A Scriabin Guitar Scale

A Scriabin in Open D — Notes and Intervals

The A Scriabin scale is a synthetic six-note scale that reflects Alexander Scriabin's interest in creating a new harmonic language. On Guitar, its notes are A, Bb, C#, E, F#. It acts as a bridge between different symmetrical worlds, offering a unique, hovering sound. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin. Use in experimental and avant-garde contexts. Not designed for standard chord-scale theory.

Notes: A, Bb, C#, E, F#

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 5P, 6M

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5

Formula: H-WH-WH-W-WH

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• A Scriabin in Standard Tuning
• A Scriabin in Drop D
• A Scriabin in DADGAD
• A Scriabin in Open G
• A Scriabin in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Scriabin in 7-string
• A Scriabin in 8-string
• A Scriabin in Drop C
• A Scriabin in Drop B
• A Scriabin in Half Step Down
• A Scriabin in Open E
• A Scriabin in Open A
• A Scriabin in Double Drop D
• A Scriabin in Open C

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