Jam
As mentioned in my introduction, it’s important to jam! Jamming will develop both your technique and musicality, it makes you try things out most importantly starts you improvising. Here is a my collection of backing tracks in various styles, try playing along and have fun!
Blues Backing Tracks Album
New! All 10 mp3 tracks in a single zip file.
Chicago Slow Blues in A
Chicago style slow blues in A. D harp in second position will do just fine.
Jazz Swing Blues in G
Swinging jazz blues in G, 12-bar structure with I, VI, II, V, I jazz blues type chord changes. C-harp for second position, try mixing up G blues scale with G major scale for more of a jazz sound.
Detroit Blues Boogie in E
John Lee Hooker style blues boogie in the key of E, no chord changes here – think rhythm! You’ll need a A-harp to play in 2nd position.
12 Bar Rockin’ Blues in A
It’s a 12-bar rock style blues with an 8-bar introduction, the key is A so you’ll need a D-harp to play in 2nd position.
Dobro Delta Blues in A
It’s an acoustic 12-bar blues played on dobro, delta style. The key is A so you’ll need a D-harp to play in 2nd position.
Minor Rock Blues in Am
It’s a classic rock style minor blues in Am. Good to play in 3rd position on this one, that would be a G-harp. Could also try 2nd position but watch out for those minor thirds!
Bluesy Funk Rock in E
It’s a bluesy rock funk track based around the one chord E and with a killer riff. Try playing unison on the riff. The key is E so you’ll need an A-harp for 2nd position.
Smooth Groove in Em
It’s a smooth jazzy type groove based around E minor. Good to use 3rd position on this one using a D-harp. Could also try 2nd position but watch out for those minor thirds.
Texas Blues Shuffle in A
SRV inspired medium tempo 12 bar blues shuffle in A, try that D harp in 2nd position.
BBs Swing Blues in A
BB King inspired medium tempo 12 bar swing blues in A, try that D harp in 2nd position.
what harmonica are you using in your demo’s, it sounds really great.
please give me an idea what harp and equipment i should purchase as a start up, that would enable me to link practice to backing tracks and be able to listen back to my efforts?
Hi Barrie, I mostly use Hohner special 20’s or Marine Band, lot’s of other harps that sound great too – have a look at my ‘Types of Harp’ page for more on this: http://www.harmonicablues.willtang.co.uk/introduction/types-of-blues-harp/
Cheer, Will.
I’m New to Harp playing, but have been playing Guitar for years, Love your Tracks man they are great Thanks for being here.