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SCALE · ON TENOR HORN

C𝄪 Persian

Mixed alterations giving a deeply Middle-Eastern flavour. ♭2 ♮3 ♮4 ♭5 ♭6 ♮7 — exotic, unsettled.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title C𝄪 Persian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 4 6 8 title C𝄪 Persian
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C𝄪123partial 3
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — C𝄪 sounds partial 3
partial 1 — G2 (+0¢)1partial 2 — G3 (+0¢)2partial 3 — D4 (+2¢)3partial 4 — G4 (+0¢)4partial 5 — B4 (-14¢)5partial 6 — D5 (+2¢)6partial 7 — F5 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — G5 (+0¢)8
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Questions
What notes are in the C𝄪 Persian scale?

The C𝄪 Persian scale uses the notes C𝄪, D♯, E𝄪, F𝄪, G♯, A♯, B𝄪 (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 C𝄪 to get the C𝄪 Persian scale.

What chords work over C𝄪 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 C𝄪 Persian on Tenor Horn?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Persian scale?

Mixed alterations giving a deeply Middle-Eastern flavour. ♭2 ♮3 ♮4 ♭5 ♭6 ♮7 — exotic, unsettled.