B persian scale

The B persian scale consists of the B (Perfect unison), C (Minor second), D# (Major third), E (Perfect fourth), F (Diminished fifth), G (Minor sixth) and A# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the B persian scale

How to play the B persian scale

  1. Find B (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play C (Minor second) — 1 semitone above B
  3. Play D# (Major third) — 4 semitones above B
  4. Play E (Perfect fourth) — 5 semitones above B
  5. Play F (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above B
  6. Play G (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above B
  7. Play A# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above B
  8. Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the B persian scale

Chords in this scale

B chords

C chords

D# chords

E chords

F chords

G chords

A# chords