[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 or band circle, you’ll be welcoming new juniors, and if you’re starting as a new student in April, you’ll be making new friends—so you probably want to show off some cool bass playing, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce a bunch of recommended practice songs for those of you who want to drill bass thoroughly over spring break.
They range from very easy to slightly challenging, so definitely give them a try and level up!
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[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists During Spring Break (21–30)
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
A recommended song for those looking to move beyond the beginner stage: “Shin Takarajima” by Sakanaction.
Focus on really feeling both the downbeats and upbeats as you play.
If you can nail the main phrase, the chorus is simple—perfecting the whole song is within reach! Be sure to give this track a try in your practice.
Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN
If you want to be able to handle a variety of rhythm patterns with ease, I recommend ELLEGARDEN’s “Strawberry Margarita.” The intro starts with a syncopated rhythm, then in the first verse it shifts to a more complex pattern that inserts eighth-note breaks at the beginning and in the middle of measures.
In the pre-chorus, it moves to a phrase that marks quarter notes, making the whole song a great rhythm-training piece.
[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists During Spring Break (31–40)
fireworksaiko
Choosing so-called J-pop songs to practice bass is a totally great approach.
This is one of the signature songs by aiko, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released as her third single in 1999.
It’s a slightly bittersweet unrequited-love song that sings of overflowing feelings for someone you like.
Works featuring studio musicians on the recording are packed with techniques that can serve as benchmarks.
In the case of this song’s bass line, it’s the rhythm that locks in perfectly with the kick drum.
You can learn the importance of syncing your breathing with the drums.
Girl SSCANDAL
Taking on a punkish girls’ band song! This track by the rock band SCANDAL was released in 2009 as their third single.
It drew attention when it was selected as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH.
It’s a power-pop rock tune with an impressive, hard-hitting rhythm section.
The bassline has a funky vibe, but the fingering is very simple, so even beginners should be able to handle it.
To create clear dynamics, be mindful of the rests as you play.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
When people talk about Japanese rock bands that represent the 2010s, many will surely name KANA-BOON.
Since their major debut in 2013, they’ve produced many hit and fan-favorite songs.
Although they have faced a string of member departures, they now continue to work energetically as a duo.
Their upbeat tracks, which often feature a four-on-the-floor rhythm, are festival favorites, and there are surely many beginner bassists who want to cover them with their bands.
The song we’re introducing this time, “Silhouette,” is a smash hit with over 100 million views on YouTube.
Released in 2014, it was also used as a theme song for the hugely popular anime Naruto Shippuden.
The bass part is basically simple root-note playing; while briefly melodic phrases appear in the pre-chorus and chorus, overall it’s well within reach for beginner bassists.
It’s recommended for those who want to get used to fast tempos over BPM 180.
In the middle section, there’s a phrase where the rest falls on the downbeat of the bar, which may make the rhythm feel a bit tricky, but the only way is to practice repeatedly until you can play it smoothly!
Fluffy TimeSakurakou Keionbu
If you’ve just learned to play your first song, how about Sakura High Light Music Club’s “Fuwa Fuwa Time”? Its difficulty is perfect for your second or third piece.
It’s great for practicing root notes, glissando, and fingering.
The key point is to focus on smooth note connections.
Give it a try in your practice!
EASY COME, EASY GOB’z
This B’z song features a catchy, pop-leaning melody centered on acoustic guitar.
It portrays the emotions surrounding heartbreak, yet avoids a negative slant, delivering a strong message about embracing change with a positive outlook.
Created as a new challenge by Takahiro Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba, the track was released in October 1990 as the CM song for Mitsutaka’s “Camellia Diamond,” becoming a major hit that topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks.
It is included on the album “RISKY,” and the music video was filmed in New York.
It’s also ideal as a guitar practice piece, recommended for those looking to build fundamental skills on acoustic guitar and bass.
In live performances, a highlight is seeing the two band members split duties between acoustic and electric guitars.