B Pelog Guitar Scale

B Pelog in Open E — Notes and Intervals

The B Pelog scale is the primary modal system of Indonesian Gamelan music. On Guitar, its notes are B, C, D, F#, G. Unlike Western scales, it uses intervals that create a unique, shimmering harmonic world that feels ancient and deeply spiritual. Commonly used in Gamelan, World, Ambient, Experimental. Notable players include Steve Reich, Debussy, Lou Harrison. Use over drones and ostinato patterns. Gamelan music is built on interlocking melodic patterns rather than chord progressions.

Notes: B, C, D, F#, G

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 5P, 6m

Degrees: 1 b2 b3 4 b5

Formula: H-W-4-H-4

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• B Pelog in Standard Tuning
• B Pelog in Drop D
• B Pelog in DADGAD
• B Pelog in Open G
• B Pelog in Baritone (B Standard)
• B Pelog in 7-string
• B Pelog in 8-string
• B Pelog in Drop C
• B Pelog in Drop B
• B Pelog in Open D
• B Pelog in Half Step Down
• B Pelog in Open A
• B Pelog in Double Drop D
• B Pelog in Open C

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