Gending Erhu (score)

This article presents the score and performance notes for Gending Erhu, a composition by Jarrad Powell written for Seattle's Gamelan Pacifica and erhu virtuoso Warren Chang. The work explores a hybrid tuning system derived from slendro, pelog, and additional just-intonation pitches, resulting in a flexible 12-tone matrix. The article details pitch relationships, instrumental range extensions, cipher notation for gamelan and erhu, and performance techniques tailored to the piece's evolving texture and dynamic layering. Designed for a modular gamelan with extended capabilities, the piece demonstrates a unique integration of Chinese and Indonesian musical traditions.