Sam Kris

Guitar Improvisionist / Cinematic Interactor / Word Composer


Natural Minor – The Standard Melancholy


The Essence of Modes – Part 1

November 5, 2023

Natural Minor scale, Aeolian mode, is the most basic way to express basic melancholic mood. With natural minor scale you are not in deep depression or anxiety. It’s a beautiful scale, not surprising at all, but it is suitable for creating melodies, that help you to express and heal everyday melancholy. It fills the basic needs for expressing those emotions.

Aeolian is the standard possibility for opening your melancholic soul.

As an example of Aeolian in action you can listen to Part 010 in series 3-minute improvisations on guitar.

Part 010 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IBFba7o9QUM


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