Blues in A - Backing Track
People have been asking me for quite a while if I would produce backing tracks for them to practice and jam along to. So here’s my first attempt, a mid-tempo (104 bpm) swing shuffle in the key of A.
I chose this key to start, as for guitar players, this key can be played in the middle of the neck. From there the music can lead up or down the neck from there, which is pretty cool fun when you get the hang of it.
As an idea, try playing and only using two or three notes and see what you can come up with - you may surprise yourself!
If you’re stuck getting started, try the mixolydian pentatonic or major scales in A. If it sounds right, keep it. If it doesn’t, throw it out. Play what sounds good to you and makes you feel good.
This backing track is also intended for singers and harmonica players alike to strut their stuff! So have a go and let me know what you think in the comments section.
And feel free to let me know what you would like me to upload next, whether it be slow blues, fast shuffle, boogie or whatever you’re looking for. I’ll have a crack at it for you.
Here’s to enjoying music for music’s sake.