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SOME OTHER SCALES 76and the opening phrase is very typical of the way theQ composer commences to unfold his subjects, which.Selections are all contained in the one little harmonic kernel.from the rpj^gg flg^^ jg ^ged first as an appoggiatura and thenSeries, as a passing note.Ex.160.^ ^ ,Modere, mysterieux, concentreSCRIABINE, 6th Sonata.Scriabine's Seventh Sonata is thoroughly imbued with theprimeval element, being founded chiefly on the followingchord and its transposition a major third lower :Ex.161.S^HW^Scalei iJ J If-^The chord also appears momentarily with the eleventh.The following bars show its use according to a device wellknown to the Impressionists i.e., equal sevenths byHis Seventhsimilar motion.Sonata.In this sonata the composer showssigns of simplifying his technique, and brief passagesof refreshing " Dominant ninth " harmony afford almostthe relief of common chords, whilst he shows a strongerleaning towards the triad formations.