This jam track is in the key of C# Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: A/C# /// B/C# ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C# Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- C# D# E F# G# A B
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (E major) but with C# in the bass.
A/C# could be just thought of as A major because it already contains a C#.
B/C# could be considered B 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
A/C# chord with C# on the 4th fret
A/C# chord with C# on the 9th fret
B/C# chord with C# on the 4th fret
B/C# chord with C# on the 9th fret
A major triads on top three strings
B major triads on top three strings
B major triads on top three strings with the C# note added
Small C# Aeolian pattern starting on the C#, 4th fret, 5h string.
Small C# Aeolian pattern starting on the C#, 6th fret, 3rd string.
Small C# Aeolian pattern starting on the C#, 11th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C# Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the B major chord
Small scale pattern with the D# note highlighted for targeting over the B/C# chord.
