Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your lead guitar chops, a good backing track is one of the most powerful tools in your practice routine. It helps you apply scales, explore phrasing, and develop musical instinct without the pressure of live performance.
In this post, we’re featuring two fresh, loopable backing tracks designed for soloing in E minor and A minor, each with suggested scales and tempo guidance. Great for daily warmups, improvisation practice, or classroom exercises.
🎵 Backing Track #1: Em – A Major | 110 BPM Groove
This track loops a simple, yet harmonically rich Em – A major progression at 110 BPM. It creates an interesting tonality shift, offering space for minor and modal exploration.
Chord Progression:
- Em → A Major (repeats)
Suggested Scales to Solo With:
- E Minor Pentatonic
- E Dorian
- E Melodic Minor
- D Melodic Minor
What You Can Practice:
- Minor/Major tonal shifts
- Targeting chord tones over changes
- Creating contrast between dark and bright tones
🎵 Backing Track #2: Am – G – F – G | Slow Minor Groove
This moody and melodic progression in A minor is ideal for emotional phrasing and expressive lead work. It loops: Am – G – F – G, giving plenty of time to explore melodic ideas.
Chord Progression:
- Am → G → F → G
Suggested Scales to Solo With:
- A Minor Pentatonic (classic and bluesy)
- A Natural Minor Scale (melodic and emotional)
Perfect For Practicing:
- Melodic storytelling
- Slow bends and vibrato
- Phrasing and note placement
- Dynamic solo structure
Why Use Backing Tracks?
Guitar backing tracks help you:
- Apply scale knowledge in a musical setting
- Develop real-time phrasing and timing
- Train your ear to hear changes and resolve notes
- Build confidence for solo performance and songwriting
These tracks are also ideal for teachers looking to give students a live-playing feel in one-on-one lessons or group settings.
🎓 Bonus Resource: Learn the Fretboard First
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🎧 More Tracks Coming Soon
These are just the first in a growing series of guitar backing tracks created to help players of all levels. Want something bluesy? Jazzy? Up-tempo? Drop a comment on the videos or reach out—new progressions and grooves are always in the works!
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