Blues Bass Lines: 6 Authentic Formulas That Work Every Time
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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If you want to play some 12-bar blues, on bass, you’re going to need to know how to get through the form using authentic sounding blues bass lines.
Once you do this, you can go virtually anywhere in the world - bass in hand - and jam with other musicians.
The blues is almost universally known, so if you ever find yourself playing with new people, you can always use some of these blues bass lines to start making music instantly.
You can start with incredibly simple lines and go all the way up to quite complex. There’s even more complex things you can do with the blues, but these 6 lines will get you started.
We blaze through the lines in the video so if you want all the tabs and notation, plus the backing tracks from all the bass lines in this lesson, you can get them for free here:
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With these resources, you’ll be able to start practicing each of these lines quickly and you’ll be jamming with other people in no time at all. Start with the simple ones and work your way up to the more complicated ones.
Remember, you don’t have to be tied to playing just one of these blues bass lines for the whole song. You can mix and match and go between all of them - sometimes even in the one song. Just be careful to change at the top of a form to avoid confusing your bandmates.
As always, if you have any questions, just drop them into the comments. I’d be more than happy to help out however I can.
Good luck with the lesson and happy playing!
Cheers,
Luke
P.S. Remember to get the tabs, notation and practice tracks from this lesson here:
becomeabassist.com/blues-bass...
THIS is what I have been looking around for so long!
Thank you for your efforts Luke. You've made what I thought was so complex, so much easier to understand. Awesome work and Thanks again.
No worries Reverend - I'm glad it all makes sense to you. It's easy once you know how!
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@@BecomeABassist None of what you're doing makes sense. You're not pointing to anyone's work for context. Even the dullards at Guitar Center are better at your rubbish than you. Why? People pay for their rubbish and walk out saying nothing, same as watching this BS.
Formula 1: 2:12
Formula 2: 3:56
Formula 3: 5:40
Formula 4: 6:42
Formula 5: 8:43
Formula 6: 11:02
Hero! Thanks!
You just got me over the hump. Been trying to play for 8 months now. watching every lesson on UA-cam and getting a little frustrated. this just got me into the fun mode. Thank you for this. I mean it Thank you.
That's so cool! Thanks so much for watching @Mark Biallas!
This is extremely helpful to me. Although the kind of bass I play is an acoustic, these really boost up my sound when I play. My friend who’s a country guitarist, really likes my blues bass playing. And we’re both considering combining our sound together with a cajon as our percussion. Endless thanks for this lesson, man.
Really simple lessons, much appreciated. These them things I already know, but can still appreciate the simplicity of it to review.
Perfect. This is exactly what I needed to get me started. Plus the presentation is competent, crystal clear, and concise. Many thanks Luke!
I can’t believe it I have played guitar for a long time and wanted to play bass, but it seemed very complex until I came across this. Now all of a sudden it’s there it all becomes clear. Like another comment “I’ve waited for this for years” the best and easiest practical explanation I’ve come across. Brilliant thank you!
I bought a book of transcriptions of Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn’s playing. The number of variations he puts into Sweet Home Chicago [which follows a 12 bar shuffle pattern] from the Blues Brothers is amazing! You can probably say that for all his playing in the Blues Brothers actually. Well worth a listen.
My favorite bass guy, the duck
I have been playing these for a long time, and even used them in live shows. what I struggled with teaching myself with books but YOU made it so simple. Thank you so much.
Outstanding lesson. Great introduction to blues bass playing. I played blues electric bass almost exclusively for over 10 years including hosting blues jams and I used these patterns in various modifications more times than I can imagine. I wish I had this when I was starting. Back when I got my start it was through a lot of listening to records to pick these up.
This is literally the perfect video for someone falling in love with blues. It couldnt have been more straight forward, informative, and consistent. Thank you so much!
Greetings from the Philippines ❤
I used to play guitar 10 years ago, some guys want me to play with them so I got a bass. I find your channel the best. Thanks.
This lesson is exactly what I started with in the late 60s. It immediately had me playing Bluesbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Ten Years After and many more covers in a band. Well done.
Nice Spector too.
Early Fleetwoodmac
I've been playing the bass for over 30 years and this series is the most practical, sensible and useful set of lessons I've discovered in ANY format! High praise indeed...For the beginner and intermediate player this is the QUICKEST way to become a: well, er...a BASSIST!(as long as you stick with it consistently).
Whilst not designed for the rock star, it's still a great refresher and an inspiration for the experienced player. Put it this way-"there's a smorgasbord of epicurean delights" just waiting for the low frequency aficinado to DISCOVER(or re-discover if that is your want)...
Greetings from a Washington State, USA; dyed in the wool hair farming purveyor of dinosaur ROCK!
Ive been playing for 30 years but I always return to keep my foundation rock solid Thanks Luke...more blues bass please,as their are endless variations....cheers
Hi Luke! Thanks you for sharing this ... great lesson! I really like the way you break things down, provide real world music/song examples, and explain how to use them. You do a great job presenting in this video.
Thank you SO much Luke. Your sharing of this wonderful genre of music is exactly what I have been most eager to pick up. Thank you!!!
I’m a guitar player. Screwing up bass lines. This. Totally straighten it all out for me . I’m playing better. Thanks so much
As always, Luke, your lessons are concise, precise and to the point, and backed up with great tab and notation downloads. Another satisfied Kiwi from New Zealand.
Glad to see someone on youtube explaining lessons at a level that everyone can understand. You are an excellent teacher and did an awesome job of explaining all of this. Thank you.
Thanks so much Franko - I really appreciate it. I'm really glad you like the explanation!
The best bass teacher on the internet. Bar none. Really keeps things easy to understand. Luke is the balm!
Luke is The Best👍
This is a great tutorial, perfectly explained, thanks!
Hello Luke,
I just want to echo Reverend Rodinal's comment. I play on my church's worship team and have been stuck for a long time. Looking forward to making some serious progress. Thank you!
Luke, thanks for the lesson. I have played guitar for a long time and started with bass a year ago. This is the best lesson I have found. thanks.
Just what I’ve been searching for! thank you! It’s so easy!
Luke.... you have provided a good foundation for the blues. It's all useable stuff. Anyone learning to play bass needs to grab what they can from as many sources as possible. This is just one of them. Pay no attention whatsoever to all these idiots and know-it-alls who are criticizing what you are doing.
luke! thank you so much for taking the time to make this excellent video. it's exactly the foundation for fun walking bass lines i was looking for. and that's not as easy to find as one might think.
when i searched only 'walking bass lines' nothing but jazz vids came up. no offense to the jazz heads, but i don't even know how they can call them walking. then i tried 'non-jazz walking bass lines' and still no luck. it finally dawned on me to try 'rock and pop walking bass lines' and that's how i got here :)
thanks again for your effort . these are fun to play.
Thank you so much for such a good lesson. This was so informative, it is literally gold. Especially for beginners. Thank you again, you truly are a excellent teacher.
I have attempted to play the bass for several years and never continue to actually play but once with a small band. I am trying once again and the blues is what I love and I appreciate you for simply sharing and explaining things. My challenge is I have small hands and arthritis pain keeps me from playing too long. My pinky finger can’t even reach the E string with enough strength and I find I lift my fingers away too often. Suggestions? So far- lighter gauge strings, small scale fretboard etc.
Right now I have at least made fifteen minutes a day a first goal. As I get my callouses built up I am remembering scales and practicing them.
Thank you so much for doing these videos
This is a mind opening. I can touch the music now. Thank you.
Thanks Luke. Great tutorial. Just the right amount of information without all the endless rambling on and on. Quite refreshing. Good on you!!!
Great stuff Luke! I recently started playing again after a break of 15 years. I'm finding so much great stuff on the internet. I just found your site and I am super excited to explore it. Great teaching.
Herzlichen Dank - echt super gemacht und erklärt. Und die Musik für zuhause zum Üben... Thank You!
nice to have finally some accurate description to Blues
Thanks, so much!!! This what I was looking for. These Blues bass formulas are excellent!!!
Great video! This should be required learning for all bass players.
Youve earned a subscriber. You opened the door that made me realize the beauty of Blues. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
WOW I am into the third section and this just makes sense- you broke this down so well it makes sense musically!! And the real world examples are a great addition.
You instructions are very understandable. You call notes you have tabs. Clear instructions thank you 👍👍 You Rock
This is fantastic! I am learning all the scales and stuff, but this is so simple to follow, thanks for the downloads also
Thanks Luke, great video, looking forward to trying these out.
Blues ? I like Blues, and i can a little bit play the Blues. Thank you for the Tablature Bro Luke, it's really help me to play the Bass.
Thank you Luke, you'll never know how much that helped me. The close ups on the frets answered everything!
Thanks friend
Thanks Luke! This will be my focus in the studio tomorrow........
Luke, Thank you. I have suscribed to your guide, it was your video that showed how to play "seven nation army" and "stand by me" that introduced me to your lessons. For ages people have been trying to explain # and b notes, your matrix showed me. So thank you and I wish you continued success
These are great lessons. Thanks Luke!
Very well explained. That's the tutoring style that I like. I play guitar but now I'm going to dig out a bass I have and try and try to learn some over the festive period.
"Yeah? Yeah?" This is gold for starting bass players. I'm a guitarist of 25yrs, recently picked up a bass to play around with mainly so I can lay down backing tracks for my home guitar recordings. This is a great starting point to embellish upon, thanks.
No worries friend! Glad I could help give you that starting point.
Thanks a lot for the PDF and mp3's from the Netherlands!
You have impeccable teaching skills. I wish l had seen this video earlier. It is simple and sweet. Thanks.
Absolutely AWESOME!
That was so simple but sick 🤙
Thank you very much for each lesson and for all these detailed stuff you prepared too.
Luke thanks!!! Amazing. Simple to understand and I am encourage to practice my bass more. ❤❤
I am a bassist wannabe, and this really helps, Straight to the point and very simple. Thank You!
A great start to music theory and just what i was looking for...thanks Luke.
Thanks Luke, great overview, excellent details, good pace for a guy like me who has some basic knowledge to follow along. Really appreciate the downloads. God bless.
Amazing video! Now I just need a bass so I can start practicing. Been playing the guitar for 15 years so I can play the progressions. I’m just not used to playing blues on a bass. This is a perfect way to get started.
thank you. I'm working on a piano/guitar/flute jungle theme and realised I need some blues bass theory. Your explanations came right handy
I'm not a bassist but ur tutorial is awesome! Simple and straight forward. Greetings from the States!
Excellent beginner bass lesson, I've been back to it a couple times (as a so-so guitar player, getting interested in the bass).
Best straight forward bass guy eva 🤟
Great lesson, Luke. Thanks for PDF.
Thank you so much for making this video.
Fantastic stuff! Thanks Luke
Thanks from Spain !!
Your explanation and teaching method is wonderfull, thank you very much, Excelent!
Well done! Simple, clear and great! Thank you.
Thank you sir, appreciate yours lessons
Kind of embarrassed to admit, after all these years I never messed around much with the blues, more into classical thrash metal. Always thought of the blues as kind of a one-trick pony. But man, what a pony. It's actually really fun and after all the time spent executing the vicious moves and stamina that metal demands, it's also easier. Next jam when the time is right I'm gonna pull out a few blues lines and see what happens. Really good presentation here, Luke. You opened mine eyes....
Luke than you a lot, your methodes are interesting and very easy to understand. support with pdf and backing track are perfect, well done
Thank you so much for this video. After learning guitar for a few years am now learning the electric bass. These basic blues patterns are so useful. Thanks again. Have subscribed for more videos.
I have just bought a bass and love the blues so many thanks for your excellent video
Extremely informative for blues bass foundation.
Thank you very much. Just what I was looking for. Sydney, Australia
So simple in your hands thanks for this good job 😉👍
Nice video, just every tip i was looking for!
great job, i always get back to basic when even i get stuck in my playing.. every time it gives new ideas.. thanks
Great lesson, thank you!
This is great. And thanks so much for suggested listening for songs that use these approaches.
I first found Scott's bass lessons when I started bass but he is obsessed with jazz and furiously fast solo playing. Totally lost me within a few lessons. Luke is much more rounded as a teacher and not stuck in one genre. Easy to understand and no paid membership required to learn bass. Excellent.
Thanks for the kind words Alex - I really appreciate it. I do actually have some premium paid content, although everything on the UA-cam channel and on becomeabassist.com will always be free. Thanks for watching!
Blues in general sounds better with a measured tempo on the bass/rhythm and simple, melodic phrases on the leads.
Thanks 😊. I'm new to Bass. I play by ear because I never learned how to read the bass clef. So thanks for displaying written music. Tabs are also good training wheels.😎
Hi Guy, that was great bass lesson! thanks so much for your time to prepare this class.
Learnt a lot from this clip :)
Thankyou for this!
simple, essential and very very helpful, beautiful tutorial!
Love this lesson man! Greetings from Singapore!
Really great lesson. Thanks!
Very easy to follow, thank you!
You really made a good job! I hope I'll start to play my Ibanez soon
Thanks Luke! Great tutorial! Happily subscribed.
Best I ve seen yet for starters thank you
thank you very much! i was looking for that kind of wonderfull thing to begin to play!thanks from France
Luke tremendous lesson! Thank you
Great teaching video, it's much easier to learn and understand what I'm seeing and hearing. Thanks for including song and artists to help understand what you've taught. When you play an example, what/where is the music tempo coming from? I would like to have it to practice and learn different techniques. Thank you.
it's very simple and perfect tutorial👍
Thank you so much Luke !
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing this.