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SCALE · ON TRUMPET IN BB

G Pelog

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

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G Pelog Verovio
Keyboard
GDGDGDGA♭B♭E♭A♭B♭E♭A♭B♭E♭
Related scales
Same scale, other instruments
Same scale, other tonics
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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 Trumpet in Bb?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

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.