Minor (Aeolian) Guitar Scale Fingerings and Tabs

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Learn how to play the Minor (Aeolian) guitar scale with guitar tabs and neck diagrams all along the fretboard.

The Minor Scale (Aeolian) scale is composed of the Root, Major Second, Minor Third, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Minor Sixth, and Minor Seventh

The notes in the C Minor Scale (Aeolian) scale are C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, and Bb

This is a scale that is very common in popular music. Songs like “ Rhiannon ”, “ Losing My Religion ”, “ You Give Love a Bad Name ”. As a minor scale it usually has a sad feel to it.

If you need help in reading the diagrams on this page, check the How to read music for guitar tutorial. To learn more about scales, check our complete guide on How to play guitar scales.

C Minor Scale (Aeolian) Intervals:

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b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
b6
6
b7
7

C Minor Scale (Aeolian) Notes:

C D Eb F G Ab Bb

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