This jam track is in the key of G# Aeolian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: E/G# /// F#/G# ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
G# Aeolian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- G# A# B C# D# E F#
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Aeolian mode (B major) but with G# in the bass.
E/G# could be just thought of as E major because it already contains a G#.
F#/G# could be considered F# add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the G# Aeolian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the G# Aeolian mode
E/G# chord with G# on the 4th fret
E/G# chord with G# on the 11th fret
F#/G# chord with G# on the 4th fret
F#/G# chord with G# on the 11th fret
E major triads on top three strings
F# major triads on top three strings
F# major triads on top three strings with the G# note added
Small G# Aeolian pattern starting on the G#, 6th fret, 4th string.
Small G# Aeolian pattern starting on the G#, 6th fret, 4th string.
Small G# Aeolian pattern starting on the G#, 9th fret, 2nd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
G# Aeolian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the F# major chord
Small scale pattern with the A# note highlighted for targeting over the F#/G# chord.
