F♭ Pelog
Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.
Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the F♭ Pelog scale?
The F♭ Pelog scale uses the notes F♭, G𝄫, A𝄫, C♭, D𝄫 (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 F♭ to get the F♭ Pelog scale.
What chords work over F♭ 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 F♭ Pelog on Tenor Saxophone?
On saxophone, scales train fingering + the altissimo register. Practice the entire range — low Bb through high F (or higher with altissimo fingerings) — at each 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.