Aeolian Mode

What is a mode? A mode is like a scale, but with some added notes that give a particular mode a certain feel. The aeolian mode is used over a minor chord progression. This mode is used for ROCK and BLUES styles of soloing.

The modes, like scales, can be broken down into 5 different intertwining positions.

The RED notes are the root notes of the mode. ( In this case the root note is G ) The GREEN notes are the rest of the notes in the mode.

Aeolian Mode


These are the chords used to make up the aeolian chord progression. First you pick a key to play in " Am Bm Cm Dm Em Fm Gm ". Then you use the chords under the key, to form your progression.
Aeolian Chords

Aeolian Lesson #1
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Aeolian Lesson #2
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