What are the diatonic chords of G Aeolian?

The diatonic chords of G Aeolian are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 and the intervals are W-H-W-W-H-W-W. The triads are: Gm, Adim, BbM, Cm, Dm, EbM, FM.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

G aeolian chords

All ukulele chords for the G aeolian scale

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G aeolian scale diatonic chords

IG minor

IIA dim

IIIB♭ major

IVC minor

VD minor

VIE♭ major

VIIF major

G aeolian scale seventh chords

IG m7

IIA m7♭5

IIIB♭ maj7

IVC m7

VD m7

VIE♭ maj7

VIIF 7

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G aeolian scale — ukulele chords and intervals

Harmonizing the G aeolian scale produces the standard natural minor chord family, the emotional backbone of countless songs across genres. Its chord pattern provides a direct path to melancholy, longing, and dramatic storytelling. The diatonic chords of G aeolian are Gm7, Am7b5, BbMaj7, Cm7, Dm7, EbMaj7, F7. The i-bVI-bVII progression is one of the most powerful in rock and pop, while i-iv-bVI-bVII creates an anthemic, ascending energy. The absence of a dominant V gives Aeolian progressions a gentler, more resigned quality compared to harmonic minor. Commonly used in Rock, Pop, Metal, Gothic, Folk. Notable players include Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Iron Maiden.

The G aeolian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.

Diatonic chords: Gm7, Am7b5, BbMaj7, Cm7, Dm7, EbMaj7, F7.

Degrees	Chord
I	Gm7
ii	Am7b5
iii	BbMaj7
IV	Cm7
V	Dm7
vi	EbMaj7
vii°	F7

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (Gm7) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (Am7b5) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (BbMaj7) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (Cm7) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (Dm7) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (EbMaj7) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (F7) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the G aeolian scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the G aeolian scale on ukulele.

aeolian is the 6th mode of the Major scale. View G Major scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over minor triads, m7 chords. The standard minor scale for rock and pop. Lacks the leading tone needed for classical V-i resolutions.