Backing track smooth jazz - Smooth Ballad in C minor Dorian (66 BPM)
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C Minor
Jazz
66 BPM
Complex
Introduction
This backing track is a smooth jazz ballad set in the key of C minor Dorian, with a gentle tempo of 66 beats per minute. With rich harmonic changes, it offers a versatile platform for exploring jazz improvisation techniques and creating emotional soundscapes.
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 dorian: C Dorian provides a distinctive sound that blends well with the minor 7th vibe of the piece, enhancing the jazz feel.
Practice Tips
Use the C Dorian scale to craft solos that fluidly hover over the minor 7th chords and introduce blues elements to color the track's jazz feel. Aim for melodic lines and explore arpeggios to accentuate the unique chord progressions.
- Beginner guitarists can practice arpeggiating the chord changes to improve hand coordination and timing.
- Intermediate players can focus on integrating the C Dorian scale with other minor scale modes to explore varying sounds.
- Advanced guitarists should work on improvisational phrasing, blending modal scales, and incorporating chromatic runs for depth.