STRINGSCALES

C pelog Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

Pick a root note

Pick a scale

G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
G3
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
G
A♭
C
D♭
E♭
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

C pelog

The Pelog scale is a seven-note scale used in Indonesian gamelan music. It's known for its unique intervals and tonal characteristics, which differ significantly from Western scales.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I

D♭

bII

E♭

bIII

G

V

A♭

bVI

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Pelog scale, derived from traditional Indonesian Gamelan music, offers a unique pentatonic sound. Focus on its unusual intervals to create rich, resonant melodies.
  • Use the Pelog scale in compositions or improvisations that aim to evoke Indonesian or Southeast Asian music traditions.
  • Experiment with combining the Pelog scale with more familiar Western scales like the major pentatonic for a blend of East and West tonalities.
  • In film or orchestral music, the Pelog scale can add a cultural layer to scenes set in or inspired by Southeast Asia.
  • Practice using this scale over drone notes to mimic the layered sound of Gamelan orchestras, focusing on its non-Western intervals to create a meditative atmosphere.

homeaboutfaqterms & conditionsprivacy policy© 2026 StringScales. All rights reserved.

C pelog Scale — guitarscales