Backing tracks are a valuable practice tool for musicians of all levels. Let’s face it, we don’t all live in a major city where we can play with top players every night and sometimes we need some ...

Blues, 50s, pop-punk, jazz and the cycle of 5ths are great for songwriting inspiration or looping your own backing tracks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Playing over the tonic isn't as simple as it seems. In this deep dive, we break down how iconic players like Miles, Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, and Sonny Rollins created interest and movement over "the ...