E Prometheus Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram
E Prometheus in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals
The E Prometheus scale was developed by the composer Alexander Scriabin as his Mystic Scale. On Guitar, the notes are E, F#, G#, A#, C#, D. It is a synthetic hexatonic system designed to reflect his theosophical beliefs and reveal spiritual truths that exist beyond human conceptualization. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Impressionist, Experimental, Film Scores. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin, George Crumb. 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.
Notes: E, F#, G#, A#, C#, D
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 6M, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 3 #4 5 b6
Formula: W-W-W-WH-H-W
Number of notes: 6
Tuning: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- E Prometheus in Standard Tuning
- E Prometheus in Drop D
- E Prometheus in DADGAD
- E Prometheus in Open G
- E Prometheus in Baritone (B Standard)
- E Prometheus in 7-string
- E Prometheus in 8-string
- E Prometheus in Drop C
- E Prometheus in Drop B
- E Prometheus in Open D
- E Prometheus in Open E
- E Prometheus in Open A
- E Prometheus in Double Drop D
- E Prometheus in Open C