This jam track is in the key of B Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: G/B /// A/B ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
B Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- B C# D E F# G A
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (D major) but with B in the bass.
G/B could be just thought of as G major because it already contains a B.
A/B could be considered A add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the B Aeolian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the B Aeolian mode
G/B chord with B on the 2nd fret
G/B chord with B on the 7th fret
A/B chord with B on the 2nd fret
A/B chord with B on the 7th fret
G major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings with the B note added
Small B Aeolian pattern starting on the B, 2nd fret, 5th string.
Small B Aeolian pattern starting on the B, 9th fret, 4th string.
Small B Aeolian pattern starting on the B, 14th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
B Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the A major chord
Small scale pattern with the C# note highlighted for targeting over the A/B chord.
