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Aeolian Mode
Essential for minor key compositions, the Aeolian mode (more commonly known as the natural minor scale) is often used for conveying sadness, tension, or introspection. With its darker, somber sound, the Aeolian mode is widely used in classical, pop, and film music.
The lesson breaks down the mode's structure, shows how to build it from the major scale, and provides visual examples on both the staff and keyboard.
1: What are the notes of an E aeolian mode?
2: What are the notes of an A aeolian mode?
3: The notes of the aeolian mode are derived from which scale degree of a corresponding Major scale?
4: Aeolian mode is simply another name for which scale?
5: Choose the correct pattern of half steps and whole steps that constructs the aeolian mode
Score
Locrian Mode
Explored in experimental and modal music contexts, the Locrian mode is the most unstable and dissonant of the seven modes.
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