7 Easy Blues Bass Line Formulas (The Blues Box)
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
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Take your beginner blues bass to the next level. The Blues Box gives you fail-proof notes for your bass lines. (as seen on TV!)
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In my last beginner blues bass lesson I showed you how to survive a 12 bar blues using two simple shapes. You can check that out here if you missed it - • Beginner Blues Bass "S...
In this video I’ll show you how to take the shapes concept to the next level using The Blues Box to create tons of kickass blues bass lines.
The blues box is just 4 notes that form the shape of a box on your fretboard (hence the name). By changing the rhythm and order of notes, you can pull tons of bass lines that work great for blues and many other styles.
After I teach you how to play the Blues Box, we’ll put it in action with some killer real-life blues tunes, from Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Junior Walker, Taj Mahal, and Gary Moore.
Then I’ll take you through a simple 4-step process you can use to come up with your own Blues Box bass lines on a 12 bar blues, plus some tips for applying them in context without making your bandleader furious.
Do you like things that don’t suck? Me too. Subscribe to BassBuzz to see some more of them - yeah.bassbuzz....
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PRO TIP: You can also use The Blues Box to get tough stains out of gig clothes, for sweat... and other fluids. 💦
What’s your favorite way to use The Blues Box around the house?
I dislike the fact that there's no metal box
Menace sleeping animals with blues box and a bass attached to a 20 foot chord!
I use the "Funk" box in the living room, so I can tell people to "get the funk out", the "Rock" box in the bathroom, so I can tell people "Don't bother knocking, I'm busy rocking", the "Jazz" box in the kitchen so I can tell people "How do you like that for fusion food?" and of course I save my "blues" box for the boudoir. So I can tell people "Don't be confused, we're messing the blues."
Muff Evans positively brilliant!!! 😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭
@@fivussywave There are metal boxes indeed.Ask Steve Harris.
As a failed Bassist, I have to admit it was because I never really tried. I hauled my guitar and gear out of storage, cleaned it all up and then found your channel. I've been watch your vids about a week now every night and play along. I've noticed improvement immediately. You are Awesome! (pointing two fingers at you).
Thanks Brett!
@@BassBuzz I'm still at it, man! I worked-through one of your videos this very night
@@bretthines1020 Hope your still at it man. I picked up bass 2 months ago and am having a blast.
Haha, this is great! A great balance between comedy and information. I really appriciate what you're doing, Josh!
Thank you!
69 likes. I don't dare...
Josh... This is just the best UA-cam content ever... every one of your vids. I say that not only as a bassist, but also as a human being. It's all absolutely brilliant.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
Yeah, the script and post production got some groove as well!
This just blew the top off my future bassist career 😂. As a day 2 bass learner, I was able to play along to some music. These instructions are so clear and simple to follow that even a 63 year old me can understand. It just clicks! Thank you for the awesome content.
You're welcome!
This is so cool! I just made a drumbeat into logic and started to play around with this on my Bass. The way you teach is really easy to follow!
Awesome! 😊
Why can't all music teachers teach like you??? You're so straight to the point and everything makes sense! Your Bassbuzz series has had more useful applicable information that isn't lame per video than anything else I've found on the internet. You've seriously made me fall in love with my bass again!
Thanks Andrew! Glad you're loving your bass. :)
Finally someone who can teach practical, comprehensible, and cool stuff! Thanks Josh. (Fausto here all the way down here in São José dos Campos, Brazil)
You're welcome Fausto!
What a lesson ! I am a teacher and I say : congratulations for such a clear synthesis !
Josh, I have played piano for 50 years and graduated music college. I just fell in love with bass 2 years ago. Have become very proficient already and your lessons are such a helpful and breath of fresh air besides playing all my scales, chords, modes, etc. This lesson is very helpful for relaxing and jamming. I like how you show these bass lines in records and that you show the written music as well. Look forward to many more of your lessons...
Thanks Paul!
omfg I just wanna say I love BassBuzz dude. A year ago I picked up the bass and this guy has either directly or indirectly taught me almost everything I know. Also just look at the way he makes these videos, it's insane. There's cool effects, humor, good explanation, tablature. I'm so glad he teaches bass and not like the saxophone or something, cuz otherwise we wouldn't have such an awesome teacher.
I haven't touched my bass in nine years. You have single handedly put a spark back into my life. I haven't ever been this excited about playing the bass. I will be signing up for Beginner to Badass this weekend. Thank you sir! Your passion for music is so genuine and infectious, and your generosity knows no bounds!
That's awesome! Have fun. :)
67 year old guy, learning the Bass, as it's been my lifelong dream. Always loved the Blues, have basic Bass knowledge, and your videos are a huge help.
I've been playing along with my 1960 Fender American Vintage Series, and you have not only got me inspired, but hungry for more. Thanks Josh! I am Subscribed to your Channel!
Thanks Peter, glad I can help!
Nice! "Blues Box" was the name of a radioshow in the 70s in Germany. I am born 1958...and play bass and guitar...also double bass, but, that has retired, have none.
The best way to play for me is: switch off the rationality...dare to play "wrong" notes...as bridges or somehow..just play! Make it "feel good"...You're on the right path.
I've been playing bass and the blues for 45 years, but I think BassBuzz is really entertaining and fun to watch, good job!
I’ve been a guitarist for almost 30 years, but am just now getting started playing bass. I suspect that your channel is going to help me greatly!
You make these bass lines so much easier to understand and your sheet you provided is priceless! Thanks!
You're welcome David!
Im learning to play guitar bass and english language, your videos are the best way I found to improve both at the same time. grettings from Colombia!
That's awesome Marcelo!
I've been playing bass since I was a kid (I'm 37 now) and these are some of the best lessons about blues I've ever seen. Great job! Thank you
You're welcome Giovanni!
This is golden information for beginners and I'm willing to bet quite a few have been playing for years and have never been taught this technique. If a person looks at the fretboard the way I do, it's a huge combination lock. We can open it up to a point but how much better is it when someone hands you a working combination and you learn where your root notes are Now you can play along with other instruments and backing tracks. You can learn song after song but until you can jam in the correct key your not on the way to being a bonafide , complete musician no matter the instrument. Great lesson👍
This is great. Best on the internet for a "beginner" for sure. I've been "playing" bass for 40 years, mostly by ear. If I had this video back then I would probably be sooooo much better by now lol. In the band I was in we wrote our own lyrics & music because we couldn't play anyone else's!
You are definitely the real deal. You explain theory very simple to comprehend, together with playing the bass guitar. Your sense of humor together with teaching makes you unique. I’ve learned tremendously, with method. Awesome, instructor, indeed. I’d like to meet you someday.
Thank you!
Yep, you blew my mind. Thanks
And tbh, you're the only guy I've found that I can stand listening to. Amazing content and great teacher. Thank you
I just wanted to say thank you so much Josh for your videos. I have been a drummer for over 15 years but just started the bass about 3 weeks ago and because of your videos I am able to play some songs and jam with a guitarist! Thank you so much!!
Thanks awesome Chuck, glad I could help!
“If you need to find out the key, just ask the guitarist” too real man 😂 your videos are great and your sense of humor is amazing. I’ve learned a lot and look forward to more!
Thanks Corey!
Another winner. Soon all the world will realise just how simple the bass is. Damn...
Muah hah hah! 😈
Hello Josh; I really appreciate your teaching. I’ve really grown the five months I’ve been playing my bass…thanks!!!.
Very clear teaching and precise fretboard layout graphics. My past bass instructor taught me some blues grooves but I didn't understand why those notes were there other than being cool.
Thanks Bryan!
I love the way you break things down so simple
Oh wow, this might be the absolute best video for bass beginners online... Thank you so much for uploading this!
Thank you!
This is the most fundamental video for a begginer bass!!!
Absolutely love your videos!!....not only is the lesson content most helpful for a beginner like myself, but your humor leaves me in stitches! thank you!!
This video is the best and most useful bass info on UA-cam. Thanks for breaking it down to make sense.
Thank you so much for the Blues Box, Josh. So simple and yet so effective. I'll be practicing this, this afternoon,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good to hear Andrew!
I’ve been playing ukulele for a couple of years, and my first bass guitar is arriving tomorrow!! I can’t wait to try out these patterns. I’ve watched a BUNCH of your videos and I’m excited to get to know a different 4-string instrument. 😊 Thanks for this excellent channel!
You're welcome Amy!
Thank you for these videos. Your teaching style is so simple for a noob like me to follow. I learned more in five minutes with you than the teacher I had for 2 months.
You're welcome, glad I could help!
Did you check out Joshs online course "From beginner to badass"?
Last week I did the last lesson and what should I say? It was awesome! Worth every single $
I'm not a total bass badass because I didn't completed some lessons for example "Higher and higher by Jackie Wilson" but I'm more bass badass now as I was for 6 months. 😬🤘🏼
Next week I'll meet up with some guys for my first jam session / bass audition! Thanks to Joshs course!
You're the best bass teacher on the planet! High praise i know, but it's true.
Been playing for a while. Got accepted to music college for next fall and i am not familiar with the blues at all. Thanks for the vid and the download. I will practice those for the next couple of months ❤
Thank you! It's totally helpful lesson! A few minutes and everyone can play blues and rock'n'roll
A very fun and very instructive video. I watched it without getting bored. the basics I will always use. Thank you so much.
You're welcome Samet!
Been playing bass for 20 years and I still enjoy these videos, mostly because the host is funny and loves Warhol (or velvet underground) so much he’s got the tattoo. 😂
This is my favorite video yet! I have to say I am a big fan and have learned much from your videos. The combination of humor, knowledge, and teaching ability is second to none on youtube!! Everything you teach is so practical and you are so down earth playing a squier and not always doing crazy bass fills that don't sound like real music. Thanks again!
Thanks Billy!
Josh, I'll take all the boxes you have to build my interchangeable Wall of Sound. The video is awesome!
Thanks Stu!
Josh, Duuuuuuude, I just lost 2.5hrs on my bass (not a bad thing) and I figured out that if I use my 5 string I can use both high and low survival shapes together....mind blown, keep on keeping on 😁
I just found this channel like 30 minutes ago and i love it already! Besides the musical knowledge , I like the way you edit the videos - it has a very nice pace. Some channels can be very long-winded and take way too long to get to the point. +Subcribed!
Thanks Dani!
Oh man, your content just keeps getting better, great stuff!
Thank you!
Totally great ! Excellent easy to follow bass line education. Interesting why the flat 7th sounds good, but it does.
Dude you deserve 1 million likes just for the scenes xD
Thanks Elies! 😛
Honestly, the intro got me to watch the full video. Well done!
your channel is great, just what I've been looking for: info that will get me playing bass with friends as quick as possible. on the down side it encourages me to continue to jumping around for hours on youtube until I find what I'm looking for. thanks
Yessss thank you for this video, my blues lines are so much cleaner and spicier now!
You're welcome Gianluca!
As a guitar player who has just made a bass this got me going straight away feeling like I was making music. Thanks
I tried it on my bass...didn't do so good but works great on catfish!
The best and most useful (and practical) bass tutorials, so many thanks :)
The blues box is so clear and no lumpiness
Best bass teacher ever!
Thanks Saladin!
Great Classic Blues Lines! Thanks!
Dude I can't thank you enough for Leaving Trunk! very very cool choice
Your lessons make me try harder. Not only educational but fun. Thanks!
Josh thank you, it’s pure talent
You are a great teacher 😊
Amazing. You made it seem so simple, after playing for years and only using tabs due to finding any theory massively overwhelming, I finally vaguely understand what's going on theory-wise after watching only 2 of your videos 🤘 cheers
Glad to help Dan!
Mahalo for the fun and informative bass lessons! I think your 12 bar blues progression needs a little Blues Box sprinkled on the last measure, to make the I into a V
Thanks for upping my bass game from 0! Now I’m starting to sound like I know what I am doing!
trainwreck the groove... been there! excellent lesson. i love how the same notes are being played but, in different contexts, changes the feel of the groove bigly!
thanks, you have a good teaching style. I am slowly learning how to understand music lingo; I have half dozen books on music theory for beginners that hurt my brain. these bite size videos with understandable definition of concepts I
can understand. Now things are making more sense and what are the meanings of these mysterious principles they speak of.
Not sure what the down vote would be for? Great video, great instruction, sound, video angles, humour and pace. Good stuff Josh 👍
A troll from a competing bass line formula / detergent company, probably. 😈
@@BassBuzz a Mister Sparkle subsidiary likely..... 😋
Dude, this is brilliant! What a simple and direct, yet thorough approach. 🤘
Thank you!
great lesson, easy to understand, made me realize that my picking thand technique sucks!
Gone through a ton of videos n none made learning this simpler & fun….! ❤
Awesome lesson AND fun to watch! Thank you so much.
You're welcome Dirk!
YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY THANKS
I'm loving your videos!! I'm learning so much!! Thanks for being awesome
Love this! Got the course by the way. As a beginner bass player the course is great. Never thought I'd be playing bass LOL
just found this channel today and have to admit i totally love it :) keep going!
Thanks Julian!
Great lesson. Great shirt. Cakes 'I will survive' uses this exact formula in jazz format.
I wish I could understand music theory,like you Josh,I'm just glad you've found a way to make it easier for plebes like myself to understand
Nobody should have to suffer through the boring-ass theory textbook I had in college, so I'm trying to put it in real-world terms we can all understand, glad it's helping Aaron!
@@BassBuzz me too,this blues box's has really done a lot for my playing,in the couple days I've been practicing it 👍👍
great video...love the choice of music and the play along...im playing along.
Excellent, practical and fun tips! Thaaanks so much!
Great stuff Josh.
Thank you.
I loved the commercial bit and thst last one was perfectly placed as the last right before annoyance. Gotta appreciate the hustle. Anyways i actually felt like i was learning this video and understanding the music thank you
"hmm, is it called The Basic Box because it contains an alkaline substance?"
I am deceased. :)
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Thank you, thank you,, you are a great teacher.. Great graphics,, easy to understand.
Wow, what a great video. Thanks very much!
Thanks, it makes live easyer.
Brilliant lesson!
Just bought a Bass Guitar, you make it look very easy! Thanks.
Absolutely loved the video. Really helpful teaching my son to play! Keep up the good work! uspoor!
Dude you are so good! I just started teaching my kid neighbour the bass and your lessons are a brilliant lesson plan!
You deserve more subscribers, I feel like anyone who is learning how to play bass would benefit a ton from these videos. I have decent guitar and music theory knowledge and still find these videos super useful and fun. Keep it up man.
Thank you!
I would absolutely love to see a "Rock Box" and "Jazz Box" installment.
Thank you Josh ! I learned more in the last 17 minutes than the last 40 years of messing with the bass.
You're welcome Mike!
Superb teaching and filmmaking!
Thanks Chris!
TY Five Stars from Germany
Your vids are very helpful! I'm a blues fan and these 7 easy lines have helped me a lot. I still cannot do the triplets, but I'm working on it. ( I love the humor too) Muchas gracias Josh!
Love your channel and all the helpful stuff you put out, i do wish your bass was just a little louder when you play along with songs though sometimes it is kinda drowned out by the track. Thanks again.
Love the Tramp!
What an excellent tour of the different blues patterns, and I love how you named them! Also, those caveat warnings at the very end were hilarious.
Another Very Creative Episode - The Best Part, Tooting My Own Horn, I Recall The Previous Box Pattern - I Wanted To Thank You So Much For Sticking With This Simple Box Pattern Throughout This Lesson - Much Appreciated - I Needed To Pause The Video As I Am Way Too Slow To Keep Up - BUT, Thanx To You, I Am Coming Around - Like The Robot Scale Lesson, Took Me Awhile - Excellent Video, Quite Entertaining, And Thanx For Putting In The Extra Effort - Well Done Brother Man
Cheers
Thanks Travis! Glad these are helpful for you. 👍