A Prometheus Neapolitan Guitar Scale

A Prometheus Neapolitan in Half Step Down — 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: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)

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 7-string
• 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 Open E
• A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open A
• A Prometheus Neapolitan in Double Drop D
• A Prometheus Neapolitan in Open C

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