HALF STEP HEAVEN Slow Blues backing track

HALF STEP HEAVEN Slow Blues backing track - JAM in Eb minor

Maran Guitar Jam Tracks

E Minor

Blues

Advanced

Introduction

Step into a liquid blues journey with 'Half Step Heaven', a slow, soul-stirring blues jam anchored in the smooth contours of Eb minor. This track features a series of bluesy chord changes that encapsulate the genre's raw emotion and melodic boldness. Experience the beauty and tension with progressions that gracefully glide from familiar minors to intriguing dominant sevenths.

The Key of E Minor

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Chord Recommendations

The following chords should align nicely with this jam track. Try layering them over, or picking the notes in the chords individually.

Eb minor

Csharp major

Csharp 6

Ab minor

Ab m7

Fsharp major

Eb m7

Bb m7

Bb 7

B major

Scale Recommendations

Use these scale recommendations as you improvise and construct your solos. Click the buttons to show the scale on the fretboard.

E minor pentatonic: Starting with the Minor Pentatonic provides a solid foundation, as it matches the track’s natural blues essence and the key of Eb minor. Learn more

Practice Tips

To capture the essence of 'Half Step Heaven', immerse yourself in the traditional feel of blues. Start by focusing on the pentatonic scales. These will serve as a solid foundation over the chord changes. Begin with slow, emotive notes, letting each phrase breathe as the track flows naturally and creates tension and release.

Utilize the Eb minor pentatonic scale to experiment with basic blues licks and phrases, helping you get comfortable navigating the fretboard within a blues context.
Integrate the Eb blues scale into your improvisation to add flavor, using bends and slides for expression as you match the track's nuanced emotion.
Masterfully switch between Eb Dorian and other modal scales, creating intricate lines, weaving between minor and major tonalities for enhanced improvisational depth.