I begin playing 4 years ago and I been in a routine of practice the same thing every day.this has really open up a another door for me.i play in C and in A. the others I don't know yet but I love it and now I want to learn more.THANK YOU
After a very tough time, nothing chills me out more than jamming along to some slow blues... Thank you for this wonderful backing track, who cares about key, progression etc. What's important is how it makes you feel, and listening to this gives me a wonderful feeling deep inside
To all the people trying to jam to this song; The track is to be played in the C Major pentatonic scale, which is the same as A Minor. Starting on the 5:th fret. C Major is the same scale but has different root notes, which means that you will have to end your blues lick on a C note instead of an A note for the lick to sound nice.
I really enjoy this backing track. I play electric lead guitar on my Les Paul to it. I more or less use it as a practice and experimental lead lick track to play along with.
Let's start by saying all of the chords are dominant seven. (so I don't have to mark a 7 by every chord).The intro starts with the turnaround from the 5. It's hard to put into Nashville numbers without subscript and underlining the split bars so bare with me...the dashes are meant as split bars, the commas are splitting the measures... intro- 5, 5-#4-4, 1-4, 1-5 vs.- 1, 4, 1-#1, 1 4, #4°,1, 1 5, 5-#4-4, 1-4, 1-5 the minus symbols are usually used to mark the chord minor, but for this chart it's only meant to underline the chords as if they were in one bar. Hope this helps!
It sounds good because whenever you move the scale two semitones down you're now playing what's called a mode of the scale. I'm not good at explaining modes but there are tons of videos on youtube that explain it.
Thank you very much for the explantion.I rtied to Play it in C and it was not there . So I did it by ear. I love this is perfect to study improvisation.
Very very nice. Thank you so much. This is great to jam to. Who cares what key it's iin or what the progression is, just use your ears to listen and learn to play to what you hear. That's the key to it, not some mental memory of a name of a scale and the notes in it, but the physical ear and finger memory of what to play over these chords and sounds. IMO of course.
Yes background theory is important, otherwise a beginner would have to re-invent the wheel. Its like learning to speak. It helps to have someone teach you the alphabet, terms and phrases and when you have all that, its time to make your own sentences with what you know. It is awkward at first but over time, we develop our own ways of expression. When we hear someone parroting phrases when they solo, they are learning just like everyone else did once upon a time.
Eb is the relative major to Cminor. Usually keys are denoted in their major designation, not minor even if the major doesn't get played. For example, a progression of F, G, Am- is still in C even though a C isn't in the progression.
Another scales that works well besides the obvious blues and pentatonic minor, are the mayor pentatonic, the frigian dominant (5th grade of the minor armonic), lydia dominant (4th grade of the minor melodic) not very shure abut this last one, disminished arpeggio starting on the third of the chord, and of course the Dorian mode of the mayor scale which is very common. That's all I know, but you can make exotic scales, the chromatic or the whole tones scale to add some rare flavor.
It's not all that complicated when you realise that most of the quasi 'modal' stuff that people like to talk about is really irrelevant or just misunderstood. You needn't concern yourself with it, just focus on making the sounds you want to hear in your head, and if you want to learn theory do it the right way (ie learn about keys, chord construction etc). If you like to discuss this stuff/get more detailed advice you could ask in the Musicians Talk forum of the tab website Ultimate-Guitar.
mixolydian works over any 7th chord that is a mayor triad, in the case of C7 you should play the notes of the ionian F mayor scale but starting the C note, where the mixolydian occurs. In the case of F7 the mixolidian is the scale that have the same notes of the A# Ionian; you see, is always the 5th grade of the ionian scale, maybe you know that.
That is why I said the pattern that I've used too... which works for me.. because I've have set of licks or ideas when I play certain pattern according to modes.. it is just how i see pattern, modes and scales or maybe because I've started with the note G.. you are right by the way.. no argument.. it just me.. sorry if I brought confusion here
What you have said is true and I'm learning and practising those things you've said... and I understand the confusion when you are thinking in modes, it is harder to connect the notes.. but i think in certain circumstances it does helps .. anyway thanks for enlightening me... man
Hey Sam thanks for uploading the track. Could you please mention that the song has been written, played and recorded by Kevin Briggs (guitar, bass) and Nick Marangoni (drums). Check out the album "Blues Backing Tracks" by Briggs/Marangoni on iTunes. Cheers
The C blues pentatonic consists of the Cminor scale except there's no D or Ab in the. It's kind of cool to put that D in there every once in while, but always avoid the Ab.
The character limit on UA-cam comments doesn't allow for ice-breakers, modesty and sugar coating. I've studied this stuff and had this discussion many times, so I know when I'm right.
that being said... dont be surprised when people lash out... and learn a bit of humility. All the knowledge in the world will do you no good if people dont even wanna listen to you
I begin playing 4 years ago and I been in a routine of practice the same thing every day.this has really open up a another door for me.i play in C and in A. the others I don't know yet but I love it and now I want to learn more.THANK YOU
Remember if you know a lick in the key of A you can move it up 3 frets to put it in the key of C. This works for all keys. Cheers!
After a very tough time, nothing chills me out more than jamming along to some slow blues... Thank you for this wonderful backing track, who cares about key, progression etc. What's important is how it makes you feel, and listening to this gives me a wonderful feeling deep inside
To all the people trying to jam to this song; The track is to be played in the C Major pentatonic scale, which is the same as A Minor. Starting on the 5:th fret. C Major is the same scale but has different root notes, which means that you will have to end your blues lick on a C note instead of an A note for the lick to sound nice.
its a really great backing track to jam to with harmonica.
It would be magical to have these chord changes. Great track!!
this is the best music to listen to when you are stoned, its just magical. (death metal fan here)
RIP BB
I've been playing piano 10 years. And this is also a great back track for that!
I have jammed to many backing tracks as blues guitarist and this, my friend, is by far one of the best. Thanks a lot man.
I’ve played countless hours and nights to this
Personally I think the modes are the best way for players to begin to discover how to solo over a key in multiple places over the fretboard.
Thank you for this excellent backing track.
I keep coming back to this track. Thanks!
best blues backtrack I've found so far, also the the slideshow is good for inspiration
this is awesome, usually i just play through these looking for notes but this had some real groove. Made playing that much more fun.
Sitting back... playing some cool piano to this: very well done. in the words of the old grey whistle test: Nice.....!
B.B. Gotta love the guy. The only man ever had all his suits made at the upholsterers.
I have become 5 years younger playing to this. Favorited.
My favorite blues track to jam on, thank you so much!
Wow, I didn't know blues backing tracks were a thing! Going to jam to this on piano later...
Really chilled out for playing piano to
Nice job Kevin & Nick. Thanks Sam for posting.
I really enjoy this backing track. I play electric lead guitar on my Les Paul to it. I more or less use it as a practice and experimental lead lick track to play along with.
Let's start by saying all of the chords are dominant seven. (so I don't have to mark a 7 by every chord).The intro starts with the turnaround from the 5. It's hard to put into Nashville numbers without subscript and underlining the split bars so bare with me...the dashes are meant as split bars, the commas are splitting the measures...
intro- 5, 5-#4-4, 1-4, 1-5
vs.- 1, 4, 1-#1, 1
4, #4°,1, 1
5, 5-#4-4, 1-4, 1-5
the minus symbols are usually used to mark the chord minor, but for this chart it's only meant to underline the chords as if they were in one bar. Hope this helps!
This is really good. I was able to close my eyes and feel it. Most of the other "slow blues" on youtube is really rushed sounding.
I love when people get along!! :D
Thanks a lot! Best backing I've found so far!
Thanks!!
Awesome! Thanks for making this Kevin and Nick.
And thanks for uploading it to youtube Sam.
Excellent track, thank you very much realy helpfull.
Easy to paly with, RECOMANDED !
Boy, after the two days of hell I've been thu the BLUES is all I can play! Thanks a bunch for sharing this! :)
THANK YOU! I really appreciated what you've shared. It seems you're a very generous and nice person.
I am learning the bass and this is nice and slow for me to learn, thanks
pulling off some sweet bb king licks awesome backing
Glad you like the track!
Nice track to practice too,...I just play along with this, it's very good.
Anyone can play blues, but not many can feel it. Or words to that effect.
Awesome! I play on this track everyday!
damn I just played along the whole backing track with my eyes closed. Pot and blues is the best combination
Throw in an ipa as well
It sounds good because whenever you move the scale two semitones down you're now playing what's called a mode of the scale. I'm not good at explaining modes but there are tons of videos on youtube that explain it.
i'm using this backtrack in a guitar improvisation for a talent show next friday, wish me good luck ;)
Great backtrack for harmonica players... Good job!
Thank you very much for the explantion.I rtied to Play it in C and it was not there . So I did it by ear. I love this is perfect to study improvisation.
This track is bad ass.
Excellent track here..... thanks!
Very very good blues. Big Thanks man
super track!!! two hours later i am still saying that hahahah :)
Very very nice. Thank you so much. This is great to jam to. Who cares what key it's iin or what the progression is, just use your ears to listen and learn to play to what you hear. That's the key to it, not some mental memory of a name of a scale and the notes in it, but the physical ear and finger memory of what to play over these chords and sounds. IMO of course.
awesome track I really connect with this, thanks and C minor pentatonic/blues works great with this
Rest in Peace B B KING
Yes background theory is important, otherwise a beginner would have to re-invent the wheel. Its like learning to speak. It helps to have someone teach you the alphabet, terms and phrases and when you have all that, its time to make your own sentences with what you know.
It is awkward at first but over time, we develop our own ways of expression. When we hear someone parroting phrases when they solo, they are learning just like everyone else did once upon a time.
Excellent thank you so much for sharing
getting some serious stormy Monday vibes
Eb is the relative major to Cminor. Usually keys are denoted in their major designation, not minor even if the major doesn't get played. For example, a progression of F, G, Am- is still in C even though a C isn't in the progression.
love playin to this
This is awesome. Been a great help to me. Thanks!
had really fun with this
Excellent! Thanks for posting. Great track.
I know theory and loved this for practice...sure beats a metronome!!
This is track helps me describe beauty, thank you :)
Nice track, enjoyed playing along to that one, thanks :-)
awesome backing track for a c harmonica!!!
An excellent backing track! Great for jamming, inspiration and practice. :-)
When I first jammed to this, it was on 6 hundred thousand views. I reckon I'm responsible for most of the views since then.
this is a good track
Stormy Monday is a song with melody and lyrics, this is a Slow Blues Backing Track in C.
Nice one, jamm every day.....:-)))))
Absolutely awesome BT ..whew thanks !!
Works nice for my harp also.
Thomas Morse Hey Thomas. Drop over to our channel to hear some more Blues we've recorded to jam to.
I like, very match, is beautiful, supreme for me i play the guitar very happy
Perfect work dude! Thank you for the backtrack :D
No problem :) I'll put it in the descriptions!
thats a great track man
Another scales that works well besides the obvious blues and pentatonic minor, are the mayor pentatonic, the frigian dominant (5th grade of the minor armonic), lydia dominant (4th grade of the minor melodic) not very shure abut this last one, disminished arpeggio starting on the third of the chord, and of course the Dorian mode of the mayor scale which is very common. That's all I know, but you can make exotic scales, the chromatic or the whole tones scale to add some rare flavor.
Stormy Monday!!
Thanks a whole big bunch
Damn right! I suck at music theory but I just play! :)
Doesn't mean that I shouldn't get into it some more, because I really should.
Damn guys you really hit it!!
love it thank you
Happy that you like the music!
sweet track my friend super smooth nice clean tones well done.
That´s right bro.You can play along the 8th fret in the blues scale:)
It's not all that complicated when you realise that most of the quasi 'modal' stuff that people like to talk about is really irrelevant or just misunderstood.
You needn't concern yourself with it, just focus on making the sounds you want to hear in your head, and if you want to learn theory do it the right way (ie learn about keys, chord construction etc).
If you like to discuss this stuff/get more detailed advice you could ask in the Musicians Talk forum of the tab website Ultimate-Guitar.
SWEET LITTLE ANGEL
Thank You
mixolydian works over any 7th chord that is a mayor triad, in the case of C7 you should play the notes of the ionian F mayor scale but starting the C note, where the mixolydian occurs. In the case of F7 the mixolidian is the scale that have the same notes of the A# Ionian; you see, is always the 5th grade of the ionian scale, maybe you know that.
thanks sam.this is very useful.
Hello. I love this video. Is it ok if I use this backing for my youtube video? Thank you for this great backing track :)
That is why I said the pattern that I've used too... which works for me.. because I've have set of licks or ideas when I play certain pattern according to modes.. it is just how i see pattern, modes and scales or maybe because I've started with the note G.. you are right by the way.. no argument.. it just me.. sorry if I brought confusion here
What you have said is true and I'm learning and practising those things you've said... and I understand the confusion when you are thinking in modes, it is harder to connect the notes.. but i think in certain circumstances it does helps .. anyway thanks for enlightening me... man
Over 245,000 now. :P Awesome track man.
Hey Sam thanks for uploading the track. Could you please mention that the song has been written, played and recorded by Kevin Briggs (guitar, bass) and Nick Marangoni (drums). Check out the album "Blues Backing Tracks" by Briggs/Marangoni on iTunes.
Cheers
it's in the key of C-major which is basically like the key of A
Blues In Peace BB
Great, thanks!
Thanks for the insult, I just jammed to it.
i just killed that with my harmonica
The C blues pentatonic consists of the Cminor scale except there's no D or Ab in the. It's kind of cool to put that D in there every once in while, but always avoid the Ab.
awesome, only awesome
The character limit on UA-cam comments doesn't allow for ice-breakers, modesty and sugar coating.
I've studied this stuff and had this discussion many times, so I know when I'm right.
that being said... dont be surprised when people lash out... and learn a bit of humility. All the knowledge in the world will do you no good if people dont even wanna listen to you
nice track! thx!
that felt good