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 (31–40)
Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
It’s surprising to think it’s already been over ten years since the K-On! anime series aired, but back then there were many people who started playing instruments to cover the classic songs it left behind.
Among the many tracks that actually require advanced technique, the one bassists in particular will want to tackle is Don’t say “lazy.” It’s a popular song with main vocals by Yoko Hikasa, who plays Mio Akiyama—the bassist and vocalist in the show—and it continues to be covered regularly.
From a bass-playing perspective, it doesn’t involve especially complex fingering; it has the feel of a relatively simple rock bass line.
That said, the tempo is fast, and there’s a melodious phrase in the middle, so it’s also a great pick for those who want to solidify the basics while leveling up.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
This song, a signature track by Golden Bomber—the band known for not actually playing instruments—boasts nationwide recognition.
In sync with the light, lively drum rhythm, you’ll repeat root notes and single-note picking.
Although the tempo is fast, there are sections where you can trace the chord progression simply by shifting your hand position.
The key to mastering this piece is avoiding unwanted noise.
Since there are many hit points throughout the song, decide clearly where to mute and where to ramp up the tension.
It’s a number that lets you enjoy a driving, dance-inducing bassline over a sense of exhilarating speed.
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.
SentimentalismUeda Marie
It’s a classic, upbeat rock tune.
The bass line mostly sticks to root notes, but be careful not to drag.
Playing slightly ahead of the beat might work well.
Be mindful of the contrast between the verse and the chorus—make a clear distinction between the parts where you cut the notes short and the parts where you let them ring.
Above all, the key is not to get overwhelmed by the speed.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
Guaranteed to get everyone pumped up—it’s Ulfuls.
The bass in this song is mostly root notes, so it’s very easy.
Once you can play it through, it’s a lot of fun to sing the “Een nen!” part of the lyrics while you play.
I think it would be great to perform live, too.
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (41–50)
Sweet DaysBLANKEY JET CITY
This is Blankey Jet City, representing Japanese garage bands.
In this song, there’s a section in the middle where the bass really stands out.
Since you’ll be playing in the higher positions, make sure to press the strings firmly so the notes don’t buzz.
a burned-out plainCocco
To develop a feel for memorizing phrases, a piece like this might be effective.
Since it ascends and descends by semitones using four quarter notes, you can become aware of how the notes interact with other parts and recognize the role of the bass.
Playing it itself isn’t very difficult, so focus on the sonic role of the bass as an instrument.