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Look Out Background Jam Track BPM 122

A bold fusion of alternative rock grit, post-punk moodiness, and punk’s raw energy, this 122 BPM backing track in A minor delivers a fresh take on modern rock. Featuring Logic Pro's Punk Rock Drummer, the driving rhythm is paired with the Walking By bass line, which introduces melodic complexity through extended octaves and long, flowing phrasing. The track captures the spirit of post-punk and indie rock icons like Interpol or early Arctic Monkeys, while still retaining the fierce intensity of classic punk.

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Chord Arrangement:

Key: A minor | Tempo: 122 BPM


Intro - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)

Verse - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)

Chorus - Am | Gmaj | FMaj | Gmaj (double-time feel) (2x)

Verse - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)

Chorus - Am | Gmaj | FMaj | Gmaj (double-time feel) (3x)

Bridge - Am7 | Em7 | Dm7 | Em7(9)

Chorus - Am | Gmaj | FMaj | Gmaj (double-time feel) (2x)

Outro - Am | Gmaj | FMaj | Gmaj (double-time feel)


Recommended Scales for Guitar Improvisation:

Primary Scales:


A Natural Minor (Aeolian): A - B - C - D - E - F - G

Foundation scale for the entire track

Key positions: 5th fret, 12th fret, open position



A Minor Pentatonic: A - C - D - E - G


Essential for punk rock power and simplicity

Focus on aggressive bending and fast alternate picking

A Blues Scale: A - C - D - D# - E - G


Add attitude with the blue note (D#)

Perfect for punk rock edge and rebellion

A Harmonic Minor: A - B - C - D - E - F - G#


Use the G# when moving to the Am chord for dramatic effect

Creates that "classical punk" sound

A Dorian Mode: A - B - C - D - E - F# - G


Works great over Am7 sections

The F# adds melodic sophistication

Melodic Punk Strategies:


Power Chord Approach: Focus on root and fifth intervals

Octave Melodies: Mirror the bass's octave jumps with guitar octaves

Chord Tone Targeting:

Over Am: Target A, C, E

Over Gmaj: Target G, B, D

Over Fmaj: Target F, A, C

Technical Execution:


Verse Sections: Use full minor scale with melodic phrasing to complement the piano

Chorus Sections: Switch to aggressive pentatonic runs during double-time

Palm Muting: Use selectively to create dynamics against the piano's sustain

Fast Alternate Picking: Essential for matching the double-time energy

Melodic Hooks: Create memorable phrases that work with, not against, the piano

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