This jam track is in the key of F# Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: D/F# /// E/F# ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
F# Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- F# G# A B C# D E
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (Ab major) but with F in the bass.
D/F# could be just thought of as D major because it already contains a F#.
E/F# could be considered E add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the F# Aeolian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the F# Aeolian mode
D/F# chord with F# on the 2nd fret
D/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
E/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
E/F# chord with F# on the 14th fret
D major triads on top three strings
E major triads on top three strings
E major triads on top three strings with the F# note added
Small F# Aeolian pattern starting on the F#, 4th fret, 4th string.
Small F# Aeolian pattern starting on the F#, 9th fret, 5th string.
Small F# Aeolian pattern starting on the F#, 11th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
F# Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the E major chord
Small scale pattern with the G# note highlighted for targeting over the E/F# chord.
