C prometheus neapolitan chords

All guitar chords for the C prometheus neapolitan scale

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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

C prometheus neapolitan scale diatonic chords

IA minor
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IIF♯ major
EADGBE111342
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IIIA minor
EADGBEx231
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IVF♯ major
EADGBE111342
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VA minor
EADGBEx231
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VIB♭ minor augmented
B♭ - D♭ - F♯

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Fretboard diagram

C prometheus neapolitan scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C prometheus neapolitan scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: E, F#, A, A#, C, C#.EF#AA#CC#EF#AA#CC#CC#EF#AA#CC#EF#AAA#CC#EF#AA#CC#EEF#AA#CC#EF#AA#CAA#CC#EF#AA#CC#EF#EF#AA#CC#EF#AA#CC#1357911121315171921

C prometheus neapolitan scale — chords and intervals

The harmonized C 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 C prometheus neapolitan are A minor, F# major, A minor, F# major, A minor, Bb 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 C prometheus neapolitan scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♯4 6 ♭7.

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

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

DegreesChord
IA minor
iiF# major
iiiA minor
IVF# major
VA minor
viBb minor augmented

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C 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 C 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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