E𝄫 Aeolian
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (MIT)
What notes are in the E𝄫 Aeolian scale?
The E𝄫 Aeolian scale uses the notes E𝄫, F♭, G𝄫, A𝄫, B𝄫, C𝄫, D𝄫 (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 E𝄫 to get the E𝄫 Aeolian scale.
What chords work over E𝄫 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 E𝄫 Aeolian on Cor Anglais?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Aeolian scale?
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.