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C piongio scale
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C piongio scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C piongio scale is a Vietnamese pentatonic scale used in the Northern modal system. On ukulele, its notes are C, D, F, G, A, Bb. 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 C piongio are F major, G minor, F major, G minor, A minor augmented, G 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 C piongio scale has the following degrees: 1 2 4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-3H-W-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: F major, G minor, F major, G minor, A minor augmented, G minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C 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.