[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 over Spring Break (41–50)
TRUE BLUELUNA SEA
Formed in 1989, LUNA SEA is a band that created numerous legends in the 1990s music scene, transcending the so-called visual kei framework.
Although they disbanded in 2000, after regrouping they gained many fans among younger generations as well, and today they are a living legend, earning overwhelming support not only from music fans but also from fellow musicians.
J, LUNA SEA’s bassist, is one of the figures who shattered the stereotypical image of the bassist as “somewhat a subdued position,” and even now in the Reiwa era, there are surely many people who started playing bass because they admire him.
J’s bass playing can either remain firmly supportive as the foundation or move around like a lead instrument.
For beginner bassists, the recommended song is the classic TRUE BLUE.
Composed by J himself, it’s an aggressive, uptempo track characteristic of his style, yet the bass line is largely built on root notes and kept relatively simple.
It’s a great piece to challenge yourself with to get accustomed to fast tempos.
For pick players, it also serves as practice for precise alternate picking, and in the accent hits, be sure to lock in tightly with the drums for a crisp, tight performance.
[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists during Spring Break (51–60)
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
As of 2025, the YouTube video has surpassed 30 million views.
Even though it’s a song from over a decade ago, it remains hugely popular through “dance cover” videos and continues to be supported in the Reiwa era as a classic summer tune: SHISHAMO’s masterpiece “Kimi to Natsu Fes.” It’s also a favorite at school festivals, and since it’s arranged with a generally simple band ensemble, it’s a song that even beginner bassists will likely find approachable.
That said, be mindful of the bass line: while it’s rooted in the tonic and driven by a fast tempo with syncopated rhythms, it also moves actively in many places.
Its smooth, driving feel depends on the bass–drum combination, and as a trio, this is a great song to learn the bassist’s unique role.
RikaSIX LOUNGE
Hailing from Oita, SIX LOUNGE deliver the pure thrills of straight-ahead rock through an ensemble only a trio can create.
Their hefty sound, paired with lyrics and melodies that carry a certain wistful poetry, sets them apart from many contemporary bands.
Their signature track Rika, which boosted their recognition, unfolds with a simple chord progression in a loose, grunge-inspired style.
While the band’s uniquely seductive sound might make capturing the vibe a bit challenging for beginner players, I encourage you to give it a try.
Long preface aside, when it comes to the bass, focus on feeling the core shuffle rhythm.
Within bass lines that follow the guitar’s backing, there are plenty of melodic phrases using techniques like glissando—pay attention to that.
The difficulty isn’t especially high, so as a next step for beginner bassists, approach the song with the mindset of leading its groove.
I want to love you super muchneguse.
Neguse is a four-piece band from Nagoya that has captured the hearts of the younger generation as a popular rock act of the Reiwa era, even successfully headlining a solo show at Nippon Budokan in 2024.
As the title of the song introduced here, “Super Aishitai,” suggests, they’ve earned their popularity through the pure quality of their music: unforced, natural lyrics, a positive and approachable melody line, and a simple yet on-point band ensemble.
They’re especially popular among music-loving teens, and many people likely want to cover their songs with their own bands.
“Super Aishitai” is an ideal track for anyone who wants to practice a so-called shuffle rhythm.
If you’ve mainly been playing 8-beat songs, just locking into the rhythm itself may be a bit challenging, but mastering the kind of groove found in this song is exactly how you grow as a bassist—so stick with it.
The trickiest part is probably the highly active, melodic phrases in the chorus, but for bass lines like these, it’s helpful to play them with the mindset of ‘singing’ the phrase.
jerseySabasusutā
Sabuster is a popular trio that, in an unusually fast turn of events, won an audition to perform at SUMMER SONIC just five months after forming in 2022.
The EP they released afterward created a buzz among quick-eared music fans, and in 2024 they signed with the prestigious label PIZZA OF DEATH MANAGEMENT and even made their major debut.
Their catchy sound, rooted in pop punk and paired with lyrics that neatly capture everyday life, is arranged simply overall, making it approachable even for beginner bassists.
The song Jersey introduced here is one of their signature tracks.
While the bass part is mostly centered on root notes, pay attention to the melody-like phrase in the second verse’s A section that uses glissando.
This song lets you practice not only supporting the foundation as a bassist but also creating a dynamic, undulating effect that’s a lot of fun.
Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan
Since they began their activities in the late 2000s, Shinsei Kamattechan have carved out a unique presence within the 2010s Japanese rock scene, and—helped by the outrageous performances of frontman Noko—have built a fervent fan base.
Their cult popularity is evident in the release of a film inspired by their songs, Shinsei Kamattechan: Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop.
The track that lends its title to the film, Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop, is one of their signature songs, and it’s fresh in our memories that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in January 2025, generating a lot of buzz.
The bass part is basically root notes; although a more melodic phrase appears in the chorus, it mostly repeats, so once you learn it, even beginner bassists should be able to play it without trouble.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s single “Peace Sign,” released in 2017, was also used as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the popular anime My Hero Academia, and as of 2025 it has surpassed 310 million views on YouTube—an extremely popular track.
It’s a refreshing, fast-paced rock tune in a major key, and it’s great for band covers.
The bass line is fundamentally simple, mainly root notes, making it an ideal practice piece for beginners to get used to the fast tempo of BPM 200.
The rhythm makes extensive use of so-called syncopation, and phrases that skillfully incorporate rests are also useful for practicing precise alternate picking.
If the fast tempo feels tough, start at a slower tempo and gradually increase your speed!