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)
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.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
As of 2025, the YouTube video has surpassed 30 million views.
Even though it’s a song from over a decade ago, it remains hugely popular through “dance cover” videos and continues to be supported in the Reiwa era as a classic summer tune: SHISHAMO’s masterpiece “Kimi to Natsu Fes.” It’s also a favorite at school festivals, and since it’s arranged with a generally simple band ensemble, it’s a song that even beginner bassists will likely find approachable.
That said, be mindful of the bass line: while it’s rooted in the tonic and driven by a fast tempo with syncopated rhythms, it also moves actively in many places.
Its smooth, driving feel depends on the bass–drum combination, and as a trio, this is a great song to learn the bassist’s unique role.
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.
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.
SurvivalGLAY
Gray’s “Survival” has a lot of drive, but since it’s a medium-tempo 8-beat, it isn’t that difficult.
However, because it uses many notes and frequent syncopation, it’s perfect for practicing your sense of syncopation.
Try playing it while staying mindful not to fall out of sync with the other parts.
What You WantJUJU
With so many parts, recreating it as a band is tough, but as for the bass, it might end up being simple and feel a bit unsatisfying.
The points to watch are the rests and where you cut off sustained notes.
The simpler the bass line, the more important it is to keep solid time and nail the nuances of each note.
Because it’s simple, listen closely to the original and play with those aspects in mind.