Practice songs for beginner electric bass players
The bass is often described as the unsung hero, and it tends to be seen as a bit understated.
Some of you might have actually picked up an electric bass and gotten bored practicing root notes in an 8-beat pattern over and over.
In this article, we’ve researched songs that are relatively easy even for beginner bassists to play, while also letting you experience how fun and interesting the bass can be.
We’ve focused mainly on Japanese tracks across different eras, with a few classic Western songs included as well.
If you play bass while feeling the groove within a band ensemble, you’ll surely expand your toolkit as a player.
Give it a try!
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Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (61–70)
Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa
Koresawa, a singer-songwriter hugely popular among younger generations, has a diverse catalog, and many of her songs are finished with a band sound that leans strongly toward rock, so there are surely plenty of people who want to try covering them.
For those people, a recommended track is “Shinu Koto Igai Kasuri Kizu.” Released in 2017, its MV featuring the nationwide lineup of yuru-chara known as the “Kore-chans” also drew attention.
With a tempo exceeding BPM 200 and a distinctly J-rock sound, this song can serve as a good study piece for bassists—both to get used to playing fast-tempo songs with mostly root-note lines.
Whether you play with fingers or with a pick, especially during repeated notes at high speed, it’s easy to get sloppy, so focus on keeping each note even and consistent.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
I picked a famous song from BUMP.
It’s mostly root-note playing, so you can memorize it quickly, but the line moves around, so make sure to practice that thoroughly.
There are many sections where everyone plays together, so pay attention to those as well.
If you play with the intention of gradually building up the energy until the chorus, I think the feel will come across.
Stand By MeBen E. King
Released by Ben E.
King in 1961, this song was inspired by the African American spiritual “Lord, Stand by Me.” In 1986 it became the theme song for the film of the same name and enjoyed a revival hit.
It’s been covered by numerous artists, so it’s a tune many people recognize.
The bass line is particularly distinctive—so much so that you could say the entire song is built around its bass pattern.
Once you can play it, you’ll essentially repeat that pattern throughout, making it a great recommendation for beginners.
ParanoidBlack Sabbath
It’s Black Sabbath, the pioneers of heavy metal.
The structure is very simple.
While it’s quite difficult to capture the vibe, it’s excellent for practicing playing through an entire song.
Both the guitar and drums are simple and mostly in unison, making it a great track for feeling the joy of playing together as a band.
MoreEARTHSHAKER
A leading force in Japanese metal that’s still active today.
This song uses a combination of eighth notes and sixteenth notes—the so‑called “datta-ka, datta-ka” rhythm.
The tempo is fast, so it can feel challenging, but the bass line is simple.
The chorus features a phrase that descends by semitones, making it great for rhythm practice as well.
SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire
They’re the ones who brought so-called “dance music” to the world.
Feel Verdine White’s “singing bass.” Even while holding down the bottom, his lines flow like a chorus melody.
Because he uses a lot of fingering patterns, you’ll also learn to stretch your fingers.
All Right NowFree
This is the legendary band that featured the “16-year-old prodigy bassist,” Andy Fraser.
He was a bassist who used the entire fretboard from end to end.
While this song has relatively restrained phrasing, the bass line in the solo section jumps all the way from the open 4th string to the high frets on the 1st string.