Bb Prometheus Scale

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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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Same scale in other keys