Fretify - A Man Gong

Standard

Scales

Chords

A

Man Gong

Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-M2-m3-M2

A

C

D

F

G

G

D

A

F

C

F

1

A

2

G

D

F

C

G

3

4

A

C

G

D

A

5

F

6

D

A

7

C

G

F

C

8

9

D

A

F

C

G

D

10

11

G

D

A

12

F

C

F

13

A

14

G

D

F

C

G

15

16

A

C

G

D

A

17

F

18

D

A

19

C

G

F

C

20

21

D

A

F

C

G

D

22

23

G

D

A

24

Basic Scale Information

Name: Man Gong
Type: Asian pentatonic scale
Formula: 1 – 2 – 4 – 5 – 6
Relation with Major Scale: Similar to the major pentatonic scale, but used in a traditional oriental context.

Theoretical Aspects

Sound Character: Sweet, transparent, and airy. Typical of traditional Chinese music, it creates floating and gentle melodies.
Typical Chord: Maj / Sus
Modal Context: Used in traditional Asian music and modern arrangements that seek a delicate and spiritual sound.
Harmonic Use: Perfect on drones or simple and repetitive harmonies. Excellent for modal improvisations.

Musical Context

Musical Styles: Traditional Chinese, New Age, Ethnic, World
Songs using the scale:
- Flowing Water - Guan Pinghu
- Reflections - Kitaro
- Silk Road - Kitaro
- Spirit of the West Lake - Keiko Matsui
Evoked Atmosphere: Spiritual, serene, ethereal, with an oriental grace.

Chords in Scale

C	C Power chord C Suspended Second C Suspended Fourth
D	D Major Dominant 7 Suspended 4 D Power chord D Suspended Fourth D Minor D Minor 7
F	F Major F Major 6 F Power chord F Suspended Second
G	G Major Dominant 7 Suspended 4 G Major Dominant 9 Suspended 4 G Power chord G Suspended Second G Suspended Fourth