Backing Tracks and Drum Beats
The links below are to videos of different backing tracks and drum beats for students to practice with. It helps them keep a steady beat and adds some fun to exercises!
D Major track
Fun track to play along with any piece in D major with 4 beats per measure.
G Major track
Fun track to play along with any piece in G major with 4 beats per measure.
Rock drum beat
More fun than a metronome, play with this track to practice staying with a beat!
D Major - Country Style
Fun track to play along with any piece in D major with 4 beats per measure.
Hip Hop Drum Beat
More fun than a metronome, play with this track to practice staying with a beat!
D Major - Rumba Style
Fun track to play along with any piece in D major with 4 beats per measure.
e minor track
Track to play along with pieces in the key of e minor with 4 beats per measure.
triple meter track
Just drums for pieces with 3 beats per measure.
unsure of the key?
For most beginning songs, the key will be D Major.
For intermediate and advanced players, if there are 2 sharps in the key signature, it's in D Major. If there is only 1 sharp in the key signature, it's in G Major if it sounds cheerful or e minor if it sounds sad.