E Persian Scale
4-string bass · Exotic · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
E
F
G♯
A
B♭
C
D♯
Solfège : Mi – Fa – Sol♯ – La – Si♭ – Do – Ré♯
Interval Structure
E
½T
F
T+½T
G♯
½T
A
½T
B♭
T
C
T+½T
D♯
→
E+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in E) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I | E? | — |
| II | F | Major |
| III | G♯? | — |
| iv | Am | minor |
| V | B♭? | — |
| VI+ | C+ | augmented |
| VII | D♯? | — |
About this scale
The Persian scale is one of the most dissonant scales, with a b2, #3, b5, and b6. Despite its name, it is closer to a theoretical construction than a scale actually used in Iran. Its extreme exotic character makes it interesting for unusual musical colors.
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