Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number

Toots Hibbert was such an inspirational musician and it saddened me to hear about his passing recently! He was a big inspiration to so many people and worked with so many of the greats! This is one of my favourites and probably one of yours too! Hope you enjoy it!

Test your improv skills over this 54-46 Was my number-style backing track. Comprised of just 2 chords, G and C. Try out the G major and major pentatonic for best results!


Improvisation


 
 

Backing Track


 
 

Scales


G major pentatonic (CAGED Shapes)


G Major Scale (CAGED Shapes)


Chords


G Major Chords (CAGED Shapes)


C Major Chords (CAGED Shapes)


Essential Listening


 

Album cover: Apple Music

Toots & The Maytals - Sweet & DANDY

Released in 1968.

Features songs such as Monkey Man, Pressure Drop, 54-46 That’s My number and I Shall Be Free

 
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