G Pelog
Indonesian gamelan scale (Western 12-TET approximation). 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 ♭6. The original uses non-equal-tempered intervals.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
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 Alto?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
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.