F# Prometheus Scale

4-string bass  ·  Scriabin  ·  6 notes  ·  major family

Notes

F♯
G♯
A♯
B♯
D♯
E

Solfège : Fa♯ – Sol♯ – La♯ – Si♯ – Ré♯ – Mi

Interval Structure

F♯ T G♯ T A♯ T B♯ T+½T D♯ ½T E F♯+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.

See fretboard positions, piano and arpeggios for F# Prometheus in the interactive app.

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Same scale in other keys