A♭ Pelog
Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A♭ Pelog scale?
The A♭ Pelog scale uses the notes A♭, B𝄫, C♭, E♭, F♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Pelog scale formula?
The Pelog scale follows the interval pattern H W 4 H 4, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on A♭ to get the A♭ Pelog scale.
What chords work over A♭ Pelog?
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 A♭ Pelog on Bassoon (tenor clef)?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Pelog scale?
Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.