C♭ Aeolian
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.
Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the C♭ Aeolian scale?
The C♭ Aeolian scale uses the notes C♭, D♭, E𝄫, F♭, G♭, A𝄫, B𝄫 (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 C♭ to get the C♭ Aeolian scale.
What chords work over C♭ 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 C♭ Aeolian on Tenor Saxophone?
On saxophone, scales train fingering + the altissimo register. Practice the entire range — low Bb through high F (or higher with altissimo fingerings) — at each scale.
When would I use the Aeolian scale?
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.