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)
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.
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.
coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children
Mr.Children is a four-piece rock band that exploded in popularity in the 1990s and has continued to lead the J-POP scene to this day.
Their song “Irodori,” included on their 13th album HOME, was used as the commercial theme for the Olympus Digital SLR Camera E-410.
Although the tempo is relaxed and the bass doesn’t play many notes, the phrases themselves move around, so make sure to learn them thoroughly before you play.
Also, if you don’t lock in tightly with the drums and other parts, the ensemble will fall apart, so beginner bassists should take special care when giving it a try.
