Practise with a real jazz band — and control every instrument.
Take your playing further with backing tracks that include separate audio stems, so you can shape the band around you.
These tracks let you:
- mute instruments and step into the group
- adjust the mix to suit your instrument
- practise comping, improvisation, and time feel
- work on real interaction with the band
What Are Stems in a Backing Track?
Stems are individual recordings of each instrument from the full performance.
Instead of one fixed mix, you get separate parts for piano, bass, drums and more — so you can control what you hear and how you practise.
Practise Like You’re in the Band
These aren’t static backing tracks.
They’re designed to help you actively engage with the music:
- step into different roles in the band
- develop listening and interaction
- work on groove, feel, and phrasing
- build confidence in real playing situations
How to Use These Tracks
Open the stems in your DAW (GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, etc.) to control each instrument.
You can:
- play along with the full band
- mute instruments and replace them
- adjust levels to focus on specific parts
Who These Are For
Instrumentalists
Practise improvisation, comping, and time feel with a flexible rhythm section.
Singers
Adjust the mix to suit your voice and work on phrasing and interpretation.
Teachers & Students
Create focused exercises by isolating or removing instruments.
Why These Backing Tracks Stand Out
- ✔ recorded by real jazz musicians
- ✔ natural feel and interaction
- ✔ flexible for different instruments
- ✔ more musical than fixed backing tracks
Explore Jazz Stems
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Explore Jazz Stems for Production →
Frequently Asked Questions
What are stems in these backing tracks?
Stems are separate recordings of each instrument, allowing you to control what you hear and how you practise.
Do I need special software to use stems?
Yes — stems are designed to be used in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or similar app, where you can mute and adjust individual instruments.
If you just want a simple play-along experience, the MP3 backing tracks require no setup.
Can I remove instruments completely?
Yes — you can mute any instrument and replace it with your own playing.
Are these suitable for beginners as well as professionals?
Yes. You can simplify the mix and gradually add complexity as your skills improve.
Explore our range of jazz backing tracks with stems in different styles, tempos, and keys.
