Backing Track

Satin Doll Bassless Backing Track

This Satin Doll backing track gives you a buoyant swing pocket and a very readable form so you can practice elegant phrasing, voice leading, and classic standard language. This version is bassless so bass players can supply the line themselves.

Intermediate 32-bar loop
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Chord progression

Dm7 ii7
G7 V7
Em7 iii7
A7 VI7
Am7 vi7
D7 II7
Gm7 ii7
C7 V7

How to practice

  1. 1 Think in two-bar phrases so the tune keeps its light forward motion.
  2. 2 Outline the dominant chains clearly instead of treating the whole tune as one scale.
  3. 3 Keep your articulation light and rhythmic rather than pushing dense lines.

Suggested scales & modes

  • C major
  • A melodic minor
  • G Mixolydian

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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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