[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!
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[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists over Spring Break (41–50)
LemonYonezu Kenshi
A ballad number with moderate position shifts is perfect for practicing fingering! How about Lemon, the smash hit by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu? Written as the theme song for the drama Unnatural, it was released as a single in 2018.
Its world woven around earnest love tightens the chest with emotion.
Even slowly, get used to moving your fingers as you play.
Try to be mindful not to rush and cram the space between notes.
[Practice!] Practice Songs for Beginner Bassists during Spring Break (51–60)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
In May 2020, Vaundy delivered an uplifting anthem of youth that stirs the heart toward a hope-filled future.
Featured on the album “strobo,” the song weaves a story that revisits innocent dreams and passions, using a “song” that lingers in the heart alongside precious memories as its motif.
Its sound—marked by powerful beats and catchy melodies—was also used in commercials for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, and its live-ready energy is a major draw.
It was performed at the 2022 year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen, captivating many listeners.
It’s also great for bass practice; check out practice videos on YouTube and other platforms!
Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe.” The bass line in this song is super easy, mainly built around root notes in an 8-beat pattern! There’s a phrase in the break that descends by semitones—the so-called chromatic scale—but since it just moves down one fret at a time, it’s easy to memorize, which is a nice plus.
It’s a song you can play after about a month of starting bass, so it’s highly recommended for situations where you’ve suddenly been put in charge of playing bass!
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.
American IdiotGreen Day
Some of you may have picked up the bass out of a love for punk rock.
For you, I recommend Green Day’s “American Idiot.” It’s a song that has long been cherished as a punk rock classic.
The bassline is simple, so beginners should find it fun to play.
Try practicing in front of a mirror, too, and work on playing it with style.
Dear, boyHump Back
A powerful rock tune that sends a passionate cheer to the days of youth.
With straightforward lyrics and a catchy melody, it sings about the importance of pursuing your dreams and the inner strength to never give up, even when you face setbacks.
Released in June 2018 as Hump Back’s major-label debut single, it was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” and as the theme song for the high school baseball tournament in Kumamoto.
It’s a perfect song to listen to when you want to push toward your goals or support your friends.
It’s also great for practicing bass—there are practice videos on YouTube, so be sure to check them out!
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
This is the first digital-only single by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band known for their melodic hardcore–style, rich and beautiful choruses and driving, high-tempo songs.
It’s a cover of the English folk song “Picnic,” and was used as the CM song for au’s Santaro series, “Spring Door: Give It a Try.” The fast tempo might make it seem challenging, but in the original the vocalist is also playing bass, so there aren’t any particularly difficult phrases.
That said, the tempo is still fast, so I recommend practicing slowly at first to align your rhythm and note consistency.
