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)
powder snowRemioromen
It’s the common pattern where the bass comes in during the latter half of the first verse (A-melody), but that’s something that can be used endlessly when you’re playing bass, so use this song to get a feel for it.
The bass line sticks to root notes in straight eighths throughout, but since the tempo is a bit on the slow side, any sloppiness will stand out unless you play each note carefully.
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (51–60)
Goodbye, Humanitytama
It’s challenging in the parts where everyone sings together at a slow tempo, but if you think of it as a bass line, it’s not that difficult.
The pattern is set, so you can play it right away.
However, unless you practice enough to grasp the subtle nuances, you won’t be able to reproduce them easily.
GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika
It’s an upbeat song that was used as the theme for the movie NANA.
As usual, the bass sticks to root notes, but the occasional high-position fills enhance the groove.
Sonically, it just jumps up an octave, so use this track to develop the feel of shifting from low to high positions.
I don’t wanna die.ichou BOYZ
Ginnan BOYZ is a Japanese band with a unique presence.
This song is guaranteed to get the crowd pumped at live shows.
As for the bass part, there’s nothing particularly difficult, so it’s important to practice repeatedly so you won’t make mistakes even while getting into it and moving your body as you play.
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!
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
In May 2020, Vaundy delivered an uplifting anthem of youth that stirs the heart toward a hope-filled future.
Featured on the album “strobo,” the song weaves a story that revisits innocent dreams and passions, using a “song” that lingers in the heart alongside precious memories as its motif.
Its sound—marked by powerful beats and catchy melodies—was also used in commercials for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, and its live-ready energy is a major draw.
It was performed at the 2022 year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen, captivating many listeners.
It’s also great for bass practice; check out practice videos on YouTube and other platforms!
Et ceteraONE OK ROCK
Released in 2007 by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band popular both in Japan and abroad, “Etcetera” is a recommended song for those who want to deliver a four-piece rock performance.
The guitar’s wistful arpeggios are joined by a sliding, low-end bass line.
Match the heavy band groove and play careful single-note lines.
After that comes a section where the same phrase is repeated many times, making it great for practicing bass in time with the rhythm.
Showcase picking that complements the open-sounding chorus and feel the groove.
