Am chord with A Aeolian scale
Pairing the Am chord (Minor) with the A Aeolian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Am chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
A Aeolian scale formula
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: functional-tonal.
Fretboard voicings for Am
Curated Am shapes that sit naturally inside the A Aeolian scale.
Other scales for Am
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.