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Emi Pentatonic & Beyond

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16 Rock & Blues styles.

 

Blues Volume 1

8 blues tracks from Emi Pentatonic and beyond

 

Blues Volume 2

Blues Styles

 

Blues Volume 3

Acoustic Blues

 

The Other Blues 1

 

The Other Blues 2

 
The Ultimate Blues Collection
 
Modes Trainer
 
Eclectic Tracks
 
Jazz ii-V-I Trainer
 

Blues Bass

27 tracks minus bass

 

Blues Drums

27 tracks minus drums

 
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Mark Fitchett is proud to introduce two new sets of Pro Band Backing Tracks: Other Blues 1 & 2

 

Blues has evolved over the years morphing into many hybrid forms that incorporate elements of jazz, R&B, country, soul, Latin and gospel. Of course everyone knows the blues had a baby and they called it rock and roll. Although the 12-bar blues progression is still the most commonly used, there are still countless examples of 8, 10, 16, 24, and 32 bar blues (and more) progressions.

 

Many of these tracks are a little more elaborate than your standard three chord 12-bar blues forms, but a player can still use the basic blues scale throughout and sound great. However, there are opportunities to expand beyond the basics and to incorporate other scales at different points in these progressions.

 

Other Blues 1

 

Blues Men Can Jump 16 bar Jump Blues.

Swinging man. You're a cool cat daddyo! Dig this extended blues form and check out the extra chords. Very typical in jazzier blues is the addition of a #4 diminished 7th chord as well as a ii minor or II dominant 7th chord and VI dominant 7th chord. The minor pentatonic and blues scale generally fit over the entire progression. Throw in the major pentatonic and mixolydian scale that corresponds to the root of each dominant 7th chord when you want to go beyond the basic blues sound. Oh, and while you are at it you'll probably want to work out some diminshed scales and arpeggios for the #IV chord and try the Dorian scale that matches the root of the ii minor 7th chord.

Elvis Hasn't Left 10-Bar Rockabilly Blues.

I swear I saw him in the building. He was disguised as a janitor but the sideburns gave him away. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale as well as the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each chord.

Ignore The Rich 16 Bar Funky Blues. Rich or poor you'll certainly be noticed when you channel your inner BB over this funky 16-bar minor blues. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale through out. Also try the Dorian minor that corresponds to each minor chord. Perhaps even a i harmonic minor slipped in over the V7 and a Lydian dominant on the bVI might excite you.

Long Time Blues 32-bar Jazz Shuffle Blues. Another extended blues form with some extra chords. Very typical in jazzier blues is the addition of the II and V dominant 7th chord. The minor pentatonic and blues scale generally fit over the entire progression. Throw in the major pentatonic and mixolydian scale that corresponds to the root of each dominant 7th chord when you want to go beyond the basic blues sound. Known as the A-A-B-A form, this is basically an 8-bar blues called the A section which is repeated twice. It is then followed by an 8-bar bridge known as the the B section and then ends with a final A section for a total of 32 bars. Sometimes this is called an 8-bar blues with a bridge.

Mango Man Island 16 Bar Soul Jazz Blues.

Yo, soul brothers and sisters it's time to boogaloo down to a funkier town and we aint' talkin' disco here. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale as well as the Mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each chord.

Rock This Country Town 16-Bar Rockabilly/Country blues.

You're gonna rock this suburb inside out! Your neighbors will love you when you crank this up and wail. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale as well as the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that correspond to each chord.

Someday Train Slow 32-bar Blues in 12/8.

Theres's a trainload of hurt barreling down the tracks and you are standing right in its path. Theres only one thing left to do! That's right take out your axe and laugh in the face of danger. Or maybe just get off the tracks. Known as the A-A-B-A form, this is basically an 8-bar blues called the A section which is repeated twice. It is then followed by an 8-bar bridge known as the the B section and then ends with a final A section for a total of 32 bars. Sometimes this is called an 8-bar blues with a bridge.

Saint Jimmy Slow 8-bar minor blues.

When you find your baby there you know it's bad news 'cause she ain't never coming back. So sad but that's what shopping does to you. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale over the entire form as a starting point but then throw caution to the wind with these scales: Aeolian on the i minors, Lydian dominant on the bVI dominant 7ths, i harmonic minor on the V7 and perhaps a mixoldian on the IV dominant 7th.

Stray Dog Walk 32-bar minor blues.

Hey cool cats strut your stuff on this classic minor chord progression. As usual apply liberal doses of the minor pentatonic and blues scales. Now expand your scale horizons with Aeolian on i minor, Lydian dominant on bVI, altered scales on V7 and II7 and Dorian on iv. Known as the A-A-B-A form, this is basically an 8-bar blues called the A section which is repeated twice. It is then followed by an 8-bar bridge known as the the B section and then ends with a final A section for a total of 32 bars. Sometimes this is called an 8-bar blues with a bridge.


Other Blues 2

Ain't Seen Nothing of My Baby 16 Bar Gospel Blues.

She jumped into his Ferrari, the day she walked out my door, I added two and two and this is what I got, I ain't gonna see my baby no more! This track incorporates elements of Latin drums with a classic gospel chord progression made popular by Ray charles. Use the Mixolydian or major pentatonic scale that corresponds with each dominant 7th chord and of course bluesify the entire progression with liberal doses of the minor pentatonic and blues scales throughout. Try some diminished scales or arpeggios on the #IV chord as well.

Did I Say That? 24-Bar Latin Soul Blues.

All I'm saying is listen to the soul ooze from your fingertips as you cruise through this driving Latin grooved 24-bar blues. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale as well as the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each dominant 7th chord.

Don't Chain My Guitar 16 Bar Latin/Funk Cha Cha groove blues. Baby let me go grab my guitar 'cause you don't love me no more! Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale through out. Also try the Dorian minor that corresponds to each minor chord. Perhaps even a i harmonic minor slipped in over the V7 and a Lydian dominant on the bVI might thrill you.

Hallelujah I Love Her Dough 12 Bar Gospel/Soul Blues.

Let me tell you 'bout this girls dough, she's got some bread and I love her so...A jazzy swing feel with some different chords than your usual 12-bar. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale for everything or the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each chord. Try some diminished scales or arpeggios on the #IV chord as well.

I Had A Woman 16-Bar Rockabilly Country Train Beat. Thats right, she was on the other side of town. All I want to know is who told my girfriend? Use the same minor pentatonic and the blues scale over the whole thing as well as the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each chord.

I'm Broke 9-Bar 12/8 Blues. I'm so broke I can't afford to pay attention. Unless it's to play my axe. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale as well as the mixolydian and major pentatonic scales that that correspond to each dominant 7th chord.

One More Try Slow 8-bar Gospel Blues

Ok, I was wrong!, so what do want from me baby? Oh, I see. Here's my wallet, my credit cards and the keys to my car. Wait! What? So when will you call me? Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale throughout. Also try the Mixolydian scale and major pentatonic scale that corresponds to each dominant 7th chord. Try some diminished scales or arpeggios on the #IV chord as well.

Wayne's In The Water 8-bar Soul Blues.
Someone call a lifeguard! You gotta watch out when you get baptized with the blues. Use the minor pentatonic and the blues scale throughout. Also try Dorian or Aeolian on the imi7 and a i harmonic minor on the V7.",