E prometheus scale diatonic chords
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Fretboard diagram
E prometheus scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the E prometheus scale generates Alexander Scriabin's Mystic Chord and its related harmonies — a chord family designed to evoke spiritual revelation. The chords of E prometheus are C# minor, F# augmented, C# minor, A# augmented, C# minor, D augmented. The Mystic Chord (C-F#-Bb-E-A-D) is the foundation of Scriabin's late harmonic language. These chords hover between dominant and whole-tone worlds, creating a unique sense of luminous tension used in late-romantic and early modernist music. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Impressionist, Experimental, Film Scores. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin, George Crumb.
The E prometheus scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-W-3H-H-W.
Diatonic chords: C# minor, F# augmented, C# minor, A# augmented, C# minor, D augmented.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | C# minor |
| ii | F# augmented |
| iii | C# minor |
| IV | A# augmented |
| V | C# minor |
| vi | D augmented |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the E prometheus 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 scale on guitar.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over the Mystic Chord (C-F#-Bb-E-A-D) and its inversions. Also works over 7#11 chords as a sophisticated alternative to Lydian Dominant.