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)
Enter SandmanMETTALICA
One of the “Big Four of thrash,” and a signature work by Metallica.
The bass line is a simple 8-beat.
There aren’t any flashy techniques, but it’s crucial to hold down the bottom end firmly.
When you try playing it, it’s surprisingly hard to maintain the vibe.
The bassist at the time, Jason Newsted, played while whipping his head around.
If you practice it together, it’ll really hype up a live show.
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.
Detroit Rock CityKISS
They’re a band that’s been popular since the ’60s for their flamboyant makeup and songs.
This track feels great with the unison lines with the guitar.
Gene Simmons plays while singing, so definitely give it a try.
There’s a brief key change in the middle, but it just shifts the frets you’re playing, so no need to worry.
Make sure to master the use of triplets.
Cassisthe GazettE
the GazettE is a visual kei band that enjoys explosive popularity overseas.
Cassis is a slightly older song, but because of its slow tempo and relatively few notes, I think it’s easy for beginners to play.
This band uses a five-string bass, and the tuning is different from standard, so please be careful.
Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan
Since they began their activities in the late 2000s, Shinsei Kamattechan have carved out a unique presence within the 2010s Japanese rock scene, and—helped by the outrageous performances of frontman Noko—have built a fervent fan base.
Their cult popularity is evident in the release of a film inspired by their songs, Shinsei Kamattechan: Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop.
The track that lends its title to the film, Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop, is one of their signature songs, and it’s fresh in our memories that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in January 2025, generating a lot of buzz.
The bass part is basically root notes; although a more melodic phrase appears in the chorus, it mostly repeats, so once you learn it, even beginner bassists should be able to play it without trouble.
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is Kazuyoshi Saito, a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive deep, husky voice.
The bass in this song has a bit of movement, so I think it’s really fun to play.
It might feel complex, but the tempo of the song is just right, so I don’t think it’ll be too hard to play.
N.G.SASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Asian Kung-Fu Generation is popular with a wide range of people, from middle and high school students to adults.
This time, I chose a song that’s simple, exciting, and matches my personal taste.
The notes are few and there isn’t much finger movement, so I think it’s easy to play.
It uses octave technique, so it’s great if you can learn to play that part smoothly.