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C oriental

The Oriental scale is a scale that combines elements of the Phrygian and major scales. It is known for its exotic and Middle Eastern sound, frequently used in various world music traditions.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I

Cmaj♭5
D♭

bII+

D♭aug
E

III

G♭7no5/E
F

IV

Fmaj
G♭

bV

G♭maj
A

vi

Am
B♭

bvii

B♭m

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Oriental scale is known for its exotic, Eastern sound with both half-steps and augmented intervals. Use it in Middle Eastern and North African music contexts.
  • Focus on the augmented 2nd (bII) and flat 5th (bV) to create an authentic Middle Eastern or North African feel in your improvisations and compositions.
  • Incorporate the Oriental scale in film scoring or world music to evoke a sense of mystery and exoticism, perfect for dramatic or suspenseful scenes.
  • Blend this scale with harmonic minor or Phrygian dominant scales to create rich, modal textures in both jazz fusion and world music settings.
  • Practice using the Oriental scale over dominant or diminished chords to add tension and resolve, especially in avant-garde or modal jazz compositions.

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