Blues Scales Explained For Bassists || Essential Scales For Bass Guitar (No.159)

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    In this video I explain what the major and minor Blues scales are and how to play them on the bass guitar.
    Blues scales are essential for bass players to know as they are used all the time in styles of music such as Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Funk.
    You can use Blues Scales for:
    1. Constructing bass lines
    2. Creating great sounding bass riffs
    3. Bass fills and licks
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    This bass video tutorial is suitable for absolute beginner bass players through to intermediate bassists.
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    Timestamp:
    0:00 - The Blues Scale Explained For Bass Players
    1:11 - Minor Blues Scale For Bass Guitar
    2:35 - Minor Pentatonic Scale in Classic Bass Lines
    3:44 - Transposing the Minor Blues Scale On The Bass Guitar
    4:36 - Minor Blues Scale In Classic Bass Lines
    6:23 - Major Blues Scale For Bass Guitar
    7:42 - Transposing the Major Blues Scale On The Bass Guitar
    8:07 - Create A Bass Fill Using The Major Blues Scale
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  • @ruthkearin3721
    @ruthkearin3721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the clear explanation of the difference between blues and pentatonic scales Greg. The diagrams make it easier to grasp as well. Can’t wait to experiment with them in our band songs.

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s great that you have a band situation to try all these concepts out in Ruth.
      You’ll definitely find the pentatonic and Blues scale shapes helpful for throwing in new ideas into your bass lines.

  • @thomasbudington5379
    @thomasbudington5379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You explain things very well! from New York

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Thomas, glad to help.

  • @BassNSax628
    @BassNSax628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the first time I’ve heard anyone explaining the difference between major and minor blues scales. I was confused about that for a long time. Thanks.

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help Mark. I think it’s an important area to get right for bass players.

  • @kennethwallace6438
    @kennethwallace6438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video. I appreciate the simple and straight forward way you explain concepts for the bass.

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kenneth, glad the lesson is helping.

  • @ianjohnson4987
    @ianjohnson4987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent - thanks

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Ian, glad you liked it.

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way Cool Brother Man
    Cheers

  • @smokeaterbarney
    @smokeaterbarney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been working on "The Real Me" by the Who. The Ox appears to be playing a C minor pentatonic with an occasional blues note thrown in during some of his runs (I think - Lol). Still a work in progress for me and I am an old dog. It's proving to be a challenging but fun study.

    • @charleswatson1
      @charleswatson1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is nothing quite as satisfying as mastering The Real Me and playing along with the track. Keep going!

  • @Ghost_Vulgarian
    @Ghost_Vulgarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Constructive.,Concise and Clear. Thanks once again, Greg. 🙏

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michael, I try to make things crystal clear in the lessons.

    • @Ghost_Vulgarian
      @Ghost_Vulgarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GregsBassShed You succeed every time, Greg.
      As my concentration isn't good, I have a couple of tunes l use to help me. Riders on The Storm and Soul Finger. Both very different but both with repetitive bass lines. What is your opinion on gaining concentration?

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Michael, if you haven't already tried it, I find structuring a practice session and getting rid of distractions can help a lot with concentration.

    • @Ghost_Vulgarian
      @Ghost_Vulgarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GregsBassShed Thanks Greg. I've been busy over the last few weeks, but I've found more time over the weekend to work on concentration, and of course practicing your last lesson on Tommy Shannon's bass.... Excellent lesson by the way.

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ghost_Vulgarian thanks Michael, that one is going down well with everyone so far!

  • @ryanh1378
    @ryanh1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My roommate thought I was watching a Russel Brand video!

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t look like him so it must be the voice! 😂 first time someone’s said that!

    • @ryanh1378
      @ryanh1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Greg's Bass Shed Ya, he heard your video from the other room.

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryanh1378 tell your roommate that they have a good ear for accents. I didn’t know Russell but we grew up within about 10 miles of each other!

    • @ryanh1378
      @ryanh1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GregsBassShed Cheers from Canada!

  • @BassNSax628
    @BassNSax628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another brilliant video Greg. Sunshine of your love is one of my all time favourites. Will you be using your new JC bass in any new videos?

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m definitely going to use the JC in future videos. Just recorded all the backing tracks for my new Jazz course on it and the bass sounds great!

  • @robertlehane9955
    @robertlehane9955 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Re: dominant 7th chords, what blues scale (major or minor) can be played over them?

    • @GregsBassShed
      @GregsBassShed  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Robert, you can use both blues scales over a Dominant 7th chord. The minor Blues scale will bring out the Bluesy sound. Also don't forget to use the chord tones - root, major 3rd, 5th, b7.