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 (71–80)
No NewYorkBOØWY
This is a song by a legendary band that continues to leave its mark on Japan’s rock scene.
The bassist, Matsui, was known as the “down-picking demon,” and his impeccably precise down-picking not only serves as strength training but is also great for learning proper wrist technique.
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.
SurroundedDream Theater
A progressive band with over 30 years since their formation.
Among their songs, the bass on this track is simple, so even beginners can play it.
The A section is in 5/4 time, so you might fumble a bit until you get used to it, but once you grasp the feel, it’s very satisfying to play.
There are quite a few string-skipping phrases as well, making it good finger training.
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.