Scale Reference
A Natural Minor Scale
The A natural minor scale | also called A Aeolian | contains the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G. It's the relative minor of C major and one of the most used scales in all of western music.
About this scale
A natural minor shares all the same notes as C major | just starting from A instead of C. This means it has no sharps or flats, making it one of the easiest scales to visualize and learn on guitar.
The diatonic chords of A natural minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F, and G | the foundation of countless pop, rock, and classical compositions. "Stairway to Heaven," "Sultans of Swing," and thousands of other songs are built around these chords.
Intervals
Root | Major 2nd | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Minor 6th | Minor 7th
See it live on the fretboard
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