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 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."
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).
Josh... This is just the best TH-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.
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.
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.
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!
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)
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...
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.
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!
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!
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!
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👍
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.
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!!
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 😁
“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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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 ❤
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
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.
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!
These box shapes are awesome for beginners. But the real fun starts when you finally learn to break out of the boxes and become a real musician. That's the goal.
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!
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
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.
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.
Josh... This is just the best TH-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!
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...
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.
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. :)
What a lesson ! I am a teacher and I say : congratulations for such a clear synthesis !
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!
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!
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.
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!
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. :)
This is beyond-awesome! It's be-awesome!!!
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!
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!
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👍
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'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!
You make these bass lines so much easier to understand and your sheet you provided is priceless! Thanks!
You're welcome David!
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!
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!
You're the best bass teacher on the planet! High praise i know, but it's true.
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 😁
“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! 😈
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!
Hello Josh; I really appreciate your teaching. I’ve really grown the five months I’ve been playing my bass…thanks!!!.
There should be a love button....cause ,I'd click it.
Oh wow, this might be the absolute best video for bass beginners online... Thank you so much for uploading this!
Thank you!
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!
This video is the best and most useful bass info on TH-cam. Thanks for breaking it down to make sense.
This is the most fundamental video for a begginer bass!!!
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. 😂
Honestly, the intro got me to watch the full video. Well done!
Dude you deserve 1 million likes just for the scenes xD
Thanks Elies! 😛
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!
Thank you! It's totally helpful lesson! A few minutes and everyone can play blues and rock'n'roll
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!!
As a guitar player who has just made a bass this got me going straight away feeling like I was making music. Thanks
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 love the way you break things down so simple
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!
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!
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!
Josh, I'll take all the boxes you have to build my interchangeable Wall of Sound. The video is awesome!
Thanks Stu!
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!
Thanks for upping my bass game from 0! Now I’m starting to sound like I know what I am doing!
The best and most useful (and practical) bass tutorials, so many thanks :)
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!
Your lessons make me try harder. Not only educational but fun. Thanks!
Totally great ! Excellent easy to follow bass line education. Interesting why the flat 7th sounds good, but it does.
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..... 😋
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!
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 Josh ! I learned more in the last 17 minutes than the last 40 years of messing with the bass.
You're welcome Mike!
just found this channel today and have to admit i totally love it :) keep going!
Thanks Julian!
Dude, this is brilliant! What a simple and direct, yet thorough approach. 🤘
Thank you!
I would absolutely love to see a "Rock Box" and "Jazz Box" installment.
The blues box is so clear and no lumpiness
Absolutely loved the video. Really helpful teaching my son to play! Keep up the good work! uspoor!
Dude I can't thank you enough for Leaving Trunk! very very cool choice
Awesome lesson AND fun to watch! Thank you so much.
You're welcome Dirk!
Best bass teacher ever!
Thanks Saladin!
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. 👍
Dude you are so good! I just started teaching my kid neighbour the bass and your lessons are a brilliant lesson plan!
Gone through a ton of videos n none made learning this simpler & fun….! ❤
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'm loving your videos!! I'm learning so much!! Thanks for being awesome
i know music theory for saxahpone just not guitar stop bullying me lol. love your content youve helped me come so far in my bass knowledge.
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!
These box shapes are awesome for beginners. But the real fun starts when you finally learn to break out of the boxes and become a real musician. That's the goal.
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 👍👍
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
great video...love the choice of music and the play along...im playing along.
Best video ever. Thank you for the free blues box 😂
Thanks Eli!
Thank you, thank you,, you are a great teacher.. Great graphics,, easy to understand.
"hmm, is it called The Basic Box because it contains an alkaline substance?"
I am deceased. :)
🤓
Josh thank you, it’s pure talent
I tried it on my bass...didn't do so good but works great on catfish!
Excellent, practical and fun tips! Thaaanks so much!
Great Classic Blues Lines! Thanks!
This is probably my favorite bass channel(sorry @Davie504). A lot of good info, easy to follow, and entertaining. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thank you!
great lesson, easy to understand, made me realize that my picking thand technique sucks!
Your videos are so well made! They have been funny and very helpful.
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.
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.
Your videos are a lot better than I initially thought. I really enjoy the way you teach. Your skits are pretty good too hahaha
Thanks Reggie!
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
Thank to you, i’ve decided to learn bass, and the way you teach is great, easy to understand, and fun, keep up the great work man, you’re the best
Nice, congrats on starting bass!
Just bought a Bass Guitar, you make it look very easy! Thanks.
Josh, I love your lessons. Really useful, easy to follow and you make them fun! Best Bass tuition on the tube dude.
Thanks John!
I love the way you teach, congratulations, your videos are awesome and so funny!
Thanks Kevin!
2:05 1= root, 5=fifth, 7 = flat seventh, 8= octave. That's the key (and for many only) information non-bass-guitar-players are looking for here.
Great lesson. Great shirt. Cakes 'I will survive' uses this exact formula in jazz format.