Db 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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