B prometheus neapolitan chords

All guitar chords for the B prometheus neapolitan scale

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Harmony
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B prometheus neapolitan scale diatonic chords

IA♭ minor
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IIF major
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IIIA♭ minor
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IVF major
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VA♭ minor
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VIA minor augmented
A - C - F

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Fretboard diagram

B prometheus neapolitan scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the B prometheus neapolitan scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: F, G#, A, B, C, D#.FG#ABCD#FG#ABCBCD#FG#ABCD#FG#AG#ABCD#FG#ABCD#FD#FG#ABCD#FG#ABCABCD#FG#ABCD#FFG#ABCD#FG#ABC1357911121315171921

B prometheus neapolitan scale — chords and intervals

The harmonized B prometheus neapolitan scale produces a darker variation of Scriabin's Mystic harmony, with the flat second adding an extra layer of exotic tension. The chords from B prometheus neapolitan are G# minor, F major, G# minor, F major, G# minor, A minor augmented. These chords combine the otherworldly Prometheus sound with Neapolitan darkness, useful for creating deeply mysterious and spiritually charged musical passages. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin.

The B prometheus neapolitan scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♯4 6 ♭7.

Intervals: H-3H-W-3H-H-W.

Diatonic chords: G# minor, F major, G# minor, F major, G# minor, A minor augmented.

DegreesChord
IG# minor
iiF major
iiiG# minor
IVF major
VG# minor
viA minor augmented

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the B prometheus neapolitan scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B prometheus neapolitan scale on guitar.

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How to Use This Scale

Use in atonal or free composition contexts. A specialized tool for experimental music that pushes beyond standard harmony.

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