Blues in Am ... have a go at an overdub! - Page 2

Kirk Lorange · February 27th, 2006

Here is a backing track that re-surfaced at the PlaneTalk Forum recently. Allthumbs found it and it's a great one to play over. It's in Am, and it's a pretty standard minor blues progression.

The chord progression is:

| Am - - - | Dm - - - | Am - - - | - - - - |
| Dm - - - | - - - - | Am - - - | - - - - |
| Em - - - | FM7 - Dm Em | Am - - - | - - - - |

It's in 4/4 time; the long notes from the bass are the 1's of each bar if you're wondering how to count it out ... if you want to count it out.

The backing track is attached, and below is my steel string acoustic track I played this afternoon. This tune sounds great on electric too, a la BB King, but there are countless ways to play to it. I know a couple of PlaneTalkers have already done some versions (James, Peter ..?) so hopefully they'll post them too.

Don't be shy! Let's hear some and maybe we can kick off a whole overdubbing 'add-a-track' thing here. This is obviously not for beginners who bought their first guitar last week, but even if you just dabble in improvisation or building solos more methodically, this is a great way to get feedback and make progress.

allthumbs · #16 February 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by strtblstr

I didn't listen to anybodys until I finished so I wouldn't be influenced by anybody.

You rocked that. Nice take.

Kirk Lorange · #17 February 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Julian

Great job everyone.

I was wondering, if I only order the Plane Talk DVD, will it be confusing as opposed to reading the book first? My attention span lately has been short to nothing and though I'm sure its a very well written and entertaining book if I could get the same knowledge visually it would be great.

,Thanks
Julian

I think you really need to read the book, Julian. Also, the slide rule simple as it is, is worth a thousand words. The DVD will certanly show the 'how', but it's the 'why' that's important.

Kirk Lorange · #18 February 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by strtblstr

I didn't listen to anybodys until I finished so I wouldn't be influenced by anybody.

Excellent take, strtblstr, great tone, great feel. Very cool ... you've obviously been playing for a while!

Garry · #19 February 27th, 2006

Great group of players..love it all...Gigantic thumbs up to CanuckTodd

for helping me figure out that Audacity program.
Got so damn excited that it worked.well...here's the test track.
Thanks
Garry

allthumbs · #20 February 27th, 2006

Nice job nocat.

allthumbs · #21 February 27th, 2006

Good one Gary. Everyone is rocking this BT.

Sidney Schwartz · #22 February 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by nocat

Amazing how we can have such different perspectives interpreting
the same piece of music...!!!

You nailed it, man. I couldn't come up with a better way of explaining why music is so magical.

Sid

CanuckTodd · #23 February 27th, 2006

Nice job lads. Entertaining to sit back and listen to all those strings bending and singing. So this is what I have to look forward to! I think my next guitar will have to be electric. Yup, no doubt about it. Hey Garry glad you figured out that software. Nice job.

Garry · #24 February 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by nowhere-man

You said it!!: It is awesome. Guitar for beginners and WAY beyond.
You must have known your way around the neck pretty well even before PT though didn't you? As a rank beginner I feel like an impostor, posting here, but that was very inspiring.
In fact well done to all the takes.

If you share the love of music ...your never an imposter Nowhere-man...it's what's in your heart that matters....finally figured out that !@#$% computer crap with all the help from the threads, was running out of excuses there ,,,

nowhere-man · #25 February 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Garry

If you share the love of music ...your never an imposter Nowhere-man...it's what's in your heart that matters....finally figured out that !@#$% computer crap with all the help from the threads, was running out of excuses there ,,,

Thanks Garry. I can safely say I sure do love music, and never more than since I found GfB.
Glad you sorted your computer.
Geoff

Garry · #26 February 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by nowhere-man

Thanks Garry. I can safely say I sure do love music, and never more than since I found GfB.
Glad you sorted your computer.
Geoff

Right back Atcha Geoff ...I enjoy your input and company here..thanks for the little kick in the butt to get me going too by the way

aarona36 · #27 February 28th, 2006

Fun to listen to everyones takes, im definetly impressed.

Cool how everyone brings something different. Very fun.

Aaron

Kirk Lorange · #28 February 28th, 2006

I love your take Garry, what a great authentic sound and vibe! Very cool ...

Garry · #29 February 28th, 2006

Thanks again Kirk. I enjoyed it, kinda fell into a pocket...love the Blues

strtblstr · #30 February 28th, 2006

I'm with Kirk, Garrys' take was right on. I enjoyed listening to everybodys version, plus the backing track was superb to start. This site is so cool. Thanks to everybody.