A Prometheus Neapolitan Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 7-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning7-string (BEADGBE)
Frets24
A Prometheus Neapolitan in 7-string — Notes and Intervals
The A Prometheus Neapolitan scale is a variation of Scriabin's mystic scale that adds a dark, flattened second degree. On Guitar, it contains the notes A, Bb, C#, D#, F#, G. 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: A, Bb, C#, D#, F#, G
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: 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Standard Tuning
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Drop D
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in DADGAD
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open G
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Baritone (B Standard)
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in 8-string
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Drop C
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Drop B
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open D
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Half Step Down
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open E
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open A
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Double Drop D
- A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open C