The BB King Blues Box Explained - Use The BB Box To Play In Minor & Major Blues

Today's lesson is all about the BB King blues box and how to use it in Major and minor blues. Unlock your musical soul and make your guitar sing like a King!
Sometimes called the Albert King Box but definitely played by BB King.
See this one close up here in this live video of Blues Boys Tune by BB King
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There is ANOTHER BB King box too...subject for another BB King blues box guitar lesson, where I show you how they all hook up.
THEN I'll be doing a 3rd live stream with a rundown of BB Kings 5 favorite licks :)
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Psst! I'm going to be tackling The 3 Kings over the next couple of months, so make sure you subscribe and smash the notification bell so you don't miss anything!
1. BB King
2. Albert King
3. Freddie King
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[@Tenpoints777]

Once again, another HOME RUN guitar lesson! Huge thanks from Cleveland Ohio... Cant wait to see what you got coming next! Cheers.

[@rickysguitar]

Thank you :) There's another lesson coming with another BB King box he loved to play. See you on the livestream hopefully buddy :)

[@derekhealey4743]

Fantastic, it’s like being in college taking music lessons, the best tuitions and explanations of all the teachers on the internet, thank you so much 🎸🎶.

[@ScottDickman]

Yes sir Ricky. You have a gift of teaching guitar. Going where no other you tube teacher seems to want to go in such a methodical approach to learning that fretboard and the why behind each note. Thanks for demystifying the guitar.

[@Apolo62]

Greetings from Sweden. You are the best teacher!!!!!! Love you all!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤💕

[@AncientGranules]

I cannot believe the coincidence! Today I managed to 2 hours playing over a E minor slow backtrack and I just discovered the Bb King Box by chance, my brain told me to try the shape and I kept using it once in a while in various places. Thanks for the full explanation and now I also remembered to have seen it use by many players in Rock music!!! After 40 years I am finally playing FAR better thanks to your channel mainly! ❤ ... Addition : I just remember there is a Jeff Beck song that starts with it and it is the main feature!

[@steveb4400]

Yes. You play guitar to soothe your soul. So true. Thanks Ricky.

[@createlovehappy]

Boom! I just realized why I play guitar. Because it let me be in the "now". and why I would spend 5-8 hours every night all by myself in my room. I was soothing my soul, grounding myself in the sound, connecting my mind and body on the fretboard, and expressing myself. I thought I was writing songs, but really I was pouring my heart out. In the "now". Now now

[@michaelaiello9525]

I’ve been using this shape from my knowledge of the major pentatonic , finding the relative Maj of any blues root that I’m on. I really appreciate learning that this is what BB did. I know it will now inform how I use that box. And the breakdown of the color tones in the scale is so helpful. 3rd the defining color, 5th transparent, 7th more color, 2nd and 6th really nice sophisticated color, the 4th tricky more complicated, the flat 3 can be bent up almost to the maj 3 and the root resolve, the octave backward slide can close a phrase. This is great! Thanks Ricky!

[@terrancemattoon6869]

I know this video is 3 years old but I am very glad that I found it.I’ve learned more from this than I did after almost a year with Fender lessons.After your explanation of how this works I’ve had my aahh haa moment.I am finally making real music.Thank you.

[@theunsuccessfultrader5681]

Hey. One more year later. How u makin out???

[@edyu1977]

I wish I had watched it 3 years ago... Great lesson

[@rickknowlan8949]

Another excellent video, Ricky! A great teacher is someone who can simplify the complicated, provide "memory hooks", and inspire students. You do it all with good humour and humility. Thank you.

[@tonyshababy100]

It’s So easy for you to teach..Blessings, keep up the good work.. And Thank you kindly..

[@laahchan1]

The first time, I understand House of BB. Thanks to you.

[@davethompson3364]

Thanks for this and other lessons. Had a breakthrough moment the other day. Was thinking I wasn't going to move forward. Keep up the good work

[@michaelknight1251]

Great way of getting a handle on guitar, thank you Ricky lovely lesson, Mick from Melbourne

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Mick! Thanks buddy

[@argus5323]

God Bless you for this... tell your family thank you for helping make the video happen and putting the vacuuming on hold for the video... i feel this video helped me understand how to play guitar more. like making my way through the plateau that im at.

[@Salzbuckel]

This was brilliant, because it's all about how to fulfill any bluesy kind of expression wanted on which places on the fretboard. That is, what you have to achieve, when you try to express a certain feeling musically. I firgured out some of those different feelings by myself, but for me there was always something missing, some other variations.Those i found here wonderfully explained by deconstructing parts of chords i was missing.

[@michaelsamazingenglish8580]

Ricky is so great! Utterly chaotic about a third of the time, but, it works. I learn more from Ricky than from any guitar teacher on YT. I think Ricky strategically plans the chaos to keep us focused. I love it!!

[@rickysguitar]

If It's a live video then yes...expect chaos as I battle technology, (especially in my older videos). I appreciate you watching despite the chaos and stoked you learn stuff from my vids Michael :)

[@michaelsamazingenglish8580]

@@rickysguitar It's not a criticism. I think you're a genius. Seriously you have made things clear for me that I've heard for years but never fully comprehended. Love your videos and appreciate the work that you do. Cheers!!

[@trevorkenward7661]

I have stumbled on a gem with you my friend. I will be devouring these lessons. Thank you for your service as they say.

[@fabianleus2954]

Dankjewel from the Netherlands 🤯 another mindblowing lesson ...was already using the house of blues but now i know what i'm doing ( or should be doing )

[@Gee-Jay68]

one of the most comprehensive lessons on BB King box out there definitely coming back as a ref 5* thanks very much.

[@craigseaborn4222]

Excellent lesson, thanks Craig

[@Apolo62]

Love you with all my heart. Tha best explanation !!! Now can i understand the root note is very important to land.Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@steveg.3022]

Great lesson! Thanks for posting this and explaining it thoroughly, but simply.

[@ercimoisa4235]

Thank you, I had to watch a second time and take notes. So much information. Thank you.

[@mikkideleon6735]

Paw Paw Michigan @2 miles from TREMOLO guitar shop in Kalamazoo

[@denselman]

Thanks!

[@rickysguitar]

Thanks Drew, very much appreciated.

[@stevenboiter8589]

I have to say you are a very good teacher

[@NJTNYP]

Just stumbled onto your channel. Loved the lesson. I have really struggled with mixing minor and major leads. Thumbs up and subscribed😎👍

[@tubeamp2872]

Ricky I've learned more from you in 5 days since I've found your videos than 2 years here. Sure I know a lot but the repetitive note naming you do is outstanding for knowing these scale degrees.. I hope you keep posting these amazing lessons.

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Me too....

[@EDGARDOUX1701]

Man! Months looking for a good explanation and the whys and found it!! You got a new subscriber!

[@tnvalleyyoga7122]

I don't know if anyone showed up for the live broadcast but I see you have 1.k likes that's-cool and a good class.

[@rickrutledge7361]

Wow! Excellent lesson. I learned so much. My new favorite guitar teacher.

[@careyw3161]

Great lesson. Thank you for explaining the function of the various elements of the chords. I will be returning to this lesson several times.

[@berndfachinger6000]

Totally underrated channel.

[@albertbrooksy7342]

Hi I'm from Fiji i really appreciate your tutorial lessons on the bb king's box.i wanna learn more .thanks.

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

i know most of this but this was a good study to go back over, i feel like i learnt new stuff too, or new ways of viewing old info maybe, regardless your a great teacher mate, your passion and enthusiasm show, thanks for the inspiration and tips, ha the hoovering bit is funny! got me there!

[@erniewms1]

Just subscribed. Just found you. Absolutely useful and understandable lesson. Thank you so much. (80 year old beginner)

[@rickysguitar]

Welcome aboard Ernie!

[@laurahastings3140]

Nice

[@austinsandefer649]

Super! 🎸

[@slickwillie3376]

This will help a lot with learning by providing some motivation and spicing things up a bit.

[@1mankosabi2]

I have subscribed your video two day's ago and have already found so many stuffs that needed for a beginners. Yours video's have been a guide to find my lost way on guitar journey. I appreciate your time!!! Lots of love fromLA.

[@trevorkenward7661]

Bloody hell, I never clocked that about the dots.. Thanks for that Ricky.

[@matthewtopp5695]

what an awesome lesson. thank you

[@ChanokchaiChauychoo]

i can feel you have a teacher's soul! nice channel

[@thedevilsbox]

Rock on, Ricky! Keef in Colorado!

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Keef!

[@uphillbill]

I think I would watch your videos even if I wasn't learning anything. But I am learning and really appreciate your effort. Please don't stop.

[@steveworley2997]

Great lesson, very clearly explained. Thank you!!

[@bouncingswordsful]

Annoyed I have only just found that you exist, really enjoying your content

[@freddycracium8548]

Great lesson, learning from Denver Colorado, usa.thx brah👍😊👽

[@paulpitters2185]

Fantastic lesson

[@RDarrylB]

Thank you, sir, for this video. I have seen the "house" shapes before, and usually it shows the root and whether it is major or minor, but it is nice to see what intervals the other notes are. I think something is finally getting through my skull!

[@robdee9341]

Many thanks Ricky great lesson.

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

thanks again for a great instructional piece. From Norfolk.

[@rickysguitar]

Hey Hypnoray! Glad you enjoyed it. There's ANOTHER box that BB King loved to play coming in another video. Stick around.

[@paullacey5528]

Great Content Mate. Paul Lacey New Zealand.

[@rpmartin1886]

The 19th minute was worth the price of admission!

[@1987sfinest]

Thank you from NZ

[@davidrobbins2460]

A very explanatory lesson, thanks.

[@johnseale9020]

Hi, from Dallas Tx. John S.

[@philjames1019]

Sorry Ricky, missed the live transmission, but well worth waiting for. Another "true to form" great tutorial!! Cheers!!

[@mandmjerome]

hi from shreveport

[@phiddler1]

wow good lesson thank you

[@richardelg4412]

Oceanside CA USA and rockin.😎🤙

[@sgd5k292]

Excellent lesson! Just one suggestion is on your chalkboard, label just one fret on each diagram...sometimes one can get lost to exactly where we are. Thanks!

[@alanroberts997]

Hi Ricky, Al here from Switzerland.

[@rickysguitar]

Hi Al! Yodelay eee ooo!

[@ronwilkie6269]

Ron From Canada

[@castle5711]

Great lesson. Now i have a whole new way to listen to my BB King collection.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Just amazing!

[@petercumper2763]

Fantastic!!

[@KenMkickashmods]

One of the benefits of your lessons are the great PDFs, by any chance did you ever create the PDF for this video BB King Box?

[@JB-se2ef]

Hi from Poland

[@photogartho]

Great lesson.Thanks from rainy California!

[@rickysguitar]

Your welcome. Thank you from snowy Yorkshire!

[@earltomas]

Very good lesson just found u

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Tom! Thanks for watching!

[@davidhaviland2919]

Hi Ricky, excellent lesson! Thank you sir! My question is the BB box shape, to move from minor to major, is the same shape moved back 3 frets. Is this correct? In the key of A, moving on the G string from 9th fret back to the 6th fret? Thanks!

[@donaldsmith411]

Well explained

[@jjwatcher]

I'm in Liverpool.

[@johnwinning7853]

BB King stayed inside those cord shapes alot inside the triangle you can play The Thrill is gone 11 fret G string. B & E on the 10 ,B on the 12. 4 strings inside the triangle

[@rickysguitar]

Hey John! Hope you caught the live lesson! Say hi next time if you did :) thank you for commenting. It goes to show you don't need much to speak your heart on the guitar :)

[@thomastourville1674]

It was fun

[@flouisbailey]

I’m here my friend.

[@howardrosenbaum5528]

Very instructive video. Is the live stream with a rundown of BB Kings five favorite licks available.Thanks so much. Howard R.

[@BlackBearSixTV]

Very Nice Vid :). Thanks.

[@austinsandefer649]

American. 🇺🇸🎸💯👍👍.

[@ryanbrown2215]

Great video, thank you sir! I can't seem to find the pdf for this lesson, did i look in the wrong place maybe?

[@dwaynerobare1153]

Outstanding! Great job mate!!!!!!

[@rickysguitar]

Hiya Dwayne. Thanks for tuning in. I didn't mention in the lesson that there's another box BB King loved to play. See you next time I guess lol?

[@dwaynerobare1153]

@@rickysguitar Thank you Ricky...I will do just that, and I will see you next time.

[@CharnSaralertsophon]

hello from Thailand

[@matteobarbera9250]

Do you Will make other lesson for explain how to play with bb box? Thank you Great video

[@Alzermull]

Great stuff again Ricky, keep them coming, just wondering Ricky with the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic, starting with the first position when you change from minor to mayor, first finger for minor and pinky for mayor can you do the same with the rest of the pentatonic shapes going from minor to major with the changing of the first finger to the pinky, thanks Alan.

[@wesleyevans9378]

Thanks m8. Great lesson 👍 Can I just ask , where u say its movable. Do u mean I could play a g minor chord then use the minor shape box starting from the g root note position ( or 3rd) And keeping that shape ? And that could be done with any chord ? Also the same with the 7th dominant or major e barre shape with the major box shape 🤔

[@ScotchIrishTarheel]

Had Harriet started vacuuming while Ricky was trying to teach the major pentatonic formula, it might have knocked him back into a minor tonality.

[@Taevec]

That's a sub if I've ever seen one.🤔❤

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[@adriangreen1177]

Great from Adrian

[@emkay9508]

Box 4

[@hotrodgs]

i know this is a dumb question but the first example was the 9th to 11th frets but what about the 2nd and 3rd examples

[@jimmybright1652]

Thank u.

[@normanmaskery4127]

Norm.. From Canada

[@charlygoehring6155]

to the tune of Crack Rosie...

[@emkay9508]

I'm confused, that looks like the bottom part of position 4, major pentatonic. The 1st position skips 2 frets on the 1st string

[@vincentverhoog8312]

Holland

[@bunmiade9767]

Where is the pdf file?

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Fandabbydosey!

[@geoffgathercole5828]

60 years old. And brilliant lesson. Round wound are killing my fingers. Can you recommend

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

I used to use flat-wound / tape-wound on my old acoustic guitars - very comfortable on my fingers… but I can’t remember why I went back to round-wound… unless it was because I’d settled on using very light gauge strings? Don’t really notice any issues with round-wound on my strat because I’m using 9-42’s with a very low action and It’s great for playing jazz and blues! And before people comment about the volume from light gauge strings… play smarter, not harder - it’s what the volume control is for!

[@richardrichard5409]

A complete train crash of a lesson, ads galore.and almost unwatchable. Totally frustrating but brilliant content 😂🎅 this hairy biker has ALL of the elements of blues nailed for beginners like myself....just need to sort the meat from the potatoes. 😎😂

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

No more Blunderbuffin for me!

[@keithburleigh4597]

Cord or jack