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SCALE · ON OBOE

G𝄪 Pelog

Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Tempo120 bpm

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G𝄪 Pelog Verovio
Keyboard
G𝄪B♯D𝄪E♯G𝄪B♯D𝄪E♯G𝄪B♯D𝄪E♯G𝄪A♯A♯A♯
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Questions
What notes are in the G𝄪 Pelog scale?

The G𝄪 Pelog scale uses the notes G𝄪, A♯, B♯, D𝄪, E♯ (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 G𝄪 to get the G𝄪 Pelog scale.

What chords work over G𝄪 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 G𝄪 Pelog on Oboe?

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.