C Prometheus Neapolitan Charango Scale
Charango scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (GCEAE)
Frets17
C Prometheus Neapolitan in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The C Prometheus Neapolitan scale is a variation of Scriabin's mystic scale that adds a dark, flattened second degree. On Charango, it contains the notes C, Db, E, F#, A, Bb. 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: C, Db, E, F#, A, Bb
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 (E-A-E-C-G)