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 for leveling up your bass (41–50)
swim04 Limited Sazabys
This is a song by 04 Limited Sazabys, a band that’s hugely popular at festivals.
Their vocalist also plays bass, but for a cover band, I think it’s fine to split the parts into vocalist and bassist.
It’s a refreshing, summery track, so give it a try over summer break!
Travelling Without MovingJamiroquai
Jamiroquai, the band led by Jay Kay that sparked a worldwide movement in the ’90s under the genre of acid jazz.
Their track “Travelling Without Moving” delivers an incredible groove driven by a thick, powerful bass tone.
With a bass line as its core, the song unfolds through various developments—sure to stir the soul of any bassist when you listen.
Master of PuppetsMetallica
If you play and practice metal, you can’t skip Metallica.
If you can master the three-finger technique of the great bassist Robert Trujillo, you’ll surely outshine your rivals and bandmates.
Definitely give it a try!
SalamanderELLEGARDEN
As a pioneering presence of alternative rock in the J-POP scene, the four-piece rock band ELLEGARDEN remains highly active today.
Their 6th single, “Salamander,” features a catchy chorus melody that lingers in your ears over a thick rock ensemble.
Since the bass line is mainly root notes, it’s approachable for beginner bassists; however, be careful—without mindful dynamics, the simple playing won’t generate the original’s groove.
It’s a perfect rock tune for intermediate bassists to practice playing with dynamics that go beyond just what’s written in the score.
Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
It’s no exaggeration to say there’s no better option for bass-vocal practice than this! A signature song by the melodic punk band Hi-STANDARD that still hasn’t lost its shine.
While it’s mostly root-note playing, you can also practice the genre’s characteristic two-beat rhythm, work on your vocals, and the track is on the shorter side.
A song full of nothing but upsides.
fake!fake!Karasu wa masshiro
This is a song by the funk-pop band Karasu wa Masshiro (KARASU WA MASHIRO).
While it’s a pop and kawaii-sounding track, it distinctively incorporates elements of funk and jazz.
The bass is predominantly played with slap technique, so if you’re thinking, “I want to try slap!” you should definitely give it a go.
Fever Believer FeedbackHanumān
This is a song by Hanuman, an alternative rock band that disbanded in 2012.
It’s a cool, exhilarating track that charges forward from the intro to the very end.
Since they’re a three-piece, the bass part in particular gives you room to play around.
Start by nailing a perfect cover, and once you’re comfortable, it might be fun to add your own arrangements.