A sophisticated and groove-heavy instrumental that blends the raw energy of 70s funk with modern genre-defying elements. Built at 115 BPM using Logic Pro's Session Player feature, this track fuses tight funk rhythms with Nu Jazz, Jazz Fusion, and subtle progressive rock influences. The punchy Smash Drum Kit, enhanced by the "Broken Glass" preset, drives the beat, while the Eight Wheel Legend slap bass delivers a funky yet refined low end.
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Chord Arrangement:
Key: A minor | Tempo: 115 BPM
Intro - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)
Verse - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)
Chorus - FMaj | Dm | Am | C (2x)
Verse - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)
Chorus - FMaj | Dm | Am | C (3x)
Bridge - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)
Chorus - FMaj | Dm | Am | C (2x)
Outro - FMaj | Dm | Am | C
Recommended Scales for Guitar Improvisation:
Primary Scales:
A Natural Minor (Aeolian): A - B - C - D - E - F - G
Works throughout the entire progression
Root positions: 5th fret, 12th fret, 17th fret
Additional Scale Options:
A Minor Pentatonic: A - C - D - E - G
Essential for funk rock soloing
Box patterns starting at 5th and 17th frets
A Blues Scale: A - C - D - D# - E - G
Add the "blue note" (D#) for extra funk attitude
Particularly effective over the Am7 sections
A Dorian Mode: A - B - C - D - E - F# - G
Use over Am7 sections for a sophisticated funk fusion sound
The F# adds brightness against the minor tonality
F Major Scale: F - G - A - Bb - C - D - E
Use during chorus sections when FMaj is the root
Creates nice modal interchange opportunities
Soloing Tips:
Focus on A minor pentatonic for classic rock phrases
Mix in Dorian mode over Am7 for jazzy funk licks
Use chromatic passing tones between C and D for authentic 70s funk flavor
Target chord tones on strong beats, especially during chord changes