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Lesson 1: Series Introduction

Welcome to Rules of Rock: A Backing Track Series - 15 original backing tracks and dozens of inspirational licks and riffs from the mind of Prashant Aswani.

Lesson 2: Blue Sky - Rhythm

Jumping right in! In this lesson we're going to look at the first track in the series, Blue Sky. We'll be breaking down the arrangement and learning some rhythm ideas to get started.

Lesson 3: Blue Sky - Melody

Now that we know what's going on progression-wise, let's look at some melody ideas for the Blue Sky backing track.

Lesson 4: Rush Hour - Rhythm

With a punchy rhythm on the verses and long sustaining chords and arpeggios on the chorus, Rush Hour is a piece you're not going to want to put down any time soon.

Lesson 5: Rush Hour - Melody

Join Prashant as he breaks down some melody components that work well over the Rush Hour backing track.

Lesson 6: Bullet in the Brain - Riff

Feeling aggressive? Maybe angry? This tune is perfect for you. Join Prashant as he walks through this driving, aggressive track and teaches some cool riffs that you can integrate into your own playing.

Lesson 7: Bullet in the Brain - Melody

Join Prashant as he walks through the dark, phrygian melody he crafted for this A section of the tune, and then into a more optimistic question and answer movement on the B.

Lesson 8: Raw Deal - Rhythm

If you haven't had any fun yet, that's about to change. This track is a fun romp utilizing a drop d tuning and a driving rhythmic riff.

Lesson 9: Raw Deal - Melody

This melody creates uses bending and whammy bar to create a soaring lead line with a very vocal feel.

Lesson 10: Break Out - Rhythm

Let's take a look at the rhythm and arrangement for the Break Out backing track!

Lesson 11: Break Out - Melody

Now that we've got the rhythm down, let's learn some melody ideas for playing over the Break Out track!

Lesson 12: Burnin' - Rhythm

In this lesson we're going to take a look at the rhythm parts for the backing track, Burnin'.

Lesson 13: Burnin' - Melody

Well, you've mastered the rhythm for Burnin' (hopefully), so let's take a look at some melody ideas!

Lesson 14: Calm Moment - Rhythm

Ready to slow things down a bit? This track, as it's name denotes, is a great chance to slow down and learn how to use space in your playing.

Lesson 15: Calm Moment - Melody

Join Prashant as he walks through some melodic ideas you can use over the Calm Moment track.

Lesson 16: Darkness - Rhythm

Join Prashant as he walks through his approach to the rhythm of the track, Darkness.

Lesson 17: Darkness - Melody

In this lesson, Prashant walks through some melody ideas that could be used over Darkness.

Lesson 18: Lead Nova - Rhythm

The Lead Nova track is a heavy, driving tune with a metal vibe. Join Prashant as he explains his approach to the rhythm for this track.

Lesson 19: Lead Nova - Melody

Learn some melody ideas that can be used over the dark, chromatic feel of Lead Nova.

Lesson 20: Meris - Rhythm

In this lesson, Prashant introduces you to the heavy groove track called Meris. Learn some useful riffs to use as a rhythmic element over the track.

Lesson 21: Meris - Melody

The melody for this track takes advantage of doubling the rhythm riff and then adding in some tasty lines in a call and response type interaction.

Lesson 22: White Paper - Rhythm

This repetitive, somewhat funky feeling track, White Paper, has a great vibe and offers a fun detour into a different feel than many of the other tracks in this series.

Lesson 23: White Paper - Melody

Now that we've laid down some funky rhythm riffs, we are going to add some soaring melody lines to this groovy track.

Lesson 24: The Coast - Rhythm

This laid back track provides a great setting for using chord melody, as Prashant demonstrates in this lesson.

Lesson 25: The Coast - Melody

Chances are, you'll just feel good after listening to this track. Imagine yourself driving along the twisting Californian coast with the windows down and the sun shining, and that's what this melody feels like.

Lesson 26: Time Stamp - Rhythm

From single note riffs, to arpeggiated chords, and then some hybrid picked chord hits, this song is simple, yet diverse, and is sure to be a good time...stamp.

Lesson 27: Time Stamp - Melody

Learn some new vibey, melody ideas to utilize over the track Time Stamp.

Lesson 28: Summer - Rhythm

While the rhythm for this track is pretty simple (think repetitive, easy chords), As Prashant explains in the lesson, the challenge comes in keeping steady, robotic sound.

Lesson 29: Summer - Melody

Join Prashant as he shares some more ideas for creating melodies over the track Summer.

Lesson 30: Shackles - Rhythm

We've made it to the last Rock Out track! Shackles, is a ready, steady rock'n'roll tune with a catchy, repetitive riff that's a lot of fun to play!

Lesson 31: Shackles - Melody

Here are some great melody ideas for the track, Shackles!