E prometheus neapolitan chords

All guitar chords for the E prometheus neapolitan scale

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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

E prometheus neapolitan scale diatonic chords

IC♯ minor
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IID minor augmented
F - A♯ - D
IIIC♯ minor
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IVB♭ major
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VC♯ minor
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VID minor augmented
D - F - A♯

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Fretboard diagram

E prometheus neapolitan scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the E prometheus neapolitan scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: E, F, G#, A#, C#, D.EFG#A#C#DEFG#A#C#DC#DEFG#A#C#DEFG#G#A#C#DEFG#A#C#DEFDEFG#A#C#DEFG#A#A#C#DEFG#A#C#DEFEFG#A#C#DEFG#A#C#D1357911121315171921

E prometheus neapolitan scale — chords and intervals

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

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

Diatonic chords: C# minor, D minor augmented, C# minor, A# major, C# minor, D minor augmented.

DegreesChord
IC# minor
iiD minor augmented
iiiC# minor
IVA# major
VC# minor
viD minor augmented

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