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!
Playlist
| Practice songs for beginner electric bass players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Explanation of Inferno by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 2east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s movie theme songs, for beginners |
| 3east | Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | Musical analysis of K-On! |
| 4east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Rewrite, a popular song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 5east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | Hump Back’s hit song “Dear, Boy” |
| 6east | dancerVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s song “Odoriko” is suitable for beginners |
| 7east | LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday | play_arrow | Introduction to The Birthday’s songs |
| 8east | SupernovaELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Introduce the song Supernova by ELLEGARDEN |
| 9east | jerseySabasusutā | play_arrow | Band song jersey bass for beginners |
| 10east | Holiday heaven35.7 | play_arrow | Explain the representative songs of Band 35.7 |
| 11east | Shangri-LaChatmonchy | play_arrow | Explanation of Chatmonchy's Shangri-La |
| 12east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis | play_arrow | Oasis classic, for beginner bass players |
| 13east | POISONHotei Tomoyasu | play_arrow | Learn to play the bass for Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic songs |
| 14east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS' 'Zenzenzense' is high difficulty |
| 15east | LinkL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Link” is perfect for bass practice. |
| 16east | The TrooperIron Maiden | play_arrow | Let's analyze Iron Maiden's classic songs. |
| 17east | FatlipSUM41 | play_arrow | Rests and a sense of tempo are important in SUM 41’s songs. |
| 18east | Wandervogelkururi | play_arrow | Wonder Vogel's bass practice methods |
| 19east | You don’t get it.WurtS | play_arrow | Practice songs for beginner bassists |
| 20east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | A beginner bass practice song that conveys young people's romantic feelings |
| 21east | Scarecrowthe pillows | play_arrow | Bass practice for rock songs by the pillows |
| 22east | Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple | play_arrow | A famous song about the Montreux fire |
| 23east | Re:makeONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | An explanation of ONE OK ROCK's heavy rock songs |
| 24east | STAY AWAYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | Learn the splendid bass technique of L'Arc-en-Ciel's TETSUYA |
| 25east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Bass tutorial based on a classic song by The Blue Hearts |
| 26east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | This piece is easy to play and suitable for beginners. |
| 27east | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana | play_arrow | Explanation of Nirvana's signature songs |
| 28east | peace signYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Peace Sign by Kenshi Yonezu. A fast-tempo rock song and a good practice piece for beginners. |
| 29east | Blue TearsJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly songs by Judy and Mary |
| 30east | TRUE BLUELUNA SEA | play_arrow | “TRUE BLUE,” composed by J from LUNA SEA, is a classic song for beginner bassists. |
| 31east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays [Alexandros]'s challenge and departure |
| 32east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A classic beginner-friendly song by MONGOL800. |
| 33east | Rock’n RollLed Zeppelin | play_arrow | A simple and easy-to-remember classic song |
| 34east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | A classic Spitz song that portrays youthful growth and hope |
| 35east | Another One Bites The DustQueen | play_arrow | Songs by Queen where the bassline stands out |
| 36east | Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | Bass performance guide to K-ON!'s classic song “Don’t say ‘lazy’” |
| 37east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | Bass performance of Golden Bomber's signature songs |
| 38east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | Famous anime theme songs by DOES |
| 39east | SentimentalismUeda Marie | play_arrow | A rock tune—keep it dynamic without letting the speed get the better of you. |
| 40east | It’s fine.Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Bass lines in Ulfuls songs are simple and fun. |
| 41east | Sweet DaysBLANKEY JET CITY | play_arrow | Blankey Jet City Bass Explanation |
| 42east | a burned-out plainCocco | play_arrow | Basic Bass Phrase Practice Method |
| 43east | MinorityGreen Day | play_arrow | Bass practice with Green Day songs |
| 44east | powder snowRemioromen | play_arrow | Play gently with bass eighth notes |
| 45east | NOT FOUNDMr.Children | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly bass songs for Mr. Children |
| 46east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET bass practice songs |
| 47east | Black Market Blues9mm Parabellum Bullet | play_arrow | If you learn the flow, you can play 9mm’s bass songs. |
| 48east | Windy DayELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Bass explanation of ELLEGARDEN's Kaze no Hi |
| 49east | PainkillerJudas Priest | play_arrow | Explanation of bass playing for Judas Priest’s fast songs |
| 50east | The Attitude SongSteve Vai | play_arrow | Steve Vai's polyrhythm etude |
| 51east | Goodbye, Humanitytama | play_arrow | Mastering the basic pattern is essential for slow-tempo songs. |
| 52east | GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Bass track of the theme song from the movie NANA |
| 53east | I don’t wanna die.ichou BOYZ | play_arrow | Ginzan BOYZ’s crowd-pleasing live song |
| 54east | GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48's 'GIVE ME FIVE!' is a song that can be performed with a simple rock band setup. |
| 55east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s youth anthem |
| 56east | Et ceteraONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Song commentary for ONE OK ROCK |
| 57east | Detroit Rock CityKISS | play_arrow | Song commentary on an eccentric 60s band |
| 58east | I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Moving Bass Songs by Kazuyoshi Saito |
| 59east | Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | "Chiisana Koro Kara" by JUDY AND MARY is suitable for beginner bassists. |
| 60east | N.G.SASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Introduce easy-to-play songs by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 61east | No NewYorkBOØWY | play_arrow | Downpicking songs by legendary bands |
| 62east | SurroundedDream Theater | play_arrow | Progressive band songs for beginners |
| 63east | ROCK ME BABYTHE BAWDIES | play_arrow | Japanese rock where the singer plays bass at the same time |
| 64east | Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa | play_arrow | Performance Technique Guide for Koresawa’s “Everything but Death Is a Mere Scratch” |
| 65east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Explain famous BUMP songs using root-note bass lines |
| 66east | Stand By MeBen E. King | play_arrow | The appeal and characteristics of Stand by Me |
| 67east | ParanoidBlack Sabbath | play_arrow | Black Sabbath, simple and easy to match |
| 68east | MoreEARTHSHAKER | play_arrow | Japanese Metal Rhythm Practice Piece |
| 69east | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | Singing bass of dance music |
| 70east | All Right NowFree | play_arrow | Andy Fraser's legendary band |
| 71east | HOWEVERGLAY | play_arrow | Learn the distinctive groove of the bass in GLAY’s “HOWEVER” |
| 72east | American IdiotGreen Day | play_arrow | Explanation of Green Day’s signature song, American Idiot |
| 73east | Know Your EnermyGreen Day | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly punk songs by Green Day |
| 74east | Don’t CryGuns N’ Roses | play_arrow | Guns N’ Roses slow ballad performance techniques |
| 75east | The ChickenJaco Pastorius | play_arrow | Discovering the diversity of Jaco's bass playing |
| 76east | Got The LifeKorn | play_arrow | Korn’s bass songs have easy slap parts |
| 77east | flower burialL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | L'Arc~en~Ciel's 'Kasou' is difficult but educational. |
| 78east | Billy JeanMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Songs with the same phrase by Michael Jackson |
| 79east | bicycleNICO Touches the Walls | play_arrow | Nico Touch beginner-friendly bass practice song |
| 80east | Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Simple Song Explanation of ONE OK ROCK |
| 81east | Sir DukeStevie Wonder | play_arrow | You can learn the laid-back (behind-the-beat) feel of Black music |
| 82east | Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY | play_arrow | THE YELLOW MONKEY reunion |
| 83east | Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY | play_arrow | A beginner-friendly song at a medium tempo |
| 84east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON 2013 release song |
| 85east | Cassisthe GazettE | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly bass songs for the GazettE |
| 86east | Go for it!Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Introduce Ulfuls' 1995 hit song. |
| 87east | loveHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Practice methods for drama theme songs |
| 88east | trend; fashion; vogue; popular; epidemic (context-dependent)Shiina Ringo | play_arrow | Shiina Ringo's songs are beginner-friendly. |
| 89east | Running FreeIron Maiden | play_arrow | A song by an ’80s metal band. Perfect for bass practice with triplets and string crossing. |
| 90east | DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | The bass and rhythm in pop songs are difficult. |
| 91east | New YESSalyu | play_arrow | Medium-tempo songs for beginner bass players |
| 92east | ROLLING STARYUI | play_arrow | YUI songs with an easy-to-play tempo |
| 93east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s summer festival songs are beginner-friendly and popular |
| 94east | Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan | play_arrow | Explanation of Shinsei Kamattechan’s signature songs |
| 95east | If I sing to the sky175R | play_arrow | Tips for playing youth band songs on bass |
| 96east | OnlyANTHRAX | play_arrow | Introduce the representative songs of ANTHRAX |
| 97east | SurvivalGLAY | play_arrow | Great for Gray’s survival and syncopation practice |
| 98east | What You WantJUJU | play_arrow | The bass line is simple, but the rhythm and nuances are important. |
| 99east | Enter SandmanMETTALICA | play_arrow | Metallica’s signature song, simple bass |
| 100east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children | play_arrow | Tips for playing Mr.Children’s “Irodori” on bass |
| 101east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon summer love song bass for beginners |
| 102east | Robinsonsupittsu | play_arrow | Explanation of performance techniques for Spitz’s signature songs |
| 103east | Fluffy TimeSakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | Keep the vibe of a punk-style pop song |
| 104east | Thick As A BrickJethro Tull | play_arrow | A lyrical band's technical bass phrase |
| 105east | SeeSawTalas | play_arrow | Bass practice piece: octave picking |
| 106east | sick rocksthe telephones | play_arrow | Sick Rocks: Rock songs for beginners |
| 107east | silhouetteKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Explanation of KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette' |


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