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