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