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 break! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass (101–110)
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.
YYZRush
This song starts in an odd time signature, and just when you think there’s a break, a barrage of 16th notes kicks in.
There are bass fill-ins in every section, making the difficulty quite high.
Even with a lot of practice, it takes time to play it perfectly.
However, once you can play it, your skill level will skyrocket.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Speaking of summer, it also strongly evokes sports, doesn’t it? You might even get a chance to cheer someone on with a song.
In that case, I’d like to recommend Saucy Dog’s “I Will Live in the Present.” It was written for the 2023 high school soccer season and portrays the beauty of hard work and bonds with teammates.
With its fast tempo, it’s perfect for bassists who want to show off some dazzling fingerwork.
It’s not easy, but that’s exactly why it looks so cool if you can pull it off.
RoxanneThe Police
The Police’s “Roxanne” is a recommended song for beginner to intermediate bass players.
This track features a muted technique called brushing.
Since keeping a steady rhythm is crucial, practice with a metronome to maintain consistent tempo and timing.
REVERSIUVERworld
This song, used as the theme for the anime film Blue Exorcist: The Movie, was released by UVERworld in 2012.
The tight, intricate picking in the first half and the slightly jazzy, rockabilly-like section before the chorus dramatically change the mood, which is really cool.
A key practice point is to switch your groove between these sections.
In the first half, don’t just follow the tempo—create the groove by articulating the fine phrases.
In the pre-chorus, it sounds best if you play each note as long as possible, holding it right up to the edge.
Master one song over summer vacation! Recommended practice pieces (111–120) for leveling up your bass
gentianWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA, fires up fans mainly through their live shows with high-velocity melodic hardcore sounds and catchy harmonies.
This song is included on their third album, COMINATCHA!!, released in 2019, and drew attention again when it was used as an insert song in the 2022 TV drama Nanba MG5.
With a relaxed tempo and relatively few bass notes, the bass part alone isn’t very difficult; however, if you’re aiming to play and sing like the original, be careful not to let the vocals throw off your playing.
In particular, the latter part features melodies that are close to ad-libbed “fakes,” so practice to keep the bass lines steady.
Rocket Divehide with Spread Beave
One of hide’s finest songs.
Despite its high overall quality—with tight accents and an intro phrase that climbs chromatically—it’s packed with elements you can really dig into once you memorize the patterns.
I may be biased as a fan, but this is definitely a track I’d love to see you cover.