C Yo
Japanese 5-note country-folk shamisen scale — 1 2 4 5 6. The bright counterpart to In Sen.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the C Yo scale?
The C Yo scale uses the notes C, D, F, G, A (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 C to get the C Yo scale.
What chords work over C 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 C Yo on Bass?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
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.