Aeolian mode
Definition
The Aeolian mode, also known as the natural minor scale, is a musical scale that starts on the sixth degree of the major scale. It has a sad and melancholic sound.
Related terms
Ionian mode: The Ionian mode is another name for the major scale. It has a happy and uplifting sound.
Phrygian mode: The Phrygian mode is a minor scale with a lowered second note. It has an exotic and mysterious vibe.
Locrian mode: The Locrian mode is considered to be the darkest sounding of all modes. It has both lowered second and fifth notes, creating tension and instability in music.
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