Smooth ballad | BASSLESS BACKING TRACK | C minor | 68 BPM
Pocket Jams
C Minor
Pop
68 BPM
Advanced
Introduction
This smooth ballad in C minor at a laid-back tempo of 68 BPM gives you the freedom to explore your melodic sensibilities. The chord progression transitions through well-loved minor tones and beautiful major contrasts, making it ideal for a pop-infused jam session.
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: The C minor pentatonic will provide a safe ground for crafting soulful solos. Learn more
Practice Tips
You can highlight the mood of this piece by playing legato phrases and subtle bends. Importantly, try to sync your phrasing with the chord changes to emphasize the harmonic shifts. Splitting between melodic articulation and the use of sustained notes will enhance the musicality.
- Beginner guitarist: Focus on using the C minor pentatonic scale to improvise simple, pleasing melodies over the chord changes.
- Intermediate guitarist: Experiment with combining the natural minor scale and harmonic minor scale to add emotional depth to your lead playing.
- Advanced guitarist: Incorporate modal interchange by integrating Dorian and Phrygian modes, exploring outside the tonal center for brief moments.