SD mediaCopy eTracks to an SD card, and then insert the card into

eBands SD card slot.

Volume 1

Once youve completed one of the above procedures, press eBands

SONG LIST button, select the desired eTrack, press PLAY, and start
jamming!

eTracks Tips
Adjust the tempo with the SPEED controleBand makes it easy to

About eTracks
Thanks for downloading eTracks Volume 1 for eBand!
eTracks are free backing tracks for use with the eBand JS-8 Audio Player
with Guitar Effects. Created by our staff of shredders here at BOSS,
eTracks allow you to grow your library of eBand jam tracks so you can
continually challenge your skills and keep your chops fresh.
Each eTrack features
two WAV backing tracksone with full-band accompaniment, and

another with bass and drums only.

documentationwith the eTracks original tempo and key, a music

description, and suggested scales and guitar tones for jamming.

a featured lickwith tablature.
an MP3 exampleof the featured lick played over the backing

track.

change the tempo of a song without changing its pitch. Just push
the SPEED button and use the dial to set the desired tempo.
Loop sections that you want to practiceeBands AB REPEAT function

allows you to loop song sections over and over. This is cool for
working out tough musical passages. It also works great for playing
eTracks featured lick examples.
Use the effects suggestions as a starting pointThe description

for each eTrack contains a suggested effects patch for jamming.

However, feel free to try out different patches as you like. Also, dont
forget about eBands powerful effects editing features; they allow
you to tweak any sound precisely to your taste.
Record yourself as you jameBands easy-to-use recording feature

lets you to record your playing as you rock out. This is a great way to
check your progress as you practice.

More Info
To learn more about playing and importing songs and using the other
eBand features mentioned here, refer to your eBand Owners Manual.

Playing eTracks in eBand

There are three different ways you can get eTracks from your computer
to eBand:
The JS-8 Song List EditorConnect eBand to your computer via USB

and import eTracks into eBands onboard memory using the JS-8
Song List Editor software (included with eBand).
A USB flash driveCopy eTracks to a USB flash drive, and then

connect the flash drive to eBands USB Memory port.

About eTracks Volume 1

The eTracks in Volume 1 were created by Paul
Hanson, BOSS specialist and author of the bestselling instructional book Shred Guitar (published
by Alfred). On the following pages, youll find info
about the eTracks in Volume 1, along with some tips
from Paul.

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Paul Hanson

eTrack Volume 1, Number 1

File Names
eTrack 1-1 (Key-G_Mode-A Dorian_BPM-112).wavBacking track with full-band accompaniment.
eTrack 1-1 Bs&Dr (Key-G_Mode-A Dorian_BPM-112).wavThe same backing, but with bass and drums only.
eTrack 1-1 Lick.mp3The backing track with Paul playing the featured lick.
Original Key

G Major
Original Tempo

Quarter note = 112 BPM

Suggested Scales

G Major (A Dorian mode), A Blues, A Minor Pentatonic

Pauls Notes

This track features the II and III chords in the key of G Major: A Minor and B Minor. Since the sound is centered around the II chord (A Minor), this is
known as A Dorian mode. For improvising, all the G Major scale patterns work great; just make sure to feature A as the root. The A Blues scale and A
Minor Pentatonic scales rock, too.
The original tempo of this track is 112 BPM, so its not too fast for 16th notes, and its a good tempo for practicing 16th-note triplets. If you want to adjust
the tempo of this eTrack (or any other), use eBands SPEED control. Also, dont forget to practice your vibrato!
An eBand guitar tone that I like to use while jamming along with this eTrack is P041 JB LEAD.
The featured lick below works great over this eTrack. It uses A Dorian and A Blues scales, and it ascends horizontally up the neck. Have fun!
vibrato
S

T 4
A
B

5 8 5
8

7 8 7 5

10 8 10

8 10 8

5
8 7 5 7 5 7

10 11 10
13

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eTrack Volume 1, Number 2

File Names
eTrack 1-2 (Key-G_Mode-B Phrygian_BPM-106).wavBacking track with full-band accompaniment.
eTrack 1-2 Bs&Dr (Key-G_Mode-B Phrygian_BPM-106).wavThe same backing, but with bass and drums only.
eTrack 1-2 Lick.mp3The backing track with Paul playing the featured lick.
Original Key

G Major
Original Tempo

Quarter note = 106 BPM

Suggested Scales

G Major (B Phrygian mode), E Harmonic Minor

Pauls Notes

This track is based around a B Minor chord, the III chord in the key of G Major. Though the sound is centered around B Minor, were still using notes from
the G Major scalethis is B Phrygian mode. As with the first eTrack, all the G Major scale patterns work again. This time, though, make sure to feature
B as the new root.
When I recorded this eTrack, I left the minor third (D) out of the B Minor chord, so you can treat it as B Major chord if you like. To create a B Major sound,
play an E Harmonic Minor scale over it. When you play that scale over a B Major or B7 chord, its called B Phrygian Dominant mode, and it has a cool
Spanish kind of sound.
The original tempo here is 106 BPM. Again, not too fast for 16th notes and a good tempo for practicing 16th-note triplets. For jamming to this eTrack, I
like eBand effects preset P035 STACK LEAD. The featured lick below is a simple E Minor scale pattern, but over this eTrack it sounds very exotic. I play it
as 16th-note triplets.
vibrato

T
A
B

12 14 16 17
12 14 16 12 14 16
12 14 15 12 14 15
12 14 15
etc.
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eTrack Volume 1, Number 3

File Names
eTrack 1-3 (Key-A Blues_BPM-56).wavBacking track with full-band accompaniment.
eTrack 1-3 Bs&Dr (Key-A Blues_BPM-56).wavThe same backing, but with bass and drums only.
eTrack 1-3 Lick.mp3The backing track with Paul playing the featured lick.
Original Key

A Major
Original Tempo

Quarter note = 56 BPM

Suggested Scales

A Major and A Minor Pentatonic, A Blues

Pauls Notes

This is a traditional 12-bar quick change blues progression. Its a slow shuffle, with quarter notes at 56 BPM. You can also think of it as being in 12/8
time; in that case, an eighth note equals 168 BPM.
As a guitar teacher, I always tell my students that they should be able to play this kind of blues progression in their sleep. Its in the key of A, and A, D,
and E (I, IV, and V) are the only chords. I dont think you need a chart for this.
For jamming along with this eTrack, I like P041 JB LEAD.
The featured lick below is an A Dorian/Blues lick with fast triplet pull-offs.
vibrato

5 8
T
A
B

5
8

5
8

5 7

5
8

5 7

5
8

8 5 7

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eTrack Volume 1, Number 4

File Names
eTrack 1-4 (Key-G_Mode-C Lydian_BPM-136).wavBacking track with full-band accompaniment.
eTrack 1-4 Bs&Dr (Key-G_Mode-C Lydian_BPM-136).wavThe same backing, but with bass and drums only.
eTrack 1-4 Lick.mp3The backing track with Paul playing the featured lick.
Original Key

G Major
Original Tempo

Quarter note = 136 BPM

Suggested Scales

G Major (C Lydian mode)

Pauls Notes

As you may have noticed, the first two eTracks in Volume 1 are in the same key, but they incorporate different modes; you use G Major scale patterns, but
the resulting sound is different in each eTrack. This is another modal eTrack, again using the G Major scale. But this time, the sound is centered around
the IV chord: C Major. The sound created here is called Lydian mode.
This track is straight eighth notes at a medium tempo (quarter note=136 BPM).
For jamming with this eTrack, try P043 ERUPTING. It includes a phaser effect that makes the tone swirl.
The featured lick below works great over this eTrack. Its a C Major arpeggio that sweeps up, and then it descends down through a C Lydian scale. Rock
on!
vibrato

8
T
A
B

8
9

12 10

8
12 10

8
9

10
7

10

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