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 (91–100)
The ChickenJaco Pastorius
A legendary bassist known for elevating the bass to a star instrument within the ensemble through his innovative techniques: Jaco Pastorius.
This piece is his cover of a tune composed by saxophonist Alfred Ellis, and it’s a number recognized worldwide as a jam-session standard.
The playing, which adds accents within the repeating bass line, calls for phrasing that asserts the bass’s presence in a session without sticking out too much.
Because it works even without a bass solo, it’s a great number to try first when you’re getting together for a session.
SuckerJonas Brothers
For bassists who want to strengthen their funky rhythm, I recommend Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker.” It’s not pure, hard-core funk—it has pop elements too—so even those who aren’t very familiar with Western music can enjoy it.
With this kind of rhythm, not only the timing of the notes but also when you cut them off is important, so practice with that in mind.
chameleonKing Gnu
A four-piece hybrid band, King Gnu, who dominate the J-POP scene with high-level populism—distilling their strong performance skills and rich musical background into pop—release their fifth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Mystery to Iu Nakare,” the track draws you into a fantastical soundscape featuring piano and organ.
While the bass doesn’t feature flashy playing, many phrases require ascending and descending across strings, so be careful not to accidentally sound neighboring strings.
And because the tempo is slow, it’s easy for the rhythm to drift—use your summer break to practice with an awareness of the ensemble.
rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
One of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs, also known as the opening theme for a famous animated film, is “Niji” (Rainbow).
In this piece, the verses gently depict the scene after the rain, while the chorus powerfully expresses love and a sense of emptiness.
For the bassist, how to convey this dynamic contrast seems to be the key point.
Incidentally, this song also happens to be the band’s seventh single.
With rainbows having seven colors, you can’t help but feel a curious connection.
Awesome LifeNovelbright
How about a refreshing, fast-paced song that’s perfect for summer? Let me introduce “Awesome Life.” It’s a track released in 2024 by the rock band Novelbright, crafted as a summer song that lifts your spirits.
While it has a driving feel that suggests busyness, the bass part itself is relatively calm and approachable.
Another recommendation point is that it has a well-defined spotlight moment.
High HopesPanic! At The Disco
This is a great number for beginner bassists who want to stabilize their sense of rhythm.
The overall tempo is fairly fast, but the bass phrases themselves aren’t that quick, so I think it’s playable even for beginners.
The rhythms are mostly orthodox patterns you can play with two fingers, so practice while paying attention to timing and dynamics.
If it’s difficult, slow down the tempo and practice.
Parallel UniverseRed Hot Chili Peppers
A four-piece rock band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 and has sold over 80 million records worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
This song is from their 7th album, Californication, and is known as a fan favorite that, despite not being released as a single, is the only non-single album track to be included on their greatest hits.
While much of the playing is simple and doubled with the guitar throughout, you have to consistently play in sixteenth notes, so it’s essential to keep your note articulation even.
Because it requires considerable right-hand stamina, practice a little every day and focus on achieving a stable performance.