Jam Tracks tips
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➊ Gospel style blues (G)
We start with a fun blues jam track in the key of G major, which features a gospel chord progression, similar to jazz-blues changes. Start by mixing G Major Pentatonic (G-A-B-D-E) and G Minor Bb- Pentatonic (G- C-D-F) and zoom in on the arpeggios: G7 (G-B-D-F), Bb), C7 (C-E-G- C#dim7 (C#-E-GBb), E7 (E-G#-B-D), Am7 (A-C-E-G) and D7 (D-F#-A-C).
➋ 2-5-1 jazz practice (C)
In theory, you can play C Major scale (C-D-E-F-G-A-B) all over this. That would result in D Dorian (Dm7 chords), G Mixolydian (G7 chords) and C Ionian (Cmaj7 chords) - all the same seven notes. Next up, try out some more advanced colours on the dominant chord (G7/G13) by using the G Diminished Half-Whole Ab-Bb- scale (G- B-C#-D-EF).
➌ Minor blues energy (B)
Here’s a high-energy blues jam in the key of B minor. Use B Minor Pentatonic (B-D-E-F#-A), B Dorian (B-C#-D-E-F#-G#-A) and B Harmonic Minor (B-C#-D-E-F#G-A#) as your go-to scales. Arpeggios: Bm (B-D-F#); E7 (E-G#-B-D) and F#7 (F#-A#-C#-E).
➍ Funk guitar workout (E)
This jam is perfect for practicing your 16th-note funk strumming technique. The harmony is kept simple (no 3rds), which means you can practise three and four-note minor chords, major chords, and dominant chords. Remember to keep your wrist loose, maintaining a constant up and down movement, even in between hits. Happy jamming!
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