An inversion of the Pentatonic. The lightest and sweetest of our scales, sure to evoke a sense of happiness. Its sweetness best complements the more serious Japanese and Balinese wind chimes. The size (voice) mezzo is one half octave ...

Claude Debussy was inspired by Balinese music at the 1896 Paris Exposition. He began composing with this atonal scale; used, for example, in his piece, "La Mer". Later, television's original "Star Trek" used it in the "beaming up" sequences. ...

The distinctive tones of the Japanese scale are at once deeply soothing and provocative. The distinctive tones of the Japanese scale are at once deeply soothing and provocative. Its drama complements the more light hearted Chinese and Balinese wind ...

The Balinese scale recreates the magical strains of the Indonesian gamelan, at once joyous and plaintive. Balinese blends harmoniously with Chinese or Japanese wind chimes. The size (voice) mezzo is one half octave higher than the size (voice) alto. ...