E Pelog
Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (MIT)
What notes are in the E Pelog scale?
The E Pelog scale uses the notes E, F, G, B, C (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 E to get the E Pelog scale.
What chords work over E 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 E Pelog on Double Bass?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
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.