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F balinese scale
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F balinese scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The F balinese scale is a traditional five-note tuning from the Gamelan tradition, also known as Pelog. On ukulele, it contains the notes F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C, Db, E. It creates a dark, meditative, and distinctively Southeast Asian atmosphere that sounds haunting and shimmering. The diatonic chords of F balinese are F minor, Gb major, Ab augmented, Bb minor, C unknown, Db major, Gb 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 F balinese scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7.
Intervals: H-W-W-W-H-3H-H.
Diatonic chords: F minor, Gb major, Ab augmented, Bb minor, C unknown, Db major, Gb unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F 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.