Allen Hinds Masterclass pt 4

Allen demonstrates some sophisticated sounding rhythm and lead work over Jason’s slick, pop style backing track. Jon Bishop is your guide.

- Jon Bishop

This month star video features the fourth instalment from LA session guru Allen Hinds with a track written by Jason entitled Nightlife. As Allen explains the track is mainly in G minor with a straight 8th feel and a tempo of 100bpm.

At the start of the track Allen follows the rhythmic kicks with double-stops made up of 4ths. The 4th interval has an open, modern sound beloved of fusion players and works well with a little overdrive. The Gm9 chord benefits from a swell of the volume pedal and a scoop of the whammy bar. This provides a keyboard-like sound and is very effective.