Prometheus Scale

Prometheus scale

The Prometheus scale is an interesting 6 tone scale known as a Hexatonic scale. Prometheus in Greek mythology was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. Now I present to you the scale in all keys so that you may spread the fire!

The formula for the Prometheus scale is: 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - b6 - b7
and the steps are: W, W, W, WH, W, W.

Prometheus scale generator

You can create customized scale charts of the Prometheus scale in all keys using the generator below. First select a tuning then choose a key.

Switch to:
7 string guitar
6 string guitar
Bass Guitar

Change tuning - Current tuning: E-A-D-g-b-e
Standard | Drop D | Drop B
Tune by string:
6 5 4 3 2 1 go
*** Change a string then press "go" then choose scale to view

Turn off pattern box Turn on moveable pattern box

Select a guitar tuning to see Prometheus scales

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Prometheus scale charts

Select a key:

C | G | D | A | E | B | F | Bb | Eb |Ab | Db | Gb

Posted March 24, 2016, 9:55 am in: Scales

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