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Solid Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Major (C7) l BT 562

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Introduction
This Solid Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Major offers a vibrant playground for guitarists of all levels to explore innovative licks, improve improvisation skills, and engage with bluesy vibes. With the primary tonality focused around C Major, the track seamlessly blends standard blues progressions with intriguing variations such as maj7 and minor chords, providing a rich canvas for creativity.
The Key of C Major
C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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A
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B
Chord Recommendations
The following chords should align nicely with this jam track. Try layering them over, or picking the notes in the chords individually.

C major
EADGBEx321
Bb major
EADGBE11x234
E maj7
EADGBE312
Scale Recommendations
Use these scale recommendations as you improvise and construct your solos. Click the buttons to show the scale on the fretboard.
C major blues: The C major blues scale will capture the essence of blues in a major key while allowing you to add that characteristic blues tension. Learn more
Practice Tips
To meld naturally with this track, consider focusing on mixing major pentatonic (C major pentatonic) and dominant 7th (C7) licks. Using bluesy embellishments, such as bending the minor third to major third or adding a flat five triplet lick, will intensify the blues vibe. You'll also want to explore techniques like sliding, hammer-ons, and pull-offs, particularly when playing over the F minor and G7 chords.
  • Practice the C major pentatonic scale up and down the fretboard to build finger dexterity and familiarize yourself with C major tonalities.
  • Experiment with playing contrasting licks using the C blues scale, particularly targeting transition moments between major and minor tonalities (like Fmaj7 and Fmin).
  • Utilize chromatic passing tones and mode mixture concepts to enrich your improvisation when the track cycles through complex chords like Emaj7 and F7.
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