Top 15 Blues Bass Lines of ALL Time

In this video, I break down 15 of the most popular blues bass lines ever recorded from artists such as B.B King, Buddy Guy, Cream, Freddie King, Brooker T & The MG'S, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, Mel London, Muddy Waters, John Mayer, Robert Johnson, Sonny Thompson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mack Rice, Taj Mahal, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, William Bell, Wilson Pickett and many more!

This video will teach you not only the history and theory behind these iconic blues bass lines but also some quick tips and things to watch out for!

Whether you're an advanced or beginner bass player I'm sure you'll be able to find some useful tips and exercises you can apply to your bass playing.

So if you want to learn how to play 15 of the greatest blues bass lines ever recorded from legendary bass players such as Donald "Duck" Dunn, James Jamerson, Tommy Shannon, Noel Redding, Jerry Jemmott, Willie Dixon, Pino Palladino, Melvin Brannon, Lewie Steinberg and Bill Willis... check out this lesson!

In this video, you'll also learn:
- How to lock in with the backbeat of the snare
- The difference between a major and minor blues
- How to develop a great shuffle feel
- The 2 intervals that define the sound of the blues
- How to play in a 12/8 time signatures

Timestamps:
0:00 - Bass line 1
1:24 - Bass line 2
2:45 - Bass line 3
4:15 - Bass line 4
6:07 - Bass line 5
6:48 - Bass line 6
7:51 - Bass line 7
9:01 - Bass line 8
9:54 - Bass line 9
10:46 - Bass line 10
11:30 - Bass line 11
12:59 - Bass line 12
14:04 - Bass line 13
15:11 - Bass line 14
16:07 - Bass line 15
16:45 - How to learn songs quickly

If you have any questions feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Have an awesome day,

Jaz

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#basslessons #bassguitarlessons #bluesbasslines

[JazMoss]

*What was your favourite blues bass line?* Also, let me know if I missed any iconic blues bass riffs!

[kylacoulter]

I always come to bass line videos to find new songs to listen to. Musicians always have the best taste in music!

[dkrhymes]

This is probably the most helpful video I have seen in the hundreds of videos that I have watched over and over again trying to find effective beginner base lines. Forever grateful.

[gimmeagig]

That was a great blues lesson. I'm a more advanced player and I know all of these tunes. But I'm still getting something out of it. It is nice to re-visit these tunes that I played on so many jam sessions. Hearing the original bass lines is good. You seem to be a really good player and you certainly a good teacher

[everready]

Thanks for this video. The material here will give me a couple of weeks of stuff to work through. As a 60 year old beginner, it's helping me to keep my brain from turning into mush.

[paulozanetti]

You are the best man!! Thank you for your generosity in sharing knowledge. Paulo Zanetti, South America, Brazil.

[javiergarciavicente]

Great video and delightful playing. Definitely worth studying it throughout as a beginner or advance bassist. Hard to pick a favourite bass line since I loved them all. Let's say bass line 13 (She caught the Katy). I find this type of bass line very useful for using it on other musical styles like country, soul or gospel but even pop and folk too. Keep up the good work and congrats for the excellent quality of the content.

[jezdowns]

Love SRV but it has to be "She Caught the Katy" for me. Duck Dunn is an absolute legend, possibly my fav bassist of all time and what a lovely run in bars 10 to 12. No-one locks in the bottom end like the Duck!

[DavidJohnson-ppsy]

Wonderful resource, Jaz. Much appreciated. I'm now devoting my weekend to "This House is Rockin'". Have a good one.

[ianmackenzie]

Thank you very much for this video! Great blues runs to learn and add to the 'ol tool bag.

And thank you also for the downloads. I particularly appreciate the music notation! I loathe tabulature.

[elhiars]

God damn I hope your channel blows up this is an amazing video. Adam Neely-esque only more about the playing aspect of music. Its amazingly high quality and informational.

[yoonseok]

Thank you, Jaz for sharing valuable contents. I really enjoyed it.

[MarcellinusVD]

Thanks a lot for this video, pdf and backing tracks. This'll keep me working for a while. I love that last bass line, Back Door Man, a lot.

[cuzzo]

Cheers for these tabs Jaz...they are great tunes and I am looking forward to playing them. Nice one fella...all the best 👍

[consultingengineer]

Thank you young man, from a very old man. I wish you much success!

[redbarron]

Subbed at 1800. Just saying. I love your format and delivery is amazing and perfect for my learning style. Keep it up 100, 000 subs in no time

[VicelikeGold]

I'm wearing headphones. I can hear the bass EASILY, even behind the drums. Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago" is the only version I knew. Gonna check out the Blues Brothers sometime. Thanks for the vid!

[geoffpoole]

Very easy to follow and very informative too. Great instruction.

[EricoGS]

Nice job! So many tips ... and thanks for share all the tracks & pdf!! 👏

[outpastmusic]

Still just a wanna be bass player...but my bandmates cut me a lot of slack. Thanks so much for this video...! I will be spending a good amount of time with it. And thanks for the FREE transcriptions and backing tracks...! Wow, that's a great incentive to keep learning...!