Master one song over summer break! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass
Level up your bass technique over summer break! Why not challenge yourself to master one full song? We’ve selected tunes that intermediate players, in particular, will enjoy.
The lineup ranges from the latest tracks and classic hits to songs often played in jam sessions.
We’ve carefully curated a mix of Japanese and Western music.
Try finding something that matches your skill level! And if you’ve been relying on tabs until now, this could be the perfect time to try learning by ear.
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Master one song over summer vacation! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass (81–90)
Walk This WayAerosmith
Aerosmith is a five-piece rock band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and continues to have a profound influence on artists around the world.
Their single “Walk This Way,” released on August 28, 1975, features a famous guitar riff that many people have likely heard at least once.
Because there are many fast lines relative to the drum beat—such as unison phrases with the guitar and other striking licks—careful attention is required.
As a globally renowned rock classic, it’s a rock tune that every bassist would benefit from being able to play.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is the 20th single by Aimer, a female singer whose emotionally charged vocals reflect influences from jazz and blues.
The track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc and was released as a double A-side single together with Asa ga Kuru, which served as the ending theme.
While the song is relatively approachable due to its frequent root-note playing, elements like shifts from root positions to high frets and staccato-driven phrases make groove extremely important, so it’s crucial to listen closely to the backing track.
Cool and highly popular, it’s a jazzy rock tune you’ll want to master over summer break.
Good MorningAwesome City Club
This is the 21st digital-only single by the three-piece band Awesome City Club, who rapidly gained attention after their 2021 smash hit ‘Wasurena’ made waves.
Used as the theme song for the information program ‘Good! Morning,’ the track is notable for its refreshing, translucent vocals.
Although the tempo is relaxed, the shuffle beat makes it important to feel the bouncy rhythm rather than focus solely on the individual phrases.
The bass line is simple throughout, but a slap phrase appears in the instrumental break, so be sure to keep that in mind and lock it in.
Use your summer vacation to practice thoroughly and nail it.
Everybody Wants YouBilly Squier
Billy Squier’s “Everybody Wants You” is a recommended song for bassists who like hard rock.
It features many hard rock-style phrases, and it sounds cool even when played on bass alone, so it’s definitely worth learning.
The eighth-note pulse is crucial, so be sure to practice thoroughly with a metronome.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
This song was released in 1998.
Cocco’s track here might evoke an image of a modern-day “Madonna-tachi no Lullaby.” The key bass practice point to master with this piece is its distinctive groove that hints at reggae.
The tempo is slow, and there’s no fast playing or difficult riffs, so I’d like you to focus on crafting that groove.
Feel the off-beats from the keyboard and play with a relaxed, spacious feel over a broad span.
Learn To FlyFoo Fighters
Foo Fighters’ “Learn To Fly” is a simple and cool rock number.
Its vibe makes it a perfect song for anyone who wants to practice playing with a pick.
The rhythm mainly features sustained notes and steady eighth-note strumming, so it should be easy even for beginners to play.
When doing alternate picking, practice so that there’s no difference in tone between your upstrokes and downstrokes.
Master one song over summer vacation! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass (91–100)
DAYDREAMJUDY AND MARY
Here’s a song by JUDY AND MARY that was released in 1994.
The bass solo in the interlude is striking—it really steals the spotlight.
When practicing the bass solo, a key point is to switch your mindset from your usual role of keeping rhythm to one of singing the melody.
For the sustained notes, make sure to let them ring as if you’re singing, and avoid bobbing your head to counts like 1, 2, 3, 4.
The timing of when you play the notes is important, but equally important is being conscious of how long to sustain them and where each phrase begins and ends.