uk_lefty Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Can anyone recommend a good source for (free) play along backing tracks, please? Just looking for a rhythm and chord progression to play over the top of, getting tired of playing my bands set list! Fancy playing some jazzier stuff, chords you don't get in rock, venture in to time signatures other than 4/4, think about what I'm playing instead of just playing the chorus riff, the verse riff, middle 8, repeat. Any recommendations welcome! Thanks Quote
TheGreek Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 I used to use wikiloops.com - you can choose which instruments to include and which to leave out. I'm not if it's any use to you though - all the tracks are right handed.. 1 Quote
ambient Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 https://www.amazon.co.uk/jamey-aebersold-jazz-play-along-Books/s?ie=UTF8&page=3&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajamey aebersold jazz play along Quote
discreet Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 10 hours ago, SH73 said: you tube? Yes, there are loads of no-bass backing tracks in different genres on YT. I just make mp3s from them and off I go... Quote
Bluewine Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) I occasionally practice with backing tracks. The down side is your playing in pretty close to an ideal environment. Playing along to backing tracks can give some guys a false sense of their true ability. Many times I've felt great playing to backing tracks only to be jolted back into reality when playing with my band. Unfortunately unless your playing with high level pro studio musicians you may also find yourself dissapoinred. Blue Edited March 6, 2018 by Bluewine Quote
discreet Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 46 minutes ago, Bluewine said: Many times I've felt great playing to backing tracks only to be jolted back into reality when playing with my band. Unfortunately less your playing with high level pro studio musicians you may also find yourself dissapoinred. At least it can show that you're actually good enough to play with high-level pros. And also shows you what your band could be like if the drummer was any good... Quote
Bluewine Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 3 hours ago, discreet said: At least it can show that you're actually good enough to play with high-level pros. And also shows you what your band could be like if the drummer was any good... True, playing along with groove tracks can't hurt. My point, I wish I had a proper vehicle to employ what I've learned. Like discreet mentions, say you bulild up your chops and playing in tempo and then the drummer you play with struggles with tempo. 😢 Blue Quote
uk_lefty Posted March 6, 2018 Author Posted March 6, 2018 Thanks everyone. To your point, Blue, I get it. I play in a great band and there's nothing like playing with actual people, but band time is to rehearse our set list. I don't have the time to join a second band, but I do want to broaden my horizons out by playing along with different styles of music to get me playing in different ways. There's some great suggestions here that I'm going to be exploring in the next few weeks. Thanks everyone! Quote
oakforest5961 Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 There are some high quality backing tracks for bass at https://quistorama.com/bass-jam-tracks. The tracks are on YouTube where you will also find the chord progressions - click on the INFO link of each track at quistorama to find the YouTube link. In fact, two of the ten tracks on the 'Groove Time' album are free to download (you just have to sign up to Quist's email list). The files are in .wav format. I think that the 'Groove Time' album is excellent value at $9.99. I bought it. Quote
Bluewine Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 On 05/03/2018 at 17:37, discreet said: At least it can show that you're actually good enough to play with high-level pros. And also shows you what your band could be like if the drummer was any good... I think it shows your good enough to play along to high level pro backing tracks. Actually playing with pros might be a different story. Blue Quote
FinnDave Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 What's wrong with just playing along to records/cds/iTunes tracks etc? That's what I do if I want to learn new material. Just ignore the bass that's already there, once you start paying you won't hear it anyway. Quote
discreet Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 4 hours ago, FinnDave said: What's wrong with just playing along to records/cds/iTunes tracks etc? That's what I do if I want to learn new material. Just ignore the bass that's already there, once you start paying you won't hear it anyway. I just stick the required track into my DAW and cut everything below 100-120Hz. Hey presto! You can still hear the notes the other guy's playing, but it doesn't interfere with what you're playing. YMMV of course. Quote
mcnach Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 3 hours ago, discreet said: I just stick the required track into my DAW and cut everything below 100-120Hz. Hey presto! You can still hear the notes the other guy's playing, but it doesn't interfere with what you're playing. YMMV of course. I kind of do the same: using my laptop's speakers there's precious little bass. Quote
tonyquipment Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 I use a app on music iPhone. Chordbot. It’s free but the paid version lets you save tunes you’ve written. Quite nice. Quote
mcnach Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 On 19/07/2018 at 07:56, FinnDave said: What's wrong with just playing along to records/cds/iTunes tracks etc? That's what I do if I want to learn new material. Just ignore the bass that's already there, once you start paying you won't hear it anyway. Nothing wrong. But it is especially fun to play along to tracks when the bass is not there. Quote
FinnDave Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 I've never tried. But playing along right now to some 'new' Grateful Dead CDs (21 discs 1971 live) is enough fun for me! 1 Quote
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, FinnDave said: ...playing along right now to some 'new' Grateful Dead CDs (21 discs 1971 live) is enough fun for me! Crikey. Be careful, your cup might just runneth over. Or something. Quote
uk_lefty Posted July 20, 2018 Author Posted July 20, 2018 On 19/07/2018 at 07:56, FinnDave said: What's wrong with just playing along to records/cds/iTunes tracks etc? That's what I do if I want to learn new material. Just ignore the bass that's already there, once you start paying you won't hear it anyway. That's how I learn covers but I wanted to make my own way through random tracks in different styles and create my own bassline to test myself a bit and do something different. Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 1 hour ago, FinnDave said: ...Grateful Dead CDs (21 discs 1971 live) ... ... and that's just the first set of the concert..! 2 Quote
FinnDave Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: ... and that's just the first set of the concert..! Probably just the soundcheck, to be honest 1 Quote
Bluewine Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) If I'm learning something new, While it's a bass cover not a tutorial this would be what I would use to learn the song, but add my personal style to it. Blue Edited July 20, 2018 by Bluewine 1 Quote
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