A Prometheus Neapolitan
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A Prometheus Neapolitan Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A Prometheus Neapolitan scale is a variation of Scriabin's mystic scale that adds a dark, flattened second degree. On Bass, 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
Musical Character
Adds a b2 to Scriabin's Prometheus scale — layering exotic Neapolitan darkness over mystic transcendence.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde
Notable players: Alexander Scriabin
How to Use the A Prometheus Neapolitan Scale
Use in atonal or free composition contexts. A specialized tool for experimental music that pushes beyond standard harmony.
Origin & Background
A variation of Scriabin's Prometheus scale incorporating the Neapolitan b2 for additional exotic tension.
Related Scales
The A Prometheus Neapolitan scale contains 6 notes (A, Bb, C#, D#, F#, G). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.