Bb Yo Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · Japanese, 5 notes · 5 notes · major family
Notes
B♭
C
E♭
F
G
Solfège : Si♭ – Do – Mi♭ – Fa – Sol
Interval Structure
B♭
T
C
T+½T
E♭
T
F
T
G
→
B♭+oct.
T+½T
About this scale
The Yo scale is the Japanese major pentatonic, brighter than other Japanese tradition scales. On guitar, it sounds natural and accessible, resembling the Western major pentatonic. Ideal for introducing a subtle Japanese color into solos or compositions.
See fretboard positions for Bb Yo on guitar in the interactive app.
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