This practice track is suitable for intermediate guitar players interested in rock, funk and blues grooves, and is especially good for practicing the G minor pentatonic scale. A distinctive feature of blues and blues derived styles is the use of the bend: try to get some bends happening on the b3rd (Bb), the 4th (C) and b7th (F). Use your ear and bend till it sounds good! There are just two chords, Gm7 and C9:Here is the practice track, with just drums and guitar. Use it for practicing lead guitar or bass.
Gm7-C9_groove_Rhythm Guitar_Drums
After playing with the above track, try the following track, which adds a bass line. How does this change what you play?
Gm7-C9_groove_Bass_Rhythm Guitar_Drums
Finally you may care to listen to the following version, which adds a lead guitar riff. Practice playing in the ‘gaps’ left by the riff, or try to play the riff or a harmony line. The riff drops away after 16 bars, leaving you 16 bars to play on your own, then comes back for16 bars. Once again, how does this change what you play?
Gm7-C9_groove_Riff_Bass_Rhythm Guitar_Drums
Have fun!
Rob