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A# balinese scale
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A# balinese scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A# balinese scale is a traditional five-note tuning from the Gamelan tradition, also known as Pelog. On ukulele, it contains the notes A#, B, C#, D#, F, F#, A. It creates a dark, meditative, and distinctively Southeast Asian atmosphere that sounds haunting and shimmering. The diatonic chords of A# balinese are A# minor, B major, C# augmented, D# minor, F unknown, F# major, B unknown. Commonly used in Gamelan, World, Ambient, Film Scores. Notable players include Colin McPhee, Steve Reich. Use over drones and sustained bass notes. Traditional Gamelan music doesn't use chords — the scale is inherently melodic and interlocking.
The A# balinese scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7.
Intervals: H-W-W-W-H-3H-H.
Diatonic chords: A# minor, B major, C# augmented, D# minor, F unknown, F# major, B unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A# balinese scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over drones and sustained bass notes. Traditional Gamelan music doesn't use chords — the scale is inherently melodic and interlocking.