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