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 pieces (111–120) for leveling up your bass
You are the bottom of the sea.Momonō Mikoto
Here’s the debut single released by Mikoto Momono in 1997.
The powerful, earth-crawling beat is so cool, right? The occasional bass fills are also really appealing, so definitely try transcribing them by ear.
It’s become much easier to do ear training these days, with options like boosting the low end while you listen or using apps that let you solo each part.
To recreate that earth-crawling beat, don’t think of the rhythm as a series of points—treat it as a surface, and consider on which beats applying pressure will sound coolest.
If you develop the feel of pressing in with that weight as you play, you’ll be able to apply it to other songs too.
WILD EYESMizuki Nana
Released in 2005 by Nana Mizuki, who is also a voice actress, this song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.
The bass is basically an 8-beat groove, but the first half of the melody and the chorus feature a distinctive bass pattern, making these sections the key areas to practice.
Start patterns like these at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed using a metronome.
Using YouTube’s playback speed adjustment feature is also recommended.
BuddhaRADWIMPS
This is a perfect song for learning the basics of slap technique.
It’s also great practice for smoothly switching between slap and fingerstyle.
Be mindful of producing a tight groove by muting properly with your left hand.
RADWIMPS songs tend to be on the technical side!
Silent JealousyX JAPAN
This song is perfect for aiming higher as a bassist.
Not only does it combine high-speed alternate picking and down picking, but it also demands the endurance required by its length and the sense of rhythm needed for the accents.
It has everything—and helps you develop everything.
VelonicaAqua Timez
Aqua Timez, the rock band that also made headlines for their reunion in 2025.
The song they created as the opening theme for the anime BLEACH is “Velonica.” It’s a track where the bass stands out as especially cool right from the intro.
The high-mid range is quite pronounced, so how you tame that will likely change how listeners perceive the mix.
There are many videos available that break down the bass parts, so it’s a good idea to check them out for reference.
Bullying: No. Absolutely not.BABYMETAL
How about some metal for your summer break? This track features quintessential metal phrasing and speed.
It’s the kind of piece that’s like a workout.
Not only is the right hand demanding, but the left-hand fingering is also challenging, making it a great recommendation for intermediate to advanced players.
You can use a pick, but try playing it fingerstyle like the original.
Three-finger technique works as well.
B BLUEBOØWY
This is one of the signature songs by BOOWY, the band that led the band boom of the ’80s.
Speaking of BOOWY’s bassist, Tsunematsu Matsui, his expressionless, upright stance and relentless down-picking are truly memorable.
How about using this refreshing tune as practice for your basic picking technique?