Chord progression
Dm6 i6
Em7b5 A7b9 iiø V7b9
Dm6 i6
Gm7 iv7
Bm7 E7 vi7 II7
FM7 bIIImaj7
Am7b5 viiø
D7b9 I7b9/iv
Backing Track
Alone Together Bassless Backing Track
This Alone Together backing track gives you a strong minor center and a clear form so you can work on longer lines, guide-tone movement, and expressive tension and release. This version is bassless so bass players can supply the line themselves.
Intermediate 36-bar loop
How to practice
- 1 Lean into the minor-key gravity instead of treating the tune like a generic swing vehicle.
- 2 Connect the cadences smoothly so the form sounds inevitable.
- 3 Use melodic contour and space to let the harmony speak.
Suggested scales & modes
- D melodic minor
- D harmonic minor
- D natural minor
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Use the live player to loop the progression, change tempo, and play with piano, bass, and drums.
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