Heavy Metal Guitar Backing Track - C Lydian Backing Track

[xXB03Xx]

:( i cant play solos fast

[bubywashere]

can i ask a queastion, why did you only put frets 8 and 20? you can play this shape in any key, the shape you have there is in the key of C, but move it down 2 frets and its in the key of D, not trying to sound like dick or a know it all, just making a statement

[fretjamdotcom]

@bubywashere The backing track is in the key of C. Of course you can play any scale in any key, and there are other positions of C Lydian, but didn't want to confuse people who want to play over this track.

[nitinlkoin1984]

so what were the chords used in the backing track

[fretjamdotcom]

@nitinlkoin1984 C5 tonic, D5, E5, F#5, G5, A5, B5 - basically power chords built on the intervals of Lydian.

[davorcap]

i find it great and fun to play along. congrats to the author!

[c0ommonsense]

with a chord over that all it would be easier to hear that this is c-lydian : )

[jedimastergarcia87]

What frets are used for the main notes? I might try to jam along with this later this week.

[Beenyad]

SLUDGE

[untilseventytimes07]

this progressive really fit in C Lydian mode...Its not really minor....Its major....Key of C major!

[statexs4223]

@untilseventytimes07 C Lydian would be in the key of G major if I'm not mistaken. I don't mean any offense, just trying to prevent confusion. G A B C D E F# G.

[untilseventytimes07]

@statexs4223 yes its the same...its also the same in E minor...

[untilseventytimes07]

@statexs4223 yes i know...its also the same in the key of E minor...

[ShirmyJay]

I used this website and improved lots juts check out my old videos in comparison to my new ones.

[gjunki]

you really have to make tabs for those sick metal riffs on ur website or is there somewhere i can check them out on ur webpage?

[fretjamdotcom]

Again I think it depends on how you use it. Whether something sounds boring or not isn't to do with the scale you use. I don't know why but I've always loved using Lydian over drawn out powerchords and more lumbering riffs. I think in the quicker parts though I agree with you, it's not AS effective, and Locrian is a good alternative. I appreciate your input man it's all good and food for thought.

[Sunderlanding]

This doesn't sound major at all. I don't know why you'd suggest Lydian as this has a minor sound to it.

[fretjamdotcom]

@Sunderlanding @Sunderlanding The progression is based around the tritone of Lydian. Minor scales do work of course, but I thought the track brought out Lydian's major 3rd and #4 qualities. To say it doesn't sound major at all is a bit of a stretch since the major 3rd sounds natural when used in Lydian or Phrygian dominant over the track.

[Sunderlanding]

@fretjamdotcom The major third doesn't fit very well. You can kind of use it, but it takes away some edge to it. The minor third definately sounds more metal.

[fretjamdotcom]

@Sunderlanding It depends how you use it. Many metal solos use Lydian and Phrygian Dominant. It's using the major 3rd in phrases that involve the #4 b2 and b6 that gives it more of an edge. I'm not saying Lydian is the only scale to use over this track, it's just an opportunity to explore Lydian's sound. I'll upload my interpretation to show you what I mean. Would like to hear any minor scale interpretations as well!

[Sunderlanding]

@fretjamdotcom Thank you for explaining basic theory to me. Yes I know that, but they use Lydian in a major setting over major chords for a melodic passage. This heavy riffage is better suited to minor scales. Sure, like I said before, you can use Lydian, but it doesn't sound very metal due to what the rhythm guitar is playing.

[fretjamdotcom]

@Sunderlanding Well each to their own, but I'm drawn to Lydian with this track, regardless of its perceived style or whether it sounds metal enough. I didn't want to be that dogmatic about it. I like how the #4 works over the track with the major 3rd, and Lydian is one scale that uses these tones. If you can make it work, great, if not, don't use it.

[Sunderlanding]

@fretjamdotcom Sure the #4 and the 3 are nice tones. You'd be better off using the #4 as a b5, like a Locrian sound or a blues scale, and the Major third would be better suited for a fifth mode harmonic minor type of sound. Using Lydian is wack, and I imagine if you played this groove with Lydian at a show most people would think it sounded off, or just boring. Lydian doesn't bring out the dark qualities of this riff at all, and as a result it sounds lifeless.

[RockMusicTeacher]

@Sunderlanding Could you post an example? I'm curious as to what this would sound like..

[Sunderlanding]

@RockMusicTeacher Sorry I'm not in to posting videos.

[Beenyad]

@Sunderlanding You are really cool. Keep it up bro.

[Sunderlanding]

@Beenyad You to. Did that make you feel better? Way to go champ.

[Beenyad]

@Sunderlanding OMG I HTE U

[TheLydianRocks]

@Sunderlanding It's not difficult theory but it's hardly basic theory, i get the impression you know "internet theory"....don't be such a butthurt because somebody is explaining something to you. If you didn't need to be educated you wouldn't be on here arguing over what is "better suited" lol if it was about whats better suited everything would be in E and the only scales in existence would be pentatonics...god forbid!

[Sunderlanding]

@TheLydianRocks Listen asshole. All I'm saying is that a backing track is supposed to be educational, and as such this is a bad representation of a Lydian sound because it doesn't sound Lydian. A begginer would get the wrong impression of what Lydian sounds like. I think you'd be better off playing a groove that stuck to notes only in the Lydian mode so that people who don't know theory very well can hear what it sounds like.

[fretjamdotcom]

@Sunderlanding It does only contain intervals/notes related to Lydian, namely the major 3rd and tritone. In hindsight, fewer chord changes might have helped keep the interpretation more open.

[Clarksonhill]

@chikita1234

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Dont force your religion on others!!!!!!!

PS- I'm 12

[Clarksonhill]

@chikita1234

Piss off.

I'm an athiest.

Just leave us alone, we'll go believe in our stuff and you go believe in yours.

Dont force your religion on others!

[berserkers01]

@chikita1234

What would make you say something like that about me, who you don't know?

SDMF

[berserkers01]

@chikita1234 Hmmm, those are pretty strong words for a follower of Jesus. What makes yo think that Jesus wasn't Gay? Or Mary a lesbian? I'm pretty sure that the "bible" points to this lifestyle.

[fretjamdotcom]

@chikita1234 Fascinating. Truly.

[drgutek]

@fretjamdotcom your right, absolutely fascinating, hope for more coments from chikita1234 :)

[ericsbuds]

what key is this backing track in?? i said G major but it just doesnt fit with the notes im hearing so what is it??? the intro sounds to be Gb E Db C but i could be wrong

[fretjamdotcom]

@ericsbuds key of C major. The track was written specifically for the Lydian mode but as others have commented phrygian dominant also works over the intro.

[ericsbuds]

@fretjamdotcom oh god i totally get it now THANKSSSS!

[ericsbuds]

kick ass track

[xDimebladex]

awsome to jam, but it's way to short^^

[pyrodude8]

C phrygian sounds better to me. Cool track though.

[fretjamdotcom]

@pyrodude8 Yeh phrygian does work well. There are parts in this track, however, where the sharp 4th (used in Lydian) interacts more naturally with the backing riff. Obviously it's a personal preference so I don't want to seem dogmatic about it.

[malygos20]

isnt this the dorian? and thers no audio

[fretjamdotcom]

@malygos20 I've tried playing Dorian over this track and I don't feel it to be honest. If you can make Dorian work, great. No audio problems from where I'm sitting. Are you getting audio on other videos?

[malygos20]

@fretjamdotcom im a complete idiot.... the volume was turned down. :) and another thing im a little new to the guitar scales and i searched dorian and found out i was thinking of the lydian so i was wrong on both ends. sorry bout that. lol

[fretjamdotcom]

@malygos20 haha no worries, I've done that plenty of times...

[alexhaten]

man this track is so awsome love it keep the good work :)

[ColmIncendinall]

I'm a huge fan of the site, you've been around for years :) keep up the good work!

[fretjamdotcom]

@ColmIncendinall Cheers man. Yeh sometimes feel like I should have done so much more in that time, but will keep plodding along. Loads more to come.

[asilaydying7000]

dude!!! this was a really sick-ass track!! my respects to you, seriously. youve got a great talent, keep it up. as for me, im ur fan already!!

[fretjamdotcom]

@asilaydying7000 Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[bloguitar]

Great bakcing track!

[verbalassalt09]

wow that audience poll is dead nuttz on,,,im in my 40,s