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[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists During Spring Break

If you’re a student bassist, I bet many of you are thinking of using spring break to get in a lot of bass practice.

If you’re in a light music club, you’ll be getting new juniors, and if you’re starting as a freshman in April, you’ll make new friends—so you want to show them how cool you can play the bass, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of recommended songs for those of you who want to practice bass intensively over spring break! We’ve got everything from very easy pieces to slightly more challenging tracks, so definitely give them a try and level up!

[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists over Spring Vacation (1–10)

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song
TalentSabasusutā

Talent, characterized by its energetic band sound, is a Sabasister track with a distinctly powerful low end unique to a three-piece band.

Although it moves forward primarily with an 8-beat, the added motion at phrase changes lets you learn finger movements that match the chord progression.

By keeping a steady rhythm and being mindful of aligning note lengths, you can achieve greater stability in your performance.

The key section is where all instruments lock in from the interlude into the final chorus.

Getting used to the fast tempo is great training, making this a beginner-friendly bass practice song to tackle over spring break.

To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Hontou wa ne, which conveys the bittersweet feelings of young love straight and true, is one of Young Skinny’s signature songs.

It moves forward with a steady rhythm from the intro, supported by a bassline that highlights the vocals.

In the chorus, the number of notes increases, and by consciously emphasizing dynamics in a plucking style, you can express the song’s development.

Since it proceeds at a mid-tempo that showcases both piano and band performance, it’s well-suited for practicing careful playing while maintaining a consistent rhythm.

It’s a practice piece for beginner bassists that helps you develop expressiveness and fundamentals at the same time.

Love SongGO!GO!7188

Evoking both wistfulness and passion, Koi no Uta is one of GO!GO!7188’s signature tracks, with the low end giving the entire song a rich thickness.

Its medium tempo features a root-focused bass line, making it easy to check your left-hand basic form and perfect for practicing steady time.

In the chorus, the note count increases, letting you develop a feel for expressing the song’s dynamics through contrasts in intensity.

Since you can focus on producing solid, ringing notes, it’s recommended for beginner bassists who want to build their fundamentals over spring break.

[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists Over Spring Break (11–20)

9mm Parabellum Bullet

9mm Parabellum Bullet – Black Market Blues
9mm Parabellum Bullet

This is a track by 9mm Parabellum Bullet featuring a powerful sound and a bouncy rhythm that leaves a strong impression.

The key point is its danceable groove despite the tension, with the bass exhibiting a crisp attack that locks in with the drums.

Although the sound is constantly driving, being mindful of how notes are cut off enhances the overall sense of groove.

The arrangement alternates between sections that align with the guitar and sections that align with the drums, so playing in a way that highlights how the other instruments are voiced is crucial.

RookiesConton Candy

Conton Candy – Rookies [Official Video] | TV Anime “Medalist” Season 2 Ending Theme – “Medalist” Season 2 Ending Theme
RookiesConton Candy

This is a track by Conton Candy featuring a refreshing, youth-evoking melody that leaves a strong impression.

A key point is that it’s a three-piece guitar-vocal band, and instead of guitar lines played simultaneously with the vocals, the bass phrases create the groove of the song.

Be mindful of the contrasts between sustained and staccato parts, pay attention to how it overlaps with the other parts, and bring out the song’s sense of fun.

Precisely because it’s a small ensemble, figuring out how each part stands out is an especially important point.

LinkL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel「Link」-Music Clip-
LinkL'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.

Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY

This is a song by THE YELLOW MONKEY, notable for its upbeat rhythm and refreshing melody.

While calm, its light rhythm is the key highlight, with the bass progressing in simple, steady pulses that align with the drums.

Precisely because there are no complex phrases, rhythmic awareness is essential—let’s support the whole piece firmly together with the drums.

With stable grooves and volume that helps other instruments stand out, this seems like a track that will help you firmly build your fundamentals.