G Persian Scale
4-string bass · Exotic · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
G
A♭
B
C
D♭
E♭
F♯
Solfège : Sol – La♭ – Si – Do – Ré♭ – Mi♭ – Fa♯
Interval Structure
G
½T
A♭
T+½T
B
½T
C
½T
D♭
T
E♭
T+½T
F♯
→
G+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in G) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I | G? | — |
| II | A♭ | Major |
| III | B? | — |
| iv | Cm | minor |
| V | D♭? | — |
| VI+ | E♭+ | augmented |
| VII | F♯? | — |
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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