A Prometheus Scale
4-string bass · Scriabin · 6 notes · major family
Notes
A
B
C♯
D♯
F♯
G
Solfège : La – Si – Do♯ – Ré♯ – Fa♯ – Sol
Interval Structure
A
T
B
T
C♯
T
D♯
T+½T
F♯
½T
G
→
A+oct.
T
About this scale
The Prometheus scale (or mystic acoustic scale) was theorized by Alexander Scriabin. Based on his mystic chord (stacked 4ths), it creates a suspended, contemplative atmosphere. Present in impressionist music and experimental modal jazz.
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