If you want to master jazz phrasing, timing, and sound — this lesson breaks down the exact pros and cons of using backing tracks, metronomes, and unaccompanied practice. Learn when each method works, how to combine them, and sound better immediately.
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Why Backing Tracks Can Be Misleading – Fun to use, but often hide sloppy rhythm and tone.
Why the Metronome is Underrated – It forces you to focus, swing harder, and lock into time.
Why Playing Alone is Essential – Unaccompanied practice builds ear training, chord hearing, and independence.
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In this tutorial
00:00 How You Will Learn FASTER without Backing Tracks
00:58 Backing Tracks Are Fun but…
03:15 Backing Tracks Are Great For…..
04:39 Metronome Practice
06:02 The Sound of Chords
07:30 The Devil Is In The Detailed Practice
08:33 The Groove Hack
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