F persian scale

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the F persian scale

How to play the F persian scale

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

Chords in this scale