Bb 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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