Persian scale

Persian scale

The Persian scale is a musical scale frequently found in Persian Music, and to a lesser extent, Arab or non-Persian Middle Eastern Music. The Persian scale is characterized by the liberal use of half steps (3), augmented seconds (2), and frequent use of chromaticism. Compare this to the one augmented second of the harmonic minor or the use of only two half-steps in all diatonic scales.

The sequence of steps is as follows [Sternal, Mark John (2005). "Guitar Total Scales Techniques and Applications", p.156. ISBN: 0976291703.] : W = Whole step H = Half step

H WH H H W WH

Beginning on C: C Db E F Gb Ab B

ee also

*It is most closely related to the Phrygian dominant scale as their bottom tetrachords are the identical [Stetina, Troy (1999). "The Ultimate Scale Book", p.61. ISBN 0793597889.] .

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External links

* [http://jguitar.com/scale?root=F%23&scale=Persian&fret=0&labels=none&notes=sharps Persian Scale demonstrated for a Guitar]


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