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B piongio scale
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B piongio scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The B piongio scale is a Vietnamese pentatonic scale used in the Northern modal system. On ukulele, its notes are B, C#, E, F#, G#, A. It is associated with feelings of gaiety, liveliness, and solemnity, serving as a fundamental structure in traditional Southeast Asian art music. The diatonic chords of B piongio are E major, F# minor, E major, F# minor, G# minor augmented, F# minor. Commonly used in Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, World, Folk. Notable players include Trinh Cong Son. Use over sus chords, open tunings, and folk-style accompaniment. The lack of a 3rd allows harmonic flexibility.
The B piongio scale has the following degrees: 1 2 4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-3H-W-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: E major, F# minor, E major, F# minor, G# minor augmented, F# minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B piongio scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over sus chords, open tunings, and folk-style accompaniment. The lack of a 3rd allows harmonic flexibility.