This slow, open track gives you plenty of space to play. The chord progressions are simple, with only 1 non-diatonic chord to navigate in the B section. The time signature is also a great one for working on your triplet runs.
This piece has a reasonably straightforward A section in A Dorian, but shifts to F Mixolydian (or Bb Major) for the B section. The turns come around quickly, and with little warning. Harmonically, this track will keep you on your toes!
This jazz number is derived from the standard Summertime. There is no B section to keep track of, so you can focus on just working through the piece. Since it’s jazz, you’ll find a lot of chord extensions and borrowed chords, but don’t let it intimidate you; the harmony is not as complex as it first appears, with simple modes of G being perfectly fine for steering you through.
This rock track uses mostly power chords and suspended chords, leaving lots of room to experiment with different scales. A simple, easy to follow form makes it an easy track to relax into and just play. On the faster side, at 170bpm, it will get your fingers moving, and the off-beat changes and accents will get you playing rhythmically. This one is a lot of fun!
This lower-mid tempo track loves borrowed chords, with 1 found in the A section - where we have a distinctive Major feel - and a couple more in the B section - where we lean a little more into E minor. The B section also has a fun rhythmic element with some off-beat chord changes. Tempo: 100bpm.
This up-tempo rock blues was recorded with guitars tuned down a half-step, making the key Ab. To jam to this track, either use your standard tuned guitar and play in Ab, or tune down a half-step and shred in A. With a straight feel, this is an ideal track for practicing your faster 16th note licks and runs. Tempo: 175bpm.
This vamp sits on Em for 16 bars, before giving a 4 bar turnaround on B. At 200BPM, it’s a perfect track for practicing improvising over a faster track, without needing to worry about too much harmonic movement. If you’re inclined to tune your guitar to Eb standard, this track also has you covered, with an alternative version included in the download with all instruments downtuned a half-step.
This simple, lower-mid tempo track is great for practicing licks or runs without needing to worry about the moving harmony. Being a dominant 7th chord, it’s also great for experimenting with different major and minor modes, if you’re feeling bluesy!
An AABA structured, keys-driven groove track in the key of Bm. The AABA structure allows you to jam over a chord progression a few times before switching to a new one, and then back to the original. The extended form in this piece moves back and forth a couple of times.
Included in the download is a standalone track, as well as a loopable version.
Tempo: 100bpm
This simple, slow acoustic track is a gentle introduction to modal thinking. The A section of the track is made up of a simple 4 bar loop that ends on A major. This chord includes the C# note, not normally found in the standard E minor scale. You can simply play E minor pentatonic and avoid C/C# altogether, or over that bar you can think of using A major triads or use the E Dorian scale. Tempo 92 BPM.
This slow (87 BPM), light rock track is specifically designed for beginners, or people just looking for something simple to practice new phrases. It uses the very common I V iv IV progression (C G Am F), with 2 bars per chord to give you time to feel through the changes. Instrumentation changes throughout, to give some shape to the track, but the progression always stays the same.
This high energy hard rock track in A is a 32 bar loop, following an AABA pattern within each loop. There are a lot of chords and a lot of movement, but the track does not wander far from its home in A minor. It is rhythmically varied, providing a challenge for you to play off when improvising. Key: A minor. Tempo: 170 BPM
This piano and keys-based track sits comfortably within the key of E minor. The major V chord in the B section helps keep it fresh, and it otherwise stays in its lane and stays out of your way. Have fun moving through the chords and working on those arpeggios.
A standard 12 bar blues with a surf rock feel. The main guitar part and the bass avoid thirds, leaving flavour of blues scale up to you. Moderately fast, at 158bpm. In addition to that standard chord chart and scales, this one includes tab for the main guitar line playing throughout the track.
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