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)
Chlorinetwenty one pilots
If you’re looking for Western rock songs that are easy for beginner bassists to play, I recommend “Chlorine” by twenty one pilots.
The rhythm is slow and there’s lots of repetition, so even someone on their first day can kinda get the hang of it.
A rockier sound fits well, so adding a little distortion will make it sound cool.
sea glasssutoreitenaa
Straightener is a four-piece rock band that continues to captivate fans with lyrics and songs rich in depth, backed by their career.
Their 21st single, “Seaglass,” draws you into a philosophical, literary worldview.
The slap-driven bassline uses rests for a tight performance that creates a pulsing contour against the guitar and drums’ sense of speed.
With fewer notes amplifying its presence, this rock tune showcases the fun of the bass part—so why not give it a try?
Recommendation to head northNekura Tōkī
NekratoKie is a five-piece rock band.
“Kitakami no Susume,” included on their second album ZOO!!, is a track whose lively beat and catchy sound make a strong impact.
While the bass part is technically simple, it features many tight 16-beat accents, so it’s essential to really feel the rhythm as you play.
Bassists who have mainly played straight-ahead rock may need some time to get used to it, so take advantage of the summer break to broaden your playing range.
junkieFurederikku
A four-piece rock band, Frederic, known for their addictive songs that filter 1980s Japanese indie rock and contemporary Western rock and dance music through their own lens, has released a digital-only single.
It’s a lead track released ahead of their major third album, “Frederhythm 3,” and its catchy melody over a brisk beat really sticks in your head.
Because the bass part demands very tight playing—with accents aligned to the kick drum and phrases that lock in with the vocal and guitar comping—it’s crucial to practice while carefully listening to the other parts.
Be mindful of the contrast between notes you let ring and notes you cut off, and tighten it up together as a band.
alexisthymia spareRin to shite Shigure
Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece rock band whose trademarks are an intense high-tone voice and songs that are noisy yet delicate.
Their single “Alexithymia Spare,” chosen as the theme song for the anime film PSYCHO-PASS: PROVIDENCE, is a rock tune that makes an immediate impact right from the opening.
There aren’t any particularly difficult techniques throughout, but there are plenty of points to watch out for, such as playing a melodic bassline while singing and sudden changes to odd time signatures.
The bassline is simple yet impactful, so it’s a number you’ll definitely want to practice and try out with your band.
Master one song over summer vacation! Recommended practice pieces (111–120) for leveling up your bass
And yet the magician casts the diceuso to kamereon
Saredo Kijutsushi wa Sai o Furu, released by Uso to Chameleon in 2016, is a striking song with an impressive music video and a distinctive title.
There’s even a fun bass demonstration video by guitarist Sosuke Watanabe.
This track features a bass line that continuously plays a pattern in sync with the rhythm and melody, so try practicing slowly until the pattern sinks in.
It may be easier to lock into the groove if you practice while being mindful of where each phrase begins and ends.
sharkAmano Tsukiko
Tsuki Amano is active as a singer-songwriter.
From her 2004 album Tenryu, let’s highlight the track Same (“Shark”).
It’s a rock song that likens a woman’s single-minded feelings to a shark that keeps swimming straight ahead.
Overall, it has a fairly intense tone.
As a result, playing it perfectly on bass requires solid technique, and because it runs a bit long, you’ll also need good concentration.
The water-evoking lyrics give it a cool feel, making it a great pick for summer.
