Persian Scale

The Persian scale has a distinct Middle Eastern character with its flat 2nd and 5th degrees combined with a natural major 3rd and leading tone. It evokes the musical traditions of ancient Persian culture.

Formula: H-A2-H-H-W-A2-H   C Persian Scale: C – C♯ – E – F – F♯ – G♯ – B

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C Persian Scale G Persian Scale D Persian Scale A Persian Scale E Persian Scale B Persian Scale F♯ Persian Scale F Persian Scale B♭ Persian Scale E♭ Persian Scale A♭ Persian Scale D♭ Persian Scale

Related Scales

double harmonic majorphrygian

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic H C
♭2 Phrygian 2nd WH C♯
3 Major Mediant H E
4 Subdominant H F
♭5 Tritone W F♯
♭6 Minor Submediant WH G♯
7 Leading Tone H B