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SCALE · ON OBOE

G Aeolian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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GACDFGACDFGACDFGB♭E♭B♭E♭B♭E♭
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Questions
What notes are in the G Aeolian scale?

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

What chords work over G 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 G Aeolian on Oboe?

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.