B Prometheus Neapolitan Cavaquinho Scale

Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

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B Prometheus Neapolitan in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The B Prometheus Neapolitan scale is a variation of Scriabin's mystic scale that adds a dark, flattened second degree. On Cavaquinho, it contains the notes B, C, D#, F, G#, A. It combines the otherworldly sound of the Prometheus scale with an extra layer of exotic tension. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin. Use in atonal or free composition contexts. A specialized tool for experimental music that pushes beyond standard harmony.

Notes: B, C, D#, F, G#, A

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4A, 6M, 7m

Degrees: 1 b2 3 #4 5 b6

Formula: H-WH-W-WH-H-W

Number of notes: 6

Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)

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