B♭ Aeolian
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the B♭ Aeolian scale?
The B♭ Aeolian scale uses the notes B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭ (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 B♭ to get the B♭ Aeolian scale.
What chords work over B♭ 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 B♭ Aeolian on Bass?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Aeolian scale?
Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.