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Reggae backing track for bass:
A minor, 75 BPM
A reggae backing track without bass, in A minor, at 75 BPM: the drums and the band play, you lay down the line. The chart, the scales to use and bass line ideas are below the video.
Length: 3:56 · Tempo: 75 BPM · Key: A minor · watch on YouTube
The chart
| Am | D | Am | D | F | G | Am | Am |
The 8-bar chart loops 9 times, on screen.
Bass line ideas
Am to D is A Dorian (the F♯ in D); leave space, the rests matter as much as the notes, and lock in with beat 3, like the one-drop kick.
In reggae, the bass is deep, round and often melodic, with lots of space. Roll off the highs, play near the neck, and let the line breathe.
Scales to use
Played with UnitBasse
This backing track is played by BackTrack, the backing band of UnitBasse 2.0 for Mac: real recorded drums, keys, guitar and horns. In the app, you can change the tempo, the key or the style of the chart, and add the bass if you want to hear it first.
Frequently asked questions
Which scale should I play over this reggae backing track?
The Dorian mode first, then the minor pentatonic scale. The root of each chord remains the safest note.
Why a backing track without bass?
So that you play the bass: the drums, keys and guitar are there, and the bass part is left free.