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A minor scale
Fretboard diagram
A minor scale — chords and intervals
The A minor scale, also known as the Aeolian mode or natural minor, is the standard for expressing melancholy, introspection, and drama. On guitar, its notes are A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Its sound is darker and more somber than the major scale, widely used in songwriting to evoke deep emotional narratives and serving as the foundation of traditional minor-key compositions. The diatonic chords of A minor are Am7, Bm7b5, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7.
The A minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: Am7, Bm7b5, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A minor scale on guitar.