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 (1–10)
dancerVaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who debuted while still attending an art university, captivates fans with his modern sensibilities.
His 13th digital-only single, Odoriko (The Dancer), is a track distinguished by its strikingly simple arrangement.
While the bass takes center stage in the ensemble, the phrases are mostly root notes, making it approachable for beginner bassists.
However, because the groove relies on slides, try to incorporate them consciously if you can.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Formed in a music club at Kanto Gakuin University, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a four-piece rock band popularly known as “Ajikan.” Their fifth single, Rewrite, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
The bass part relies largely on root notes, making it approachable for beginner bassists, but there are spots where the phrases move, so be sure to keep your rhythm steady as you play.
As a famous song, it’s a great addition to live setlists—a rock tune with a satisfying sense of speed.
WandervogelNEW!kururi
Wonder Vogel, with its unique sense of drive, features a memorable bass line that colors Quruli’s band sound.
While maintaining a steady 8-beat, the added movement during phrase transitions makes it good practice for shifting positions in step with the chord changes.
Since the tempo is on the faster side, keeping your right-hand picking stable is important.
Staying mindful of locking in with the drums will naturally strengthen your sense of rhythm.
It’s a beginner-friendly song where you can enjoy the bass tone pulsing through a four-on-the-floor, electronic-tinged rhythm.
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (11–20)
To tell you the truth,NEW!yangusukinii
Hontou wa ne, which conveys the bittersweet feelings of young love straight and true, is one of Young Skinny’s signature songs.
It moves forward with a steady rhythm from the intro, supported by a bassline that highlights the vocals.
In the chorus, the number of notes increases, and by consciously emphasizing dynamics in a plucking style, you can express the song’s development.
Since it proceeds at a mid-tempo that showcases both piano and band performance, it’s well-suited for practicing careful playing while maintaining a consistent rhythm.
It’s a practice piece for beginner bassists that helps you develop expressiveness and fundamentals at the same time.
LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday
The Birthday was a four-piece rock band formed around Yusuke Chiba, formerly of THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, which ended its activities in 2023.
Their track “LOVE ROCKETS,” included on the 2022 release Tsukiyo no Zankyo ep, was used as the opening theme for the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.
The bass line features lots of repeated root notes and not much to memorize, making it approachable for beginner bassists.
It’s a simple yet bass-forward rock tune with a cool, garage band–style ensemble.
jerseySabasusutā
Sabish Sister is a three-piece rock band formed in a modern way: the members came together through the local community site Jimoty.
The track Jersey, included on their first album Make Up Your Mind!, stands out with cute lyrics that evoke youthful days.
The bass line has few notes and no difficult phrases, so it’s easy even for beginner bassists to play.
At under three minutes, it’s a simple pop tune that’s easy to take on.
SupernovaELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN, the four-piece rock band that resumed activities in 2018 after a ten-year hiatus and proved their enduring popularity, has a track called “Supernova,” which opens their third album Pepperoni Quattro.
When they returned, they played it as the first song at their live shows, sending fans into a frenzy.
The bass line isn’t particularly fast relative to the song’s tempo and mainly sticks to root notes, making it a great pick for beginner bassists.
It’s a poppy, upbeat tune that will get the audience fired up and united when performed live.