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SCALE · ON BASS

B♯ 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

Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title B♯ Pelog Verovio
Keyboard
B♯F𝄪B♯F𝄪B♯F𝄪B♯C♯D♯G♯C♯D♯G♯C♯D♯G♯
Related scales
Same scale, other instruments
Same scale, other tonics
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Questions
What notes are in the B♯ Pelog scale?

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

What chords work over B♯ 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 B♯ Pelog on Bass?

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.