G# Prometheus Scale

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Notes

G♯
A♯
B♯
C♯♯
E♯
F♯

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

Interval Structure

G♯ T A♯ T B♯ T C♯♯ T+½T E♯ ½T F♯ G♯+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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Same scale in other keys