Jam Track: Prog
Try out your best lead ideas and arpeggios as you jam along with TG’s authentic prog-inspired backing track
Progressive rock (aka prog) developed in the mid-60s, with bands eschewing established pop conventions in favour of jazz and classical influences, sophisticated chord progressions and experimentation with effects. Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Yes were key early players who would go on to inspire later prog-metal acts such as Dream Theater and Opeth as well as a host of progressive alt-rock and art-rock bands, including Porcupine Tree and Radiohead. This month’s jam track blends Dark
Side Of The Moon- era Pink Floyd and 90s Radiohead sounds to provide you with the ultimate prog jam! The verse is in E minor – the minor key and slow tempo provide a melancholy vibe. The chorus is much the same, but uses powerchords for a rock-style edge. The bridge brings a key change to A minor, before leading back into the verse on a
B7b9). couple of jazz chords (B7#9 and We’ve written out the chords for you to follow, as well some scale shapes to build your solos around.