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 (21–30)
You don’t get it.WurtS
“Wakattenai yo,” with its pleasantly bouncy beat, features a bass line that underpins Wurts’s pop sound with rich low end.
While centered on root notes, it also brings in tight rhythmic subdivisions and octave jumps, making it great fundamental practice for steady right-hand picking and left-hand position shifts.
Because the rests placed over a four-on-the-floor groove can make or break the feel, it’s also ideal for sharpening your sense of rhythm.
By locking into the tempo and repeating the line, you can internalize the groove—making this a perfect practice piece for beginner bassists.
Scarecrowthe pillows
Amid its razor-sharp guitar sound, the low end forms the core—“Scarecrow” is a track where you can feel the quintessential the pillows rock drive.
The bass centers on an 8-beat feel, forcefully hitting the root notes along the chord progression.
With its medium tempo, the phrases are easy to follow, making it good practice for steady right-hand picking and left-hand position shifts.
Let the notes ring fully and focus on supporting the whole band to raise the overall polish.
It’s also a great pick when you want to bring out a strong sense of groove in your performance.
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii
Hontou wa ne, which conveys the bittersweet feelings of young love straight and true, is one of Young Skinny’s signature songs.
It moves forward with a steady rhythm from the intro, supported by a bassline that highlights the vocals.
In the chorus, the number of notes increases, and by consciously emphasizing dynamics in a plucking style, you can express the song’s development.
Since it proceeds at a mid-tempo that showcases both piano and band performance, it’s well-suited for practicing careful playing while maintaining a consistent rhythm.
It’s a practice piece for beginner bassists that helps you develop expressiveness and fundamentals at the same time.
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
This is the debut single by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a three-piece rock band that calls their style “life-centered loud rock” and has been growing their fanbase with a deft blend of laid-back lyrics and aggressive sound.
It’s the track that helped put the band on the map, and its rapidly shifting beats and loud sound really amp you up.
The slap bass comes in right from the intro, and with the fast tempo and demand for tight playing, it’s fair to say the difficulty is high.
Playing and singing it like the original right off the bat is tough, so start by focusing on the bass alone, and once you’ve got some leeway, try adding the vocals.
DALMATIANPEOPLE 1
PEOPLE 1’s “DALMATIAN” leaves an impression with its distinctive sense of weightlessness—a tense yet light sound that brings the vocals to the forefront.
The bass line is constructed to move around actively, using intricate phrases that enhance the overall rhythm.
To draw out more groove, crisp note articulation is crucial; sometimes cutting the sound off sharply helps emphasize the beat.
There are also moments with slap bass, so you can pick up a variety of techniques just from this one song.
First loveTOOBOE
The song “First Love” by music creator John’s solo project, TOOBOE, is striking for its bouncy rhythm and a vocal delivery that feels almost tossed out.
The guitar centers on cutting-style strokes, while the bass line moves nimbly, creating a strong sense of dynamism.
With such a busy, roaming bass, that drive can be lost if the notes simply flow on; be mindful of rests as you build the line.
Letting the bass play in call-and-response with the guitar and vocals is key to highlighting the song’s overall buoyant feel.
rose flowerkururi
Quruli’s “Bara no Hana” has a gentle overall sound and gives the impression that the vocals are emphasized.
The bass part is structured to keep a steady rhythm, so it’s important to focus on firmly maintaining and supporting the groove.
Since there’s little movement between notes from bar to bar, in addition to keeping the rhythm, be mindful of sustaining a consistent volume as you play.
Precisely because it doesn’t use complex techniques, it’s perfect for practicing the fundamentals, such as rhythm and basic playing approach.