F# Persian
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F# Persian Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F# Persian scale is an exotic and highly symmetrical scale that evokes an authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere. On Piano, it contains the notes F#, G, A#, B, C, D, F. Its dense semitones and wide intervals create a winding, hypnotic melodic path that sounds both ancient and mystical. Commonly used in Middle Eastern, Film Scores, Metal, Ambient. Notable players include Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Buckethead. Use over sustained root notes or drones. Works best in modal, non-functional harmony where the exotic intervals can breathe.
Notes: F#, G, A#, B, C, D, F
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 5d, 6m, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 7
Formula: H-WH-H-H-W-WH-H
Number of notes: 7
Musical Character
Dense with semitones and wide intervals that create a winding, serpentine melodic path. Its high symmetry gives it a meditative, 'orbiting' quality.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Middle Eastern, Film Scores, Metal, Ambient
Notable players: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Buckethead
How to Use the F# Persian Scale
Use over sustained root notes or drones. Works best in modal, non-functional harmony where the exotic intervals can breathe.
Origin & Background
Rooted in the maqam traditions of Persian classical music. Used for centuries in Iranian dastgah modal system.
Related Scales
The F# Persian scale contains 7 notes (F#, G, A#, B, C, D, F). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.