𝄪, E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Yo scale formula?
The Yo scale follows the interval pattern W W+H W W W+H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B♯ to get the B♯ Yo scale.
What chords work over B♯ Yo?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger B♯ Yo on Clarinet in A?
On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.
When would I use the Yo scale?
Japanese 5-note country-folk shamisen scale — 1 2 4 5 6. The bright counterpart to In Sen.