51 Modern Jazz Funk Rock Licks - 'Changes' Jam Track

About this Jam Track:

The chords for this challenging funky fusion backing track for guitar improvisation are: Am11, Ab7b5, Fmaj7, E7alt, Am11, Bbdim, Fmaj7, Ealt. A minor pentatonic/natural minor will cover the Am and Fmaj7 chords. Play A melodic minor over the Ab7b5. For the E7alt, eitehr A harmonic minor or F melodic minor (E altered scale) will fit. And the best way to tackle the Bb diminshed chord is a straight out diminished arpeggio or the full diminished scale.

Track details:

  • Key: Am
  • Tempo: Medium
  • Suggested Scales: Minor Pentatonic, Minor Scale, Aeolian, Melodic Minor, Super Locrian, Altered Scale, Diminished

51 Modern Jazz Funk Rock Licks

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