L04 Bass Practice Blues Shuffle Bass Play Along Level 2 (Intermediate Lesson Box Patterns + Solo)

This bass practice lesson (L04) is built around a full Blues Shuffle play-along designed for intermediate players, but is accessible to players at all levels.

Welcome to L04 — the next lesson in the PracticeBassHere series of bass guitar play-along tutorials.
Each lesson guides you through three structured play-along segments before we dive into technique, music theory, box-pattern strategies, and “things to know.”

This Level 2 lesson focuses on the classic blues shuffle feel — an essential groove for every bassist. We’ll work through box-pattern navigation, shuffle timing, and a simple solo-style fill section to help you build confidence across the fretboard.

Whether you’re an intermediate player or a motivated beginner learning to slow it all down, this play-along will strengthen your timing, articulation, and feel.

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:41 Ear Training
2:24 Your Turn
4:03 Slow–Low
6:10 Things to Know

🎯 What you’ll learn in L04
• How to lock into a 12 bar blues shuffle groove
• How Level 2 box patterns connect in musical phrases
• How to build a simple solo-style fill without losing the pocket
• Tips for improving timing, muting, and articulation
• Why slowing it down always works — even at Level 2 and Level 3