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 Pieces for Beginner Electric Bass (91–100)
Running FreeIron Maiden
A band that led the metal boom of the ’80s.
This song in particular uses a lot of triplets, so it’s great for practice.
Steve Harris has a unique fingerstyle technique, but it’s still good practice even if you play it with a pick.
There’s a lot of movement between the first and third strings, so it’s also useful for practicing fingering.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
It’s a bass part for a pop song, but the rhythm and keeping the tempo are pretty tricky.
In the B section there are some high-register phrases that feel great for the bassist, and it’ll look cool if you can play them well.
At the start of the guitar solo, make sure to play solidly so it doesn’t get sloppy.
New YESSalyu
It’s a medium-tempo song with an impressive bassline.
The pattern that comes in during the latter half of the first verse includes phrases that occasionally shift to higher positions, which should be just right for beginners to practice.
Try playing with the mindset that the bass is leading the other instruments.
The chorus is played on the root notes, so perform it calmly.
ROLLING STARYUI
I’m YUI, a female singer-songwriter.
This song seems fast compared to YUI’s other tracks, but it’s not too fast or too slow—it’s at a very playable tempo.
As long as you can catch the rhythm in the interlude, the rest is easy.
It’s a song I’d like to perform live, too.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
When people talk about Japanese rock bands that represent the 2010s, many will surely name KANA-BOON.
Since their major debut in 2013, they’ve produced many hit and fan-favorite songs.
Although they have faced a string of member departures, they now continue to work energetically as a duo.
Their upbeat tracks, which often feature a four-on-the-floor rhythm, are festival favorites, and there are surely many beginner bassists who want to cover them with their bands.
The song we’re introducing this time, “Silhouette,” is a smash hit with over 100 million views on YouTube.
Released in 2014, it was also used as a theme song for the hugely popular anime Naruto Shippuden.
The bass part is basically simple root-note playing; while briefly melodic phrases appear in the pre-chorus and chorus, overall it’s well within reach for beginner bassists.
It’s recommended for those who want to get used to fast tempos over BPM 180.
In the middle section, there’s a phrase where the rest falls on the downbeat of the bar, which may make the rhythm feel a bit tricky, but the only way is to practice repeatedly until you can play it smoothly!
If I sing to the sky175R
This track is perfect for anyone who wants to play a bass line that feels like sprinting through their youth.
Known as one of the band’s signature songs that drew attention in the early 2000s, it carries a bittersweet yet heartwarming message.
The performance features a driving, fast-paced band sound, so the key is to play each note carefully and quickly.
Since many parts outline the chords, memorizing the repeating sections will make your performance smoother.
It also helps to focus your practice on standout elements in the band ensemble—like triplets and slides—to improve more effectively.
OnlyANTHRAX
One of the “Big Four of Thrash,” this is a signature song by ANTHRAX.
It’s a medium-tempo track with steady 16th-note runs, making it perfect for practicing alternate picking with a pick.
Of course, working on fingerstyle is also an option.
In any case, the key is to keep the 16th notes even and consistent.