Aeolian (VI) - 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

Degree IIIIIIIVVVIVII
Interval RootMajor secondMinor thirdPerfect fourthPerfect fifthMinor sixthMinor seventh
Semitones 02357810

Formula: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - ♭7

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)

Musical styles

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