C# Prometheus Scale

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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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Same scale in other keys