Ab 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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