D prometheus neapolitan chords

All guitar chords for the D prometheus neapolitan scale

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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

D prometheus neapolitan scale diatonic chords

IB minor
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IIC minor augmented
E♭ - G♯ - C
IIIB minor
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IVA♭ major
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VB minor
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VIC minor augmented
C - E♭ - G♯

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Fretboard diagram

D prometheus neapolitan scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the D prometheus neapolitan scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: F#, G#, B, C, D, D#.F#G#BCDD#F#G#BCDBCDD#F#G#BCDD#F#G#G#BCDD#F#G#BCDD#DD#F#G#BCDD#F#G#BCBCDD#F#G#BCDD#F#F#G#BCDD#F#G#BCD1357911121315171921

D prometheus neapolitan scale — chords and intervals

The harmonized D 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 D prometheus neapolitan are B minor, C minor augmented, B minor, G# major, B minor, C 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 D prometheus neapolitan scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♯4 6 ♭7.

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

Diatonic chords: B minor, C minor augmented, B minor, G# major, B minor, C minor augmented.

DegreesChord
IB minor
iiC minor augmented
iiiB minor
IVG# major
VB minor
viC minor augmented

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