E Major Punk Rock Guitar Backing Track (140 BPM) for Practice and Soloing
E Major punk rock backing track at 140 BPM. A fast, driving loop through E, C#m, A, and B for working on phrasing, time, chord-tone targeting, and fretboard fluency at speed.
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E Major punk rock backing track at 140 BPM. A fast, driving loop through E, C#m, A, and B for working on phrasing, time, chord-tone targeting, and fretboard fluency at speed.
A Major neo soul backing track at 90 BPM. A warm, looping groove through A, E, F#m, and D for working on phrasing, chord-tone targeting, and getting comfortable with major key soul sounds.
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G Minor jazz rock backing track at 67 BPM. A slow, looping groove through Eb, Cm, Gm, and Bb for working on phrasing, chord-tone targeting, and getting your ears used to minor key movement.
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Db Major progressive rock backing track at 60 BPM. A slow, spacious loop for working on phrasing, chord-tone targeting, and getting comfortable in a key most guitarists avoid.
E Major pop rock backing track at 116 BPM. A bright, up-tempo loop for working on phrasing, chord-tone targeting, and moving around the neck at a pace that keeps you honest.
E Minor psychedelic rock backing track at 80 BPM. A slower, heavier groove for working on phrasing, bends, and finding notes that actually fit over a dark vamp.
C Major pop guitar backing track at 100 BPM for practice and soloing. A clean-looping C major jam to work on phrasing, timing, chord tones, and moving around the neck without getting lost.
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