F# Prometheus Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
F# Prometheus Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F# Prometheus scale was developed by the composer Alexander Scriabin as his Mystic Scale. On Ukulele, the notes are F#, G#, A#, C, D#, E. 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: F#, G#, A#, C, D#, E
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
How to Play F# Prometheus on Ukulele
On ukulele, find F# on the fret 5 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 6 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The F# Prometheus scale contains 4 sharps (F#, G#, A#, D#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the F# Prometheus scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 6 notes of the scale.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on F# to let the characteristic intervals of the Prometheus scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
The compact fretboard of the ukulele makes the F# Prometheus scale easy to visualize in a single position. Use this to your advantage by memorizing the scale shape relative to chord shapes you already know.
The F# Prometheus scale contains 6 notes (F#, G#, A#, C, D#, E). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F# Prometheus
The F# Prometheus scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 6-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore F# Prometheus Further
- Harmonize the F# Prometheus scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
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- F# Prometheus on Piano