Blues shuffle in E (85 bpm) : Backing Track
Guitar Improvisation
E Major
Blues
85 BPM
Advanced
Introduction
This blues shuffle jam track in E Major plays at a moderate tempo of 85 bpm, offering a laid-back yet groovy rhythm ideal for creating expressive solos. The progression weaves through classic 12-bar blues chords, including dominant, minor, and augmented chords, offering rich tonal color and advanced harmonic movement.
The Key of E Major
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D#
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.
E minor pentatonic: This scale provides the core blues tonality and can be used throughout almost the entire progression. Learn more
Practice Tips
Consider starting with a simple E minor pentatonic scale. As you get comfortable, integrate major pentatonic licks and explore the chromatic notes for soulful blues bends and slides, especially over dominant chords like E7 and A7.
- Practice switching between the E minor pentatonic and E major pentatonic scales to enhance blues phrasing.
- Develop your bending and vibrato techniques to add expressiveness to your solos throughout the chord changes.
- Experiment with mixing the E Dorian and E Mixolydian modes to create complex blues lines over the chord progression.
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