This jam track is in the key of A Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: F/A /// G/A ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
A Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- A B C D E F G
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (C major) but with A in the bass.
F/A could be just thought of as F major because it already contains a A.
G/A could be considered G add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the A Aeolian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the A Aeolian mode
F/A chord with A on the 5th fret
F/A chord with A on the 12th fret
G/A chord with A on the 5th fret
G/A chord with A on the 12th fret
F major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings with the A note added
Small A Aeolian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.
Small A Aeolian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.
Small A Aeolian pattern starting on the A, 10th fret, 2nd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
A Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the G major chord
Small scale pattern with the B note highlighted for targeting over the G/A chord.
