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Simple drum tracks for the blues

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  • This topic has 10 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 7 months ago by Don D..
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    • February 7, 2016 at 9:53 am #33306
      David C
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        I was listening to Brian’s backing track for EP 129 (Key to the Highway) and really likes the simplicity of the drum track: just a simple shuffle emphasizing the two and four. I have purchased many backing tracks and they are all too fancy for practicing the blues. So my question is: where can I get a nice simple blues drum track, or alternatively, is there a straightforward way to make one?

      • February 7, 2016 at 11:20 am #33317
        Maradonagol
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          List of over 300 free drum only backing tracks – sorted by genre and tempo

          Here you go…..

          Roberto

          Roberto

        • February 7, 2016 at 11:42 am #33322
          charjo
          Moderator

            Unbelievable, Roberto. Thanks. Going straight to favourites.

            • February 7, 2016 at 12:06 pm #33324
              Maradonagol
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                @charjo

                Yes John its a great site…found it so I could make my own backing tracks…and then it turned out great for drum practice for my grandson….great quality….

                Roberto

            • February 8, 2016 at 4:03 am #33375
              6stringer Pete
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                Roberto, thanks for the link. All free too!

                The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

                It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

                Pete
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              • February 8, 2016 at 6:05 am #33383
                Deluxe Strat
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                  heres another one
                  http://www.guitarmaps.com/DrumTracks.html

                • February 8, 2016 at 11:12 am #33392
                  Don D.
                  Moderator

                    Thanks to both of you! The MP3 one is new to me. They’re too perfect, but it’s hard to complain at this price.

                    There are several sites that offer tools to convert videos to MP3s. I keep meaning to try one of them for stuff like the drum tracks. If anyone is interested, I will locate the link.

                    Don D.

                  • February 8, 2016 at 2:47 pm #33404
                    BluGenes
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                      Nice link(s).. Check this out.. some of those are just links to other peoples links, which is cool, but, I found this site. I just wanted you to take notice of the studio near the bottom of the page.. LOL, oh man..

                      http://www.toontrack.com/product/superior-drummer-2/

                      Don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong.

                      • February 8, 2016 at 3:18 pm #33409
                        Maradonagol
                        Participant

                          @music-AMG

                          Wow, starting to look like my basement….!!! LOL

                          Roberto

                      • February 8, 2016 at 3:45 pm #33410
                        BluGenes
                        Participant

                          Haha Roberto, nice electric bill there bud,.. lol

                          Don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong.

                        • March 16, 2016 at 7:50 am #36091
                          Don D.
                          Moderator

                            Thank you to Roberto, Deluxe Strat and Music-AMG! I was looking a track and knew it would be among these. In case anyone missed this post the first time, thought it was worthy to bounce back into the conversation.

                            Don D.

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