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 (41–50)
NOT FOUNDMr.Children
From Mr.
Children, this is a classic go-to song for beginner bassists with a medium-tempo, straight 8th-note groove.
The song itself is great, so it feels good to play.
There are glissandos here and there that feel satisfying.
It reminds you that the bassist is the unsung hero—the part that supports from behind the scenes.
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.
GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48
It’s quite common for idol group songs to be performed by studio musicians and feature advanced playing techniques.
However, AKB48’s “GIVE ME FIVE!” is arranged like a band-style ensemble, and aside from the horn section, it’s a great pick as a song you can tackle with a straightforward rock band setup.
It’s also known that the selected members practiced extensively and actually performed it as a live band.
As for the bass, the basic approach is root notes, with a slightly more active phrase in the intro—making it a perfect level of difficulty for practice.
Beginner bassists should definitely give it a try!
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.
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.
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.
MinorityGreen Day
From Green Day, the famous “Minority.” This is a practice piece that takes you one step beyond just playing root notes.
The basic idea is a walking phrase in quarter notes, and lines like this are essential for bassists.
Use this song to practice and get a feel for fret positions and the sound.