The nature of the intervals labels the Major Scale as a diatonic scale. This helps you a lot until you have memorized all the scales and vice versa: you don’t need to memorize them if you know the intervals. These are always the same for scales in a specific category. The intervals and steps are important to learn. The Major scales in graphic compilation are available in the member area.Ī collection of keyboard charts can be downloaded as a PDF-file. Bossa Nova: Brazilian rhythm.This hi-res digital poster includes all Major scales, but also all Minor scales together with major and minor chords.Slow Jazz Swing: Piano, acoustic bass, brushes.Rockin: Standard 8 bar rock and roll, with twin guitars.Fast Blues Rock: Faster again, with a twin guitar sound.Steady Blues Rock: A steady rock beat, with a heavier guitar sound.Fast Two Beat: A fast two beat acoustic rhythm.Steady Two Beat: A steady two beat acoustic rhythm.Slow Blues: Stormy Monday type chord structure.Slow Medium Shuffle: Slower shuffle with a heavier guitar sound.Fast Shuffle: A faster Chicago Blues style shuffle.Medium Shuffle: Chicago Blues style shuffle.Listen to these tracks and judge for yourself. The backing tracks have been made with Band in a Box, which now uses real music tracks with excellent results.
#Blues backing track in d free#
A free computer based recording package and tip for using it are here. Harmonica Academy is a place for learning, hearing yourself will help a lot. The results most probably won't sound how you want them at first, but not to worry.
You will improve rapidly if you record youself. The tracks are particularly good for recording. This matches a live performance, and reduces the risk of playing the same solo over and over. So rather than playing continuously, try two choruses then rest for one, and think about what to play next time you come in. Become familiar with these keys, the experience will help your live performances.Įach track lasts about 4 minutes, or around 8 to 10 choruses. Each of the 20 backing track styles is provided in the 6 keys listed here. It is worth practising with a variety of harmonica keys, as each one requires different techniques. It is good to be across all of them.Ĭommon blues keys are G, A, C, D, E and F, each (usually) needing a different harmonica key. Some styles are slow, some medium, some quick.
#Blues backing track in d portable#
Combined with an iPod and a harmonica, you have a portable studio, with a world of practice opportunities in your pocket.īlues has many styles, familiar to all good players. In recent years blues backing tracks have become a key practice tool.
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