Backing Track

Blue Monk Bassless Backing Track

This Blue Monk backing track keeps the 12-bar form simple and swinging so you can focus on blues language, call-and-response ideas, and rhythmic placement instead of chasing dense harmony. This version is bassless so bass players can supply the line themselves.

Beginner 12-bar loop
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Chord progression

Bb7 I7
Eb7 IV7
Bb7 I7
Bb7 I7
F7 V7
Eb7 IV7

How to practice

  1. 1 Build your chorus from a small rhythmic motif and vary it across the form.
  2. 2 Let blues inflection and phrasing do more work than running long scalar lines.
  3. 3 Leave space after strong statements so the tune keeps its conversational feel.

Suggested scales & modes

  • Bb blues scale
  • Bb Mixolydian
  • Bb minor pentatonic

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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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