Smooth ballad | DRUMLESS BACKING TRACK | C minor | 68 BPM
Pocket Jams
C Minor
Pop
68 BPM
Advanced
Introduction
This smooth ballad in C minor set at 68 BPM invites you to delve into a pop landscape rich with harmonic texture. The sequence features progression from Fm7 through a series of minor, major, and seventh tones, weaving through chords like Eb major and Ab major7 creating a soulful and engaging experience.
The Key of C Minor
C
D
Eb
F
G
Ab
Bb
Chord Recommendations
The following chords should align nicely with this jam track. Try layering them over, or picking the notes in the chords individually.
Scale Recommendations
Use these scale recommendations as you improvise and construct your solos. Click the buttons to show the scale on the fretboard.
C minor pentatonic: Works well with the minor and m7 chords, offering a simple yet expressive route around the fretboard. Learn more
Practice Tips
Consider employing a smooth, melodic style when soloing over this track. Leveraging the notes of the C minor pentatonic scale will harmonize beautifully with the Fm7 and C minor chords. Introducing bends and slides will add expression mirroring the track's emotional depth.
- Develop your familiarity with the C minor scale by practicing it in different positions along the fretboard.
- Experiment with phrasing by incorporating vibrato and sustained notes to evoke an emotional response that complements the chord changes.
- Create advanced solos using the C harmonic minor scale to intertwine melodic vocal-like passages with complex harmonic textures.