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)
SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odorikorekishi
Let’s develop your sense of rhythm with the pleasant rests in ‘SHIKIBU feat.
Awa no Odoriko’! The main bassline is catchy, so you should be able to practice effectively.
The fills are very delicate, so do your best to finger them cleanly!
Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES
A four-piece rock band, THE ORAL CIGARETTES, captivates fans with lyrics that feel like raw emotions put into words and catchy melodies that carry them.
This is their fourth single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO, it’s also known for being one of their most-viewed music videos on YouTube.
The song features a very fast bass line throughout, making stable picking essential in addition to position changes.
The interlude includes tapping and other technical phrases, making it a rock tune you’ll want to spend your entire summer vacation working on to get close to perfect.
Master one song over summer vacation! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass (31–40)
Burning LoveOKAMOTO’S
OKAMOTO’S, the band featuring Hama Okamoto—the first Japanese artist to sign an endorsement deal with Fender.
With that, here’s their groovy and funky track “Burning Love.” By the time you can play this song all the way through, you just might understand what groove really is.
TreasureBruno Mars
This is the ninth single by Bruno Mars, who has won 17 Grammy Awards and is also known as the artist who took home the most Grammys in a single night.
It became a hit tune that gained popularity worldwide, from the United States and Europe to South Africa and Mexico.
Since the song is driven by a bassline that primarily uses slap technique, practicing to achieve a stable slap sound is a prerequisite.
Although the tempo is relaxed, it’s important to feel the 16-beat groove, so if you’re used to covering rock numbers, pay attention to the difference in rhythmic feel.
Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei
This song was released by Polkadot Stingray in 2016.
It’s a driving track with cool guitar cutting.
One highlight is how it launches from a fast, guitar-centered intro, then suddenly drops the guitar and lets the vocals ride over just bass and drums.
A key practice point is whether the bass can keep the groove without losing that sense of speed in this section.
It’s a good idea to practice with a metronome or rhythm machine and listen back to your recordings.
Can’t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers
This might be the quintessential basics of bass.
A sublime track where you interweave notes with a tight drum rhythm.
If you can play this, other songs might be a piece of cake.
That’s how packed it is with fundamentals and core techniques.
Virtual InsanityJamiroquai
If you’re practicing jazz, this is the one! The drum rhythm is easy to lock into, and there are plenty of fills that start on the off-beats, so you’re sure to level up.
There’s also a bass solo, so if you can pull this off, you’ll be a hero in class or among your friends!