D Aeolian
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the D Aeolian scale?
The D Aeolian scale uses the notes D, E, F, G, A, B♭, C (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Aeolian scale formula?
The Aeolian scale follows the interval pattern W H W W H W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on D to get the D Aeolian scale.
What chords work over D Aeolian?
Natural minor's diatonic chords: i minor, ii°, ♭III major, iv minor, v minor, ♭VI major, ♭VII major. The minor-v sounds modal; for stronger pull use V (from harmonic minor).
How do I finger D Aeolian on Cello?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Aeolian scale?
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.