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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN A

F𝄪 Aeolian

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a minor 3rd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

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F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪A♯D♯A♯D♯A♯D♯
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Questions
What notes are in the F𝄪 Aeolian scale?

The F𝄪 Aeolian scale uses the notes F𝄪, G𝄪, A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D♯, E♯ (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 F𝄪 to get the F𝄪 Aeolian scale.

What chords work over F𝄪 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 F𝄪 Aeolian on Clarinet in A?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Aeolian scale?

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.