I really like to play the A Major scale over this progression. Gives my solos a bit of a major feel, and it's consistent with the E Major pentatonic scale. Of course e minor pentatonic scale works too. Other scales: blues scale, chromatic scale, D Major scale, G Major scale, and what else? Any more ideas anyone? As far as I'm concerned, the D Major works because it's dorian mode, and the G Major scale works because it's Aeolian mode. And A Major scale is Mixolydian, I think... I wonder if you can use any other interesting scales on here?
Totally. Playing notes from the A maj scale is E mixolydian, which is a fantastic sound for the track. You could try shifting your tonal centre with the chords and go from E mixolydian to D maj (with the chords) which changes the G# to a G in your scale. You can hear that in this Albert Lee Cocaine Jam - ruclips.net/video/v5hQrgVGQ2s/видео.html (at about 1min 16 sec), it's a cool sound! (So you're changing your scale with the chord changes.)
Oh yea, I just listened to the Albert Lee video that you linked, and I think I heard exactly what you were referring to! Great catch! I believe you are talking about that little Emin7 chord shapes, that he is doing with hammer-ons and pull offs - it's really great! It also made me think of another tune, where you can clearly hear the same "lick" being used - it's song "Let me do it to you" by JJ Cale... I'm pretty sure you're familiar with this one, nevertheless I will link it below: ruclips.net/video/-K70scEDMCM/видео.html As you can hear, the song oscillates all along between minor and major tonality... I think the main central tone is still kind of major, but you can hear him hammer-on that minor third all the time, which brings us, subconsciously, to a bluesy feel, that he is most certainly going for in that song... Thank you kindly for your advice, it made me really think more, and I have plenty of practice ahead of me. Also I love the backing track. It's perfect for practicing "Cocaine", and definitely one of the best backing tracks available right now. With kind regards, wf
@@bsnf-5 I was just thinking, the term I've heard for shifting your thinking and scales with each chord is 'change running'. The other way is using a 'blanket scale'. Both are great and have pros and cons. I believe some great players use a combination where they can be playing phrases quite freely, and then dig into the harmony of the changes with more of a 'change running' approach. Exactly like that Albert Lee clip.
@@GuitarStudiodot Thank you very much for this additional comment. I wasn't familiar with these terms. I haven't been able to find more info about "blanket scale", but perhaps I should do more research on the internet... It sounds interesting, and fits my style more. As for "change running", I think this concept might be a little bit more advanced, as it requires you to be pretty much mindful of every note that you play, and what that note means in a specific context (be it, a chord progression, like 2-5-1 in jazz music theory, or other musical context). To change between these two approaches is even more mind-blowing! And exactly like you pointed out, that Albert Lee video is a great example of shifting your thinking... He is playing some really hot licks, and sometimes uses these sweet chord arpeggios. Awesome analysis, once again - thank you.
Hi, I meant to have a version with the fretboard around the other way but it looks like I never uploaded it - I've added it to the list to re-render and will upload both versions in the future too
That groove don't lie either: I found it to be rather addictive!
Not gonna lie, this is straight up SICK!
Did someone accuse you of lying? Why would you say that?
Thank you...really helped me with the solo
Keep up the good work
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Great job. You really did nail it. 🎸🔥🤘😝🤘 Your track makes me sound like a pro. Thanks again.👍
great rythm playin dude those little extra strums are tight
Tank you.
Thank youuu 👍🏻
You guys happy with me using this backing track for me to jam over , record and share on RUclips? 😃
Yeah, absolutely. That sounds great.
@@GuitarStudiodot thank you!
extended version feels good!
Saya akan mengambil gitar saya dan melakukan jamming Terima kasih.
Great for doing extend jams. I think conventionally such diagrams have the high E string at the top.
get a longer stretch of the jam in there without the EDCB, tryin to extend jam keep gettin stuck on it...
I really like to play the A Major scale over this progression. Gives my solos a bit of a major feel, and it's consistent with the E Major pentatonic scale. Of course e minor pentatonic scale works too. Other scales: blues scale, chromatic scale, D Major scale, G Major scale, and what else? Any more ideas anyone?
As far as I'm concerned, the D Major works because it's dorian mode, and the G Major scale works because it's Aeolian mode. And A Major scale is Mixolydian, I think... I wonder if you can use any other interesting scales on here?
Totally. Playing notes from the A maj scale is E mixolydian, which is a fantastic sound for the track.
You could try shifting your tonal centre with the chords and go from E mixolydian to D maj (with the chords) which changes the G# to a G in your scale.
You can hear that in this Albert Lee Cocaine Jam - ruclips.net/video/v5hQrgVGQ2s/видео.html (at about 1min 16 sec), it's a cool sound!
(So you're changing your scale with the chord changes.)
Oh yea, I just listened to the Albert Lee video that you linked, and I think I heard exactly what you were referring to! Great catch! I believe you are talking about that little Emin7 chord shapes, that he is doing with hammer-ons and pull offs - it's really great!
It also made me think of another tune, where you can clearly hear the same "lick" being used - it's song "Let me do it to you" by JJ Cale... I'm pretty sure you're familiar with this one, nevertheless I will link it below:
ruclips.net/video/-K70scEDMCM/видео.html
As you can hear, the song oscillates all along between minor and major tonality... I think the main central tone is still kind of major, but you can hear him hammer-on that minor third all the time, which brings us, subconsciously, to a bluesy feel, that he is most certainly going for in that song...
Thank you kindly for your advice, it made me really think more, and I have plenty of practice ahead of me.
Also I love the backing track. It's perfect for practicing "Cocaine", and definitely one of the best backing tracks available right now.
With kind regards,
wf
@@bsnf-5 Cool, I'll try and get some more of these backing tracks done!
@@bsnf-5 I was just thinking, the term I've heard for shifting your thinking and scales with each chord is 'change running'. The other way is using a 'blanket scale'.
Both are great and have pros and cons.
I believe some great players use a combination where they can be playing phrases quite freely, and then dig into the harmony of the changes with more of a 'change running' approach. Exactly like that Albert Lee clip.
@@GuitarStudiodot Thank you very much for this additional comment.
I wasn't familiar with these terms. I haven't been able to find more info about "blanket scale", but perhaps I should do more research on the internet... It sounds interesting, and fits my style more.
As for "change running", I think this concept might be a little bit more advanced, as it requires you to be pretty much mindful of every note that you play, and what that note means in a specific context (be it, a chord progression, like 2-5-1 in jazz music theory, or other musical context).
To change between these two approaches is even more mind-blowing! And exactly like you pointed out, that Albert Lee video is a great example of shifting your thinking... He is playing some really hot licks, and sometimes uses these sweet chord arpeggios. Awesome analysis, once again - thank you.
What we need!!!
feel like im working back to front with graphics..
Hi, I meant to have a version with the fretboard around the other way but it looks like I never uploaded it - I've added it to the list to re-render and will upload both versions in the future too
the guitar player is a handsome man. not so much the bass player though
😂 haha
Well, now you've gone & exposed your identity, guitar man. Increase the subtlety to 11 next time. 👍
Wait... 🧐... ohhhhh. Okay, yeah, I get it. I see what you did there.