Backing Track

Tune Up Drumless Backing Track

This Tune Up backing track is designed to help you hear each ii-V-I as a connected unit while keeping the tempo bright enough for real line-building practice. This version is drumless so you can internalize the pulse without a kit on top.

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Chord progression

Em7 ii7
A7 V7
DM7 Imaj7
Dm7 ii7/bVII
G7 V7/bVII
CM7 bVIImaj7
Cm7 ii7/IV
F7 V7/IV
BbM7 IVmaj7

How to practice

  1. 1 Treat each ii-V-I as one gesture of tension and release.
  2. 2 Use small voice-leading moves between key centers instead of restarting every resolution.
  3. 3 Keep your articulation light so the tempo stays relaxed.

Suggested scales & modes

  • D major
  • C major
  • Bb major

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