The C Aeolian scale, also known as the C natural minor scale, consists of the notes C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, and B♭. This scale is characterized by its dark and somber sound, making it popular in various music genres, including rock, jazz, and classical. The Aeolian mode is the sixth mode of the major scale and is derived from the C major scale by starting on the sixth degree. In the C Aeolian scale, the intervals between the notes create a specific pattern: whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole. This arrangement gives the scale its unique emotional quality. Musicians often use the Aeolian scale for improvisation and composition, as it provides a rich harmonic foundation for creating melodies and chord progressions.