New Jam Tracks For Penatonic Scales Book:
Hey folks, how ya'll doin'?
Hope you're doing well. I made a trip to see the doctor today. I had a physical. And the news was NOT good.
I'm basically 40lbs overweight, my cholesterol is too high, blood pressure is up and I'm borderline diabetic! But other than that, I'm in great shape! Sheesh.
I guess that's what I get for eating all that lovely southern food like buttery grits, fried steak, and turnip greens with smoked, ham-hock for over thirty years. From now on it's going to be rice-cakes and celery. Yummy. Oh well...
Anyway, I was thinking that it would be pretty cool to have some jam tracks to practice your
soloing skills. So I recorded several rhythm tracks to go along with the "How To Solo Pentatonic Scale Book" that I gave you.
How To Download The Jam Tracks:
Right-Click on the link below and choose, "Save Target As..." (or "Save Link As..." if you're using FireFox). This will save the "jamtracks_pentatonic.zip" file to your hard drive. After the file is fully downloaded, double click it. Then choose "Extract all files" from the left side of the screen and follow the instructions. These files are .mp3's so they'll play using any software that can play an mp3 file. (If you're using a Mac, you probably know what to do. But I think you'll need a program called, "StuffIt" to open the zip file.)
Here's The Link:
Download The Jam Tracks Here
Now, I'm not a recording guru. So, the quality of the tracks are not exactly "studio" quality. But, they will get the job done: providing you with a rhythm track to solo over.
Instructions For Using The Jam Tracks:
I've named each jam track by giving you a the pentatonic scale you should use. For example, one of the files is called, "b_blues_pentatonic.mp3." So, you should use the "B Blues Pentatonic" scale over that jam track. Easy enough?
In the B Blues Pentatonic scale, "B" is the root note. This means that you would start on B (7th fret, 6th string). Now, obviously you'll need to know where "B" is on the fretboard in order to know how to play the B Pentatonic Scale. So, if you need help with the notes on the fretboard, there's a cool, free website called http://www.visualguitar.com/.
Use the e-book "How To Solo With Pentatonic Scales" to find the right scale-pattern to use.
Please let me know if you find these jam tracks helpful by posting your comments and questions below (look for the blue "Post Comment" link below).
Also, if anybody has any recording tips for me, I'm all ears. Just post your comments below.
Take care and all the best!
Cheers,
Dan Denley
P.S. Everyone keeps asking me about the new version of the course that I'm releasing June 1. I'm going to give out more details soon. However, I will say that I've already decided to include several "early-bird" bonuses for the first few people who get the course. And these are going to be bonuses you can not get anywhere else.
And no, they aren't going to be things like some lame piece of software you can download from the internet for free. They are going to be real bonuses, with real value. And the first few people to get a copy of the new course are going to be very happy.
If you want to become an "insider" and get all the details about the new release, the time-sensitive bonuses, and more, then go here to get priority notification:
http://www.amazingguitarsecrets.com/priority.html
Hey folks, how ya'll doin'?
Hope you're doing well. I made a trip to see the doctor today. I had a physical. And the news was NOT good.
I'm basically 40lbs overweight, my cholesterol is too high, blood pressure is up and I'm borderline diabetic! But other than that, I'm in great shape! Sheesh.
I guess that's what I get for eating all that lovely southern food like buttery grits, fried steak, and turnip greens with smoked, ham-hock for over thirty years. From now on it's going to be rice-cakes and celery. Yummy. Oh well...
Anyway, I was thinking that it would be pretty cool to have some jam tracks to practice your
soloing skills. So I recorded several rhythm tracks to go along with the "How To Solo Pentatonic Scale Book" that I gave you.
How To Download The Jam Tracks:
Right-Click on the link below and choose, "Save Target As..." (or "Save Link As..." if you're using FireFox). This will save the "jamtracks_pentatonic.zip" file to your hard drive. After the file is fully downloaded, double click it. Then choose "Extract all files" from the left side of the screen and follow the instructions. These files are .mp3's so they'll play using any software that can play an mp3 file. (If you're using a Mac, you probably know what to do. But I think you'll need a program called, "StuffIt" to open the zip file.)
Here's The Link:
Download The Jam Tracks Here
Now, I'm not a recording guru. So, the quality of the tracks are not exactly "studio" quality. But, they will get the job done: providing you with a rhythm track to solo over.
Instructions For Using The Jam Tracks:
I've named each jam track by giving you a the pentatonic scale you should use. For example, one of the files is called, "b_blues_pentatonic.mp3." So, you should use the "B Blues Pentatonic" scale over that jam track. Easy enough?
In the B Blues Pentatonic scale, "B" is the root note. This means that you would start on B (7th fret, 6th string). Now, obviously you'll need to know where "B" is on the fretboard in order to know how to play the B Pentatonic Scale. So, if you need help with the notes on the fretboard, there's a cool, free website called http://www.visualguitar.com/.
Use the e-book "How To Solo With Pentatonic Scales" to find the right scale-pattern to use.
Please let me know if you find these jam tracks helpful by posting your comments and questions below (look for the blue "Post Comment" link below).
Also, if anybody has any recording tips for me, I'm all ears. Just post your comments below.
Take care and all the best!
Cheers,
Dan Denley
P.S. Everyone keeps asking me about the new version of the course that I'm releasing June 1. I'm going to give out more details soon. However, I will say that I've already decided to include several "early-bird" bonuses for the first few people who get the course. And these are going to be bonuses you can not get anywhere else.
And no, they aren't going to be things like some lame piece of software you can download from the internet for free. They are going to be real bonuses, with real value. And the first few people to get a copy of the new course are going to be very happy.
If you want to become an "insider" and get all the details about the new release, the time-sensitive bonuses, and more, then go here to get priority notification:
http://www.amazingguitarsecrets.com/priority.html
41 Comments:
THANK YOU ALOT i have had trouble playing with another person for a pretty long time cause i don't have many guitar friends and the ones i have suck so this is great to jam with
By Freysi, at May 16, 2006
Thanks Man.
I have so much fun using jam tracks. They've helped my sense of timing Immensely.
Thanks again
By Anonymous, at May 16, 2006
What could be cool is to get the tabs of your JAM TRACKS
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
hey...yeah this stuff is really great... i mean i can actually solo now!!! cheers
Matt
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
I've been playing guitar since the days of "the Virtues"(Guitar Boogie Shuffle)and I would like to see more info on how to heel your tendinitis and finger and hand injuries. Because a lot of musicians over do it while practicing and gigging. It would a nice addition to your site.
By Mario, at May 17, 2006
Dan
Multos gracias for the idea of the trax man however I have been unable to download them I have a broadband connection and have tried 5 times! The download sticks on about 6Mb. Any ideas or an alternate site?
BTW Love your teaching methods - you've got the nicest user friendly style of anyone of the 100s out there
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
Dan,
Thanks alot for saving me time, I was going to record some jam trax of my own but I don't have enough time to do so. And I hardly have time to do a full practice these days. When I do have time its usually less than 1hr so I appreciate these trax,
You are the Man!!
Thank,
Alex
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
Dan ,you asked about recording tips. Is that a snare drum I hear vibrating?
itieu
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
Could not open the "jamtack" zip file. Downloaded twice.
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
Atkins diet and excercise. And stay away from that fried crap. It'll kill ya man. Thanks for the tracks.
By Anonymous, at May 17, 2006
hey Dan... gr8 stuff man.. :-)
By Praveen Manne, at May 18, 2006
Hi Dan,
thanks for the jam tracks - just what the doctor ordered. :o)
Sorry to hear about you health worries, I was in exactly the same position last year. Have to go along with the earlier post, get on a low-carb diet like Adkins. I did and my blood pressure and cholesterol levels dropped like a stone (fortunatley I didn't :o) )
Mind you I'm still overweight but no as much as before (I blame the beer!!)
By Keith, at May 18, 2006
Dan
Thanks for taking the time.
Just what I was looking for.
By Anonymous, at May 18, 2006
thanks Dan why dont you record and send more jams.
By Anonymous, at May 18, 2006
Hey folks,
I saw that a couple of people had probs with the zip file. Couple of things... make sure you have WinZip (if you on using a PC). I'm pretty sure it comes standard with Windows XP. If for some reason you don't have it, you can download here for free:
http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10003164.html
If you're using a MAC you need to install "StuffIt". I'm not a MAC usuer, but I've got a friend who is. I'm pretty sure he told me that StuffIt comes with your MAC operating system.
Also, thanks for the weight-loss tips. I've been trying to walk 1-hour per day. This cuts into my guitar practice time. And I look pretty silly walking around my neighborhood with my guitar around my neck! Anyway, I'm supposed to loose down to 185 lbs. I told my doc I haven't weight that since the 9th grade in high school. Sheesh. Anyway, I'm hip to the whole Atkins thing, if it works. Does anybody know where I can get more info on Atkins?
Cheers!
Dan Denley
By Dan Denley, at May 18, 2006
hi dan, just downloaded jam files, sound good enough to me!!! thanks a lot, just what the doctor ordered. have been having health problems myself, but thanks to a good woman and my axe, i am now finding life that little bit better. peace and health, ady robinson (uk).
By Anonymous, at May 18, 2006
Really appreciate your work.These tracks should be fun to play to.
Curious to know if you record to a click track and if so what tempos you are set at. Might try to spice these up for my students by adding drums and bass lines.
Don't know you but sympathise with the weight issue. Seems to come with the territory (those who want to do nothing but jam all day) I also try to walk an hour a day but work tends to get in the way. Being in a band helps. Long practices and movement of equipment helps burn up the calories.
By Anonymous, at May 18, 2006
Well, from a raw & simplistic point of view, I guess these tracks are better than nothing. They would certainly have more value if they were longer and included a rhythm section for enhanced presentation.
I doubt that I'll use them with my students as I already have far superior ones in my playback catalogue.
Concerning the obesity issue, I can't help you much there. I've never had that problem. I'd imagine that showing some restraint and sensibility about your intake would be of benefit.
Dr. Axe
By Dr. Axe, at May 18, 2006
Hey Dan,
You are right the Jam download is
very Cool.I even recorded you I
jamming in my small studio.
Thanks so much I love it!
Leo Blondon California.
By Anonymous, at May 18, 2006
ryan:
HI bro...youve got a greatt apetite wen it comes to guitar playing it seems..lol...neways..ur relly helping people out dere in improving their playing skills...thanks a lot..its been a gr8 help for me too...though i havent downloaded the traks but im sure they'll be kool...thanks DAN..
By ryan, at May 19, 2006
HEY DAN
HOW R U IAM GREAT FAN OF URS AFTER UR TEACHING I LIVE IN PAKISTAN AND IAM TELLING MY FRIENDS TO ABOUT U KEEP WORKING ON THAT GOD BLESS U
FROM TAHA
By Anonymous, at May 19, 2006
AND ONE THING MORE I LOVE UR JAM TRACKS THEY R COOL PLZ INFORM ME FOR UR NEW JAM TRACK PLZ IAM WAITING
TAHA AGAIN
By Anonymous, at May 19, 2006
Hey Dan great idea but when i went to unzip the jamtacks it said NO FILES TO EXTRACT. I have winzip and using xp pro. it seems that the files did not download but the folder is on my hard drive. any suggestions? I see others have had this same problem. other zip files extract with no problems.
thanks,
roadkill
By Anonymous, at May 21, 2006
you are a good man, really appreciate your work.I have so fun using jam tracks. They've helped me a lot my for improving playing style with good sense of timings
By Anonymous, at May 22, 2006
you are a good man, really appreciate your work.I have so fun using jam tracks. They've helped me a lot my for improving playing style with good sense of timings
By Anonymous, at May 22, 2006
HEY DAN
how r u now how is ur health now fine well iam enjoying ur jamtrack and iam waiting for more thrilling jam tracks of u take care of ur health bye god bless you from TAHA
By Anonymous, at May 23, 2006
DAN THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE WROTE TO YOU AND I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME THAT E-BOOK AND SAVING ME TIME AND MONEY, THE WORLD NEEDS POEPLE LIKE YOU GET WELL SOON MATE.
By Anonymous, at May 24, 2006
Hey Dan, Thanks for the beaut free stuff. I'm a novice so any help to fast track me is appreciated. Plus I'm 48 and like you, was 20 kgs too heavy and probably had about 1000 too many pizzas in my life. I had high blood pressure, and cholestorol sitting at 7. I was lucky, got a corkscrew feeling climbing stairs, took the hint my body was telling me, and within 6 weeks had undergone double bypass open heart surgery. When I was 35, I felt 55. Now I'm 48, and I feel 25. Go figure. More importantly, believe what your body tells you and for a simple start, two things, eat more veggies and really, really cut out the fats. Be a lucky one like me! Cheers mate. Phillip Tulip
By Anonymous, at May 25, 2006
Hi Dan,
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Thank's for the "How To Solo With Pentatonic Scales" e-book and the jam tracks! That's great! I also like the "insiders" group in June.
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I like to recommend an old, but very, very good book for person with overwight: The Rotation Diet by Martin Katahn, USA 1986.
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Cheers,
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Bo (Sweden)
By Bo, at May 25, 2006
HI Dan
Was just reading some of these posts and saw ya have weight problems? Just to let u know that I am NOT a fan of the Atkins Diet.... in fact I think it is potentially dangerous. Tell you why. Your body needs fuel to perform...over weight or not. Where does your body get this fuel? From carbs. If u go on a low carb diet then your body will take fuel from other stores ... mostly your muscle mass since it can easily convert it into energy. Proper eating and exercise is the key my friend. Think 40% carbs, 40% proteins and 20% "GOOD" fat. Combined with a good excersise regiment of 30 - 45 minutes of cardio and weight training every other day with one day off will help maintain a do-able and healthy weight loss program. Muscle is known for its ability to burn fat calories quickly. It also helps you metabolise your food better.
Anyway I hope this bit of info helps. There is alot of good info out there online... if ya need any sites or if ya have any questions I would be happy to help. Now.... can ya teach me to play guitar???? LOL
Michele
tupelo97@yahoo.com
By Anonymous, at May 30, 2006
Hey Dan,
thank you very, very much for the free stuff, i havn't tried it yet as it has just this second finnished downloading, i will post another comment after i have had a go. I am very grateful and will keep you posted on my progres, thanks a lot,
Dan
By danno89, at June 01, 2006
hey Dan i was just wondering, if you could write the tabs for the jamtracks? casue they sound great
By Anonymous, at June 02, 2006
hi dan,just downloaded ebook and
your tracks. looks very helpfull
cheers, jeff downunder
By Anonymous, at June 06, 2006
hey dan thx soosososos much for everything omg i looked through it and it will realy help me become better thx soso much. iam so srry what happen to u i hope u get better.
By Anonymous, at June 06, 2006
hi dan
thanks i listend to the tracks they sound
great... i think this is one gold mine...
thanks again
By Anonymous, at June 17, 2006
Hi Dan,
thanx for all the free stuff, its really helpful
By Anonymous, at June 29, 2006
Hey Dan,
thanks for all this helpful and free stuff, I am getting better and better.
Thanks!
By Christoph, at July 13, 2006
Hi Dan
Each time I try to download and open the jam tracks zip file I get 'does not appear to be valid zip file' - is it corrupted/broken?
Thanks
Simon
By Anonymous, at July 24, 2006
sounds great need the tabs for the tracks that would make it better
By Anonymous, at September 27, 2006
Hey dan, would it be at all possible to get the tabs or the rough work for these jam tracks?
By Anonymous, at December 18, 2006
have you ever read Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God books ? (I'm not a religious person, but i read the 1st, and it reminded me of alot of feelings/thoughts i knew, but let slip deep down inside for way too long)
thanks for this site man !
.n.v.
By Neal Visher, at December 31, 2006
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