E Persian
Mixed alterations giving a deeply Middle-Eastern flavour. ♭2 ♮3 ♮4 ♭5 ♭6 ♮7 — exotic, unsettled.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the E Persian scale?
The E Persian scale uses the notes E, F, G♯, A, B♭, C, D♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Persian scale formula?
The Persian scale follows the interval pattern H W+H H H W W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on E to get the E Persian scale.
What chords work over E Persian?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger E Persian on English Horn?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Persian scale?
Mixed alterations giving a deeply Middle-Eastern flavour. ♭2 ♮3 ♮4 ♭5 ♭6 ♮7 — exotic, unsettled.