F Prometheus Scale

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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.

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