Sam Smith - Diamonds (Guitar Backing Track)

Sam Smith's latest song has a cool chord progression, pretty simple but the addition of the F major means harmonic minor is an option for soloing.

Test your improv skills over this Sam Smith, Diamonds-style backing track. Comprised of only 4 chords: B♭m, D♭, F and G♭. Try out the B♭ natural minor, minor pentatonic and harmonic minor scales for best results!


Improvisation


 
 

Backing Track


 
 

Scales


B♭ Natural Minor (CAGED Shapes)


B♭ Minor Pentatonic (CAGED Shapes)


B♭ Harmonic Minor (CAGED Shapes)


Chords


B♭ Minor Chords (CAGED Shapes)


D♭ Major Chords (CAGED Shapes)


F Major Chords (CAGED Shapes)


G♭Major Chords (CAGED Shapes)


Essential Listening


 
Album cover: Apple Music

Album cover: Apple Music

Sam Smith - Love Goes

Released in 2020.

Features songs such as Diamonds, So Serious, Another One, Love Goes and For The Lover That I Lost.

 
Listen on Apple Music
Listen on Apple Music

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