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 (1–10)
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band that relaunched under a new structure in 2022 and has released numerous buzzworthy songs.
Their third digital single, Inferno, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.
While the bass lines are largely root-based and don’t feature difficult phrases, the fast tempo and frequent breaks mean beginner bassists should focus on clear dynamics and articulation.
It’s a rock tune that’s especially fun to play as a band, letting you really feel the excitement of ensemble performance.
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika is a two-person rock band consisting of vocalist suis and composer n-buna.
Their third digital download-only single, Hana ni Bourei (Ghost in a Flower), was selected as the theme song for the animated film A Whisker Away.
Because the arrangement uses relatively few notes and there are many sections without bass, even beginner bassists should be able to take it on calmly.
However, the bass line becomes quite active near the end, albeit briefly, making it a recommended pop tune for practice as well.
LinkNEW!L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
The exhilarating rock number “Link” is a crowd-pleaser at L’Arc~en~Ciel’s live shows.
The bass centers on a fast 8-beat tempo, and the chorus expands the range, making it good practice for position shifts.
It requires producing even notes and serves as solid training to improve coordination between the right and left hands.
The chord progression is easy to grasp, and repeated playing helps build stability.
It’s also well-suited for beginner bass practice to get used to speed.
ScarecrowNEW!the pillows
Amid its razor-sharp guitar sound, the low end forms the core—“Scarecrow” is a track where you can feel the quintessential the pillows rock drive.
The bass centers on an 8-beat feel, forcefully hitting the root notes along the chord progression.
With its medium tempo, the phrases are easy to follow, making it good practice for steady right-hand picking and left-hand position shifts.
Let the notes ring fully and focus on supporting the whole band to raise the overall polish.
It’s also a great pick when you want to bring out a strong sense of groove in your performance.
Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club is a four-piece band unit that appears within the TV anime K-ON!.
Their second single, “Don’t say “lazy”,” is also the ending theme for the series.
The bass part is basically root-note playing, but the overall ensemble quality hinges on how cleanly you can cut the notes in the accented unison sections with the other parts.
The interlude features more active phrasing, making it good practice for bassists looking to move beyond the beginner level.
It’s a cool rock tune that’s also very popular among rock fans.
You don’t get it.NEW!WurtS
“Wakattenai yo,” with its pleasantly bouncy beat, features a bass line that underpins Wurts’s pop sound with rich low end.
While centered on root notes, it also brings in tight rhythmic subdivisions and octave jumps, making it great fundamental practice for steady right-hand picking and left-hand position shifts.
Because the rests placed over a four-on-the-floor groove can make or break the feel, it’s also ideal for sharpening your sense of rhythm.
By locking into the tempo and repeating the line, you can internalize the groove—making this a perfect practice piece for beginner bassists.
Dear, boyHump Back
Hump Back is a three-piece rock band that has declared—and embodies—the balance between family life and musical activity.
Their song “Haikei, Shounen yo,” their first single in the current lineup, was used as the ending theme for the music program Buzz Rhythm 02 and became a hit with multiple tie-ins.
The bassline, while primarily sticking to root notes, creates a powerful ensemble groove and offers a rewarding challenge for beginner bassists.
It’s a simple yet emotional rock tune, with straightforward vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply.