This jam track is in the key of C Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: Ab/C /// Bb/C ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- C D Eb F G Ab Bb
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (Eb major) but with C in the bass.
Ab/C could be just thought of as Ab major because it already contains a C.
Bb/C could be considered Bb add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the C Aeolian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the C Aeolian mode
Ab/C chord with C on the 3rd fret
Ab/C chord with C on the 8th fret
Bb/C chord with C on the third fret
Bb/C chord with C on the 8th fret
Ab major triads on top three strings
Bb major triads on top three strings
Bb major triads on top three strings with the C note added
Small C Aeolian pattern starting on the C, third fret, fifth string.
Small C Aeolian pattern starting on the C, fifth fret, third string.
Small C Aeolian pattern starting on the C, tenth fret, fourth string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Bb major chord
Small scale pattern with the D note highlighted for targeting over the Bb/C chord.
