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 (21–30)
TRUE BLUELUNA SEA
Formed in 1989, LUNA SEA is a band that created numerous legends in the 1990s music scene, transcending the so-called visual kei framework.
Although they disbanded in 2000, after regrouping they gained many fans among younger generations as well, and today they are a living legend, earning overwhelming support not only from music fans but also from fellow musicians.
J, LUNA SEA’s bassist, is one of the figures who shattered the stereotypical image of the bassist as “somewhat a subdued position,” and even now in the Reiwa era, there are surely many people who started playing bass because they admire him.
J’s bass playing can either remain firmly supportive as the foundation or move around like a lead instrument.
For beginner bassists, the recommended song is the classic TRUE BLUE.
Composed by J himself, it’s an aggressive, uptempo track characteristic of his style, yet the bass line is largely built on root notes and kept relatively simple.
It’s a great piece to challenge yourself with to get accustomed to fast tempos.
For pick players, it also serves as practice for precise alternate picking, and in the accent hits, be sure to lock in tightly with the drums for a crisp, tight performance.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
This heartwarming song, set to a dreamy melody filled with kindness and hope, tells of youth, growth, and the wish for self-realization.
In the poetic lyrics penned by Masamune Kusano, frontman of Spitz, the image of adolescence emerges—eager to move forward with pure resolve, even while burdened by immaturity and anxiety.
Released in April 1994, it was later chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” which began airing in January 1996, and became a million-selling hit that earned the band their first No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Featuring melodic guitar and crystalline vocals, the track also appears on the album “Sora no Tobikata” and continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a great choice for anyone starting out on bass—give it a try!
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (31–40)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
This song drew attention after being selected as the ending theme for THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.
Released in 2022 by the three-piece rock band 10-FEET, it’s highly recommended as a practice piece for bass.
Over a driving, fast-paced rhythm, you can enjoy a wide range of playing—from heavy tones using open strings to a swirling, dynamic bassline.
There are also several sections with continued single-note lines, so try repeating the chorus and interlude for practice.
It’s a rock number that lets you showcase a passionate yet cool bass performance.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This work by [Alexandros], featuring a driving, exhilarating sound and a melody that evokes the freshness of the pre-dawn hours, powerfully portrays the determination to strive toward one’s goals.
With themes of challenge and setting off on new journeys, its lyrics carry a wish to connect people through music, resonating with listeners and giving them forward-looking energy.
Included on the single “Wataridori/Dracula La,” released in March 2015, the song gained recognition as the theme for the film “Akegarasu,” and was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “Sakigake! Ongaku Banduke ~EIGHT~,” increasing its media exposure.
Characterized by a strong bass line and striking chord progression, it’s also ideal as a practice piece for bass—highly recommended for those who want to master fundamental phrases.
cloudy skyDOES
It’s a famous song by DOES, a three-piece male band, and it was also used as an anime theme.
This is a track you’ll want to play with a pick, driving hard at a fast tempo.
It might be more fun to perform it with a band than to practice it alone.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A staple song for beginner rock band players is “Chiisana Koi no Uta” by MONGOL800.
There are many reasons this track suits beginners, but above all, it’s simply a great song.
The lyrics are rich in message and easy to grasp.
Rather than playing mechanically, just following the score, it’s perfect for developing that sense where music links with emotion—what people might call ‘emo.’ For beginners, relax your shoulders, and aim to play without looking at your hands!
Rock’n RollLed Zeppelin
With its simple chord progression and catchy melody line, it’s a classic that has been covered by many artists.
The opening drum part is a bit tricky and might throw you off at first, but since the basic chords follow a blues progression, the flow of the song is easy to remember.
It also lends itself well to ad-libbing, so you can put your own personal touch into the performance.