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 (11–20)
Holiday heaven35.7
35.7 is a four-piece rock band named after the fact that, when they first entered the studio, every member had the same body temperature.
“Holiday Heaven,” included on their second EP, Cast Away Books, Weave Songs, is an upbeat tune that has become one of the band’s signature tracks.
It’s mostly root-note playing, so there aren’t any difficult phrases, but there is syncopation in the intro and the interlude, so be careful not to slip out of time.
Also, since the tempo is a bit fast, make sure to stay in sync with the other parts.
Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis
Here is a classic released in 1995 by the British rock band Oasis.
It was especially memorable when attendees at a memorial service sang it following the 2017 Manchester terrorist attack.
As a song, it’s very appealing, but the tempo is on the slower side and the bassline is simple, making it perfect for beginner bassists to learn how to get into the groove.
Overall, the other parts are also relatively easy, so it’s a recommended choice as a practice song for bands.
Shangri-LaChatmonchy
“Shangri-La,” a signature song by Chatmonchy, the Japanese three-piece all-girl band.
Have you heard of the rhythm called the “dance beat”? The hallmark of this beat is the four-on-the-floor kick—i.e., quarter-note bass drum—and an “octave-playing” bass technique that pairs perfectly with this four-on-the-floor dance beat appears in the intro and elsewhere.
If the drum and bass groove wobbles, the ensemble impact of this track is cut in half.
But when it locks in, it produces an irresistibly danceable rhythm, making it an incredibly satisfying song.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s signature song “Zenzenzense” is a track with a dramatic, fast-paced rock sound that feels great to listen to.
RADWIMPS’ catalog spans many genres, and their bass lines are often playful and anything but straightforward.
This song is exactly that kind of piece, and if a beginner tries to copy it as in the original, it’s quite challenging.
However, once you can play it solidly, you’ll enjoy the high-position work and the variations in arrangement for each melody—there’s no doubt it feels great to play.
Simplifying the arrangement is also a fine option!
POISONHotei Tomoyasu
On a personal note, I still remember the excitement I felt in high school when I managed to play the bass line of this song.
Released in 1995, this signature hit by Tomoyasu Hotei was a massive success and is considered a key turning point in his career.
When talking about this incredibly cool rock number, you can’t ignore the bass line that thunders in right from the very beginning.
In fact, the bass was played by Hotei himself.
The bass phrase carries a thoroughly “rock” dynamism and truly takes on a leading role.
It doesn’t require particularly difficult techniques, so don’t worry about small mistakes—just dive in with groove and momentum!
FatlipSUM41
It’s an upbeat SUM 41 track.
When you play it with a band, it sounds incredibly cool.
If you add sharp contrasts between the notes you play and the ones you stop—in other words, pay attention to the rests—it’ll come together nicely.
Emphasizing momentum is also key.
Try practicing while headbanging or jumping as you play.
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (21–30)
The TrooperIron Maiden
Iron Maiden’s 1983 track “The Trooper.” It’s a song by a legendary metal band, and it’s a textbook example packed with great ideas.
If you try covering this song, you might also understand why the bass is sometimes called “half a rhythm instrument.” Feel how the playing powerfully shapes the band’s rhythmic groove.
By the time you’ve finished learning this tune, I think you’ll have added a few new tools to your bassist toolkit!