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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