B Prometheus Scale
4-string bass · Scriabin · 6 notes · major family
Notes
B
C♯
D♯
E♯
G♯
A
Solfège : Si – Do♯ – Ré♯ – Mi♯ – Sol♯ – La
Interval Structure
B
T
C♯
T
D♯
T
E♯
T+½T
G♯
½T
A
→
B+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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