Play the aeolian (vi) scale on the charango

Aeolian mode is identical to the natural minor scale. It's the sixth mode of the major scale, the reference minor mode.

Intervals table

I II III IV V VI VII
Root Major second Minor third Perfect fourth Perfect fifth Minor sixth Minor seventh
0 2 3 5 7 8 10
+2 +1 +2 +2 +1 +2

Theoretical construction

Aeolian mode is the sixth degree of the major scale. See the 'Natural minor scale' section for complete theory.

Position examples

Example with A Aeolian (VI)

A Aeolian (VI) Scale - Charango

Musical styles

Rock Metal Blues Jazz Classique