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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

A𝄫 Aeolian

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

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title A𝄫 Aeolian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title A𝄫 Aeolian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A𝄫regregG♯G♯AAC♯C♯EEF♯F♯E♭E♭BBFFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the A𝄫 Aeolian scale?

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

What chords work over A𝄫 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 A𝄫 Aeolian on Clarinet in Bb?

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.