BOOTSY'S BASIC FUNK FORMULA

[@samcooke2000]

He makes it look easy. I like the way he teaches without any kind of arrogance. He just loves playing. It's like he doesn't even realise how great he is, and he believes anyone can do what he does! LEGEND!!!!

[@jamiebell2164]

Bootsy, Baby!

[@dgther]

This is so goes beyond the ultimate funk bass lesson - this is a lesson on how to live your life! You hit on the ONE.... then everything you feel can fit into that little space you got. Ahh... love him.

[@MyTeelee]

He was probably high as a kite but as clear as windexed windows.

[@zapharatu]

Also gotta add that this is probably the simplest, most straight forward and best explanation of funk I've ever seen!

[@notoncemoreagain]

Such a simple riff... obviously the backbone of funk. Too many people overcomplicate things... such a legend, and what he showed here is epic because of the simplistic perfection. I don't claim to be any expert at funk, but I know good funk when I hear it.

[@TheMastFravekator]

i just love the syncopated "UH" the he continues repeating while playing

[@wideman0008]

it's like that guy is rapping, playing bass, explaining the funk, and messing around at the same time... amazing

[@grindnoisegorecore]

An absolute go-to for anyone wanting to learn the bass, drums or funk.

[@ainahainas]

That is kick ass - funny how the greatest of musicians seem to express patience and support for those who aspire to learn.

[@memnoch2000]

Yes! I have waited 24 years to see this again and searched for it for many many years. Thanks for posting this. And thank you Bootsy!

[@aurosne]

This is the best music lesson I have every watched. So simple yet so so right. Hit on the one then fit what you can inbetween, then hit on the one. IF you follow that you will rock...No wonder Buckethed is so awesome.

[@fenderstratguy]

It's SO COOL the way he can EXPLAIN it with such ease and clarity

[@Ediblspaceships]

that little space that you got! :-)

[@crazyguitardude666]

man... he's like a bass hendrix

[@ew422]

This is *exactly* why KZbin exists. Bootsy rules!

[@floydturbo2]

This guy just seems so nice..Everytime I have seen him on TV or internet he always has a smile and a good attitude...

[@bassmanb3]

Bootsy is awesome. He Played with James Brown and Parliment /Funkadelic. Saw him Live (Bootsy's Rubber Band in the 70's) He influenced My funk style long ago. (Hey Bootsy! Are You a star?) "Twinkle twinkle Baby." Best Quote by anybody ever!!!!!

[@BassGuitarGuy128]

I love how he has that massive grin on his face the whole time.

[@ensoundment]

This piece of information that is being relayed here to aspiring musicians that play bass guitar... or in my case bass keyboards... is a simple, accurate and honest fact. Keeping it on the One !!! The mathematics is very rudimentary... in fact most musicians .. especially funk musicians.. that do not adhere to this rule... are lost.. usually out of the pocket and do not create enough space. If you study what Bootsy is telling you here with all your heart, you will be a great musician. db

[@Budalaad]

this groove is unbelivable! i could listen to this all day.

[@deaddirtycarnie]

Ear splitting grin, sunglasses, suit that's louder than the amp. Yeah, Bootsy's trippin'.

[@Loldelol]

Bootsy taught me how to play bass in this 1:21 minute long video ITS BOOTSY BABY!

[@Joppie119]

his smile creates instant happyness for everybody, he can make the world smile with his funk and smile.

[@madmalik13]

Bootsy is one of my musical heros.

[@Obduros]

Never thought of it that way when playing. Simple and a great formula.

[@reelBigSpic]

Basic and right to the point. Bootsy make brushing my teeth look hard. I can't do this, but I appreciate him taking the time!!!

[@MrJETCITY]

It's the way he hits the one. It just sounds so funky.

[@m3coupe4me]

That little sample diddy right there is better than anything I heard on the radio today. God bless real creativity.

[@FZFender]

Yeah I know, you know? ;D

[@davecg2]

a true legend and some of the best improv advice out there, it made a night/day difference for my random jam sessions

[@asaness1k]

Y'know?

[@PronatorTendon]

His line on I Got To Move is epic, one of the best of all time

[@MDVEEJAZZ]

So much rhythm, groove, timing, feel and FUNK!! should be against the law. He sounds better than I do just giving a 30 second demo.

[@jebsievers]

One is definitely NOT the loneliest number in the realm of FUNK.

[@hitailit]

Thanks Bootsy. Great video. And now I know what hit it on the one means. Slammin.

[@zapharatu]

"and then you go back to your funk" haha. Friggin' awesome. What a great clip. Thanks for posting!

[@andyfoz]

when Bootsy Collins cut his finger he bleeds the funk, yes sir!

[@limeyamos]

Not just his funk formula but his life formula period. "It's all on the one, baby"

[@stevensteelbird]

The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Bootsy Collins, ladies and gentlemen!

[@tBassowl]

I watch this video everytime I need to remember how to feel funk. Funkatastic!

[@pCeLobster]

this is more meaningful than 98% of the bullshit i learned during my short time in music school. that's for damn sure.

[@Mamo878]

True dat, Bootsy! You da one.

[@naycnay]

Man he seems so high... Gotta love Bootsy! Pure funk.

[@TomsWorkbench]

Bootsy is THE MAN. That's the best freaking thing out there. Go on with your bad self, Bootsy...

[@Timmyfunk1]

It now resides in the universe, along with many other musical innovations.

[@ratherbealive]

He is. He really is the man.

[@1CandyGirl]

That was really cool! I'm a piano player but will eventually add bass to the resume. Thanks, Bootsy!

[@Mindlabytinth]

One, "snap" y'now? One, "snap" y'know? "plays" oh, ah, oh, ah. This man puts a smile on my face everytime I see this vid :)

[@Holygasoline]

You gotta love Bootsy... such a cool guy.. born with a bass in his hands !

[@jgk381]

I read an interview where he said he learned "on the one" from playing in the James Brown Band, and JB would always yell "keep it on the one!"

[@Gulyjam]

It's true! You can make the grooviest line with just a few notes. Music is in your heart, not in how many notes do you play.

[@mrscojoe]

I love the syncopation between his "uhs" and the bassline. Epic man.

[@mrheimdall]

"Jammin' on the one!" - Theo Huxtable

[@ZINCOVIX8754]

bootsy the genius

[@Avipaul]

One! I base all my baselines on that. That's all you ever need. ; )

[@drumtravelfun]

So simple, so right, so good.

[@NORAK69]

This guy is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fenderstratguy]

Bootsy, if you're out there reading this, RESPECT! That was so cool

[@hammondb333]

Ol Bootsy said "ya'know" 13 times even ya'know was said funky

[@hallamhal]

Bootsy IS the bass, man!

[@hallowedbethygame2840]

@JonkoB20 use pickup closest to the neck, boost mids and a little highs, pluck near the bridge

[@liennto]

quite possibly best of youtube! all-time!!

[@grebssie]

Love your bass!

[@GGdiskMan]

Oh my god. This formula is absolute Genus! This is way better the pathagorean formula!!! Its so simple but amazing! Now that! right there is what you call writing music, That's FUNK!!! I STILL can't get over how awesome that is!

[@oscarrookie]

thats is one funky bass!

[@Candygirl820]

i am in love with him! so funky. more bassist need to see this!

[@Timmyfunk1]

They are both funky. They compliment each other.

[@Detroitfarm]

I have the formula. Thanks to Professor Bootsy.

[@ShawnyBoeDeepCBoy]

I wish every thing about music was this easy

[@spurts]

Never a truer word spoken mate.

[@WOWTODAZ]

greatest style that a person can have. you know

[@juld55]

Oh my god, that's the greatest thing I've ever seen!

[@PokeABrain]

he's too damn happy :)

[@nolanb21]

One of the best.

[@NintendoWeed]

O Bootsy you are the Funk Man for the ages.

[@technoguyx]

Simple as hell and works. Awesome. :D

[@Walkersmusic]

I love it! Bootsy is the man! I feel like I'm back in high school! awesome man! Midiman

[@sumpade]

Wow, that's actually really good advice, lol.

[@Filipe191]

because of u this was my 33256237th time reading the word " Funk" and it still sounds funky. bootsy owns btw

[@superagnitio]

@SlikkTim while talking, love it!

[@BBoyFury]

@BassGuitarGuy128 That's why I love funk. It's all about havin a good time. No disrespect to metal and rap, but sometimes I just wanna be happy, and that's when I listen to the funk.

[@snipelfritz]

@n2brideau I second that. I use this formula all the time on guitar, sometimes without realizing it. He really does summarize funk bass/guitar in the simplest terms possible, however someone who is just beginning to play bass would probably be totally lost after this.

[@oneminutewithprod]

Genius at work

[@nerp23]

Best clip ever!:) Bootsy is the man, period!

[@AbsolutTazz]

thank you bootsy, thank you thank you thank you

[@nyge23]

yes way! i would vote for that!

[@highlife899]

such a simple way of showing how to play funk. Shows that his a good funk bassist

[@subatomicsound]

Wicked! Bootsy's got the truth.

[@rafasounds2010]

this is the cooolest / funniest video ive seen on youtube in four years

[@pwilson1980]

May the Funk be wid you

[@VinylFullofSoul]

1:03-1:07 is the best! This whole thing is great.

[@Mamo878]

Legend!

[@onlyjoetee]

cool shirt,beautiful fingers,great natural musician...

[@hazatude]

I love you Mr. Collins!

[@phektus]

Funk is all about the ONE. This is how the great Father of Funk James Brown described how he invented FUNK - shift the emphasis on the downbeat (as compared to the upbeat reminiscent of the popular african american musical styles of that day like RnB). The Great Bootsy is actually explaining the foundation of FUNK itself; and is FUNK Himself.

[@seintime]

...and that's the funk ! Bootsy the funk mastermind !

[@ernieballsting]

love this guy

[@MrPisster]

@SlikkTim Ah you're right man, he's movin' to the groove even when he turns it off.

[@geefron]

That man is to funk as a heart is to life. Cot damn that is supa dupa funkalicious!

[@M2Mil7er]

1.03 duwidit yunah, duwidit yunah, duwidit yunah, duwidit yunah... *infinity*