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 (51–60)
Detroit Rock CityKISS
They’re a band that’s been popular since the ’60s for their flamboyant makeup and songs.
This track feels great with the unison lines with the guitar.
Gene Simmons plays while singing, so definitely give it a try.
There’s a brief key change in the middle, but it just shifts the frets you’re playing, so no need to worry.
Make sure to master the use of triplets.
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is Kazuyoshi Saito, a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive deep, husky voice.
The bass in this song has a bit of movement, so I think it’s really fun to play.
It might feel complex, but the tempo of the song is just right, so I don’t think it’ll be too hard to play.
Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY were explosively popular in the 1990s, announced their breakup in 2001, and are still talked about today in the Reiwa era as a legendary presence.
Their sound, born from the clash of four members with distinctly different looks and personalities, is catchy yet far from straightforward, and many people likely found it difficult when they tried to cover their songs.
A track I’d recommend with the assumption that you’re a beginner on bass is the 1995 single “Chisana Koro Kara.” It’s a beloved song that was performed even in their later live shows, and a masterpiece of a bittersweet medium-tempo ballad.
Bassist Kaoru Ondo, who also composed the song, sticks to a very simple root-based approach here, making it approachable even if fast, complex fingering is still tough for you.
As for the bold glissando playing before the guitar solo—go all in and nail it with no hesitation!
N.G.SASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Asian Kung-Fu Generation is popular with a wide range of people, from middle and high school students to adults.
This time, I chose a song that’s simple, exciting, and matches my personal taste.
The notes are few and there isn’t much finger movement, so I think it’s easy to play.
It uses octave technique, so it’s great if you can learn to play that part smoothly.
Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Bass (61–70)
No NewYorkBOØWY
This is a song by a legendary band that continues to leave its mark on Japan’s rock scene.
The bassist, Matsui, was known as the “down-picking demon,” and his impeccably precise down-picking not only serves as strength training but is also great for learning proper wrist technique.
SurroundedDream Theater
A progressive band with over 30 years since their formation.
Among their songs, the bass on this track is simple, so even beginners can play it.
The A section is in 5/4 time, so you might fumble a bit until you get used to it, but once you grasp the feel, it’s very satisfying to play.
There are quite a few string-skipping phrases as well, making it good finger training.
ROCK ME BABYTHE BAWDIES
THE BAWDIES are a Japanese rock band known for their distinctive bass vocals.
Playing bass while singing from the start can be difficult, so let’s first practice just the bass.
It’s fun when you can play so that the timing of the bass and vocals matches.