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)
PowerMurcus Miller
This song by Marcus Miller just keeps evolving.
It’s astonishing how expressive slap can be here, but when you analyze it closely, what really stands out is his masterful muting.
Slap usually leaves overtones ringing, yet in this track they’re almost entirely absent.
That’s exactly why it’s also perfect as a practice piece.
Master a song over summer break! Recommended practice pieces to level up your bass (51–60)
Young JapaneseOKAMOTO’S
OKAMOTO’S is a four-piece rock band featuring Hama Okamoto on bass, the son of Masatoshi Hamada from Downtown.
Their fourth digital single, Young Japanese, used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Nao-chan wa Shougaku Sannensei,” makes an immediate impact with its opening bassline.
The backing, which incorporates slap, supports the track while asserting a distinct presence.
It’s a funky number that should be satisfying to play for bassists who are getting tired of sticking to root notes.
Maxwell MurderRancid
RANCID is a four-piece rock band that excites fans with a genre-defying sound that blends straight punk with elements of roots rock and reggae.
Maxwell Murder, which opens their third album …And Out Come The Wolves, cranks up the energy with its breakneck beat and noisy guitar tones.
The bass line moves around a lot even in the backing parts, and there’s also a high-speed bass solo, making it a rewarding challenge for intermediate bassists.
At under two minutes long, it’s a song that flies by, and definitely worth learning over summer break.
THANXWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece rock band that was likely recognized by the widest range of listeners in the melodic hardcore scene since 2010.
THANX, which closes their first album Are You Coming?, is a moving number that delivers a heartfelt cheer to friends working hard far away.
The bass line is mostly root notes throughout, so it isn’t difficult to memorize, but the tempo is quite fast, so focus on articulating each note clearly.
Also, if you perform with the same arrangement as the original, you’ll be playing while singing; even bassists who have done backing vocals in bands should practice this carefully.
Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beave
A legendary song that RIZE has also covered.
The tempo is a bit on the slower side, so even those with less experience should find it pretty easy to catch the notes and rhythm.
If you’re using it as a practice piece, it might be good to cover hide’s original first and then practice the RIZE version.
Crimson Lotusthe GazettE
the GazettE is a five-member visual kei rock band that ignites fans with a worldview built through self-production.
Their 12th single, Guren, which was featured as the commercial song for the silver accessory brand GemCEREY, moves the heart with lyrics steeped in sorrow and a richly layered rock ensemble.
Its simple arrangement and relaxed tempo may make it seem easy, but precisely because it’s slow, it’s easy for the rhythm to rush—so take care.
As a song that showcases the vocals, it’s a number where the bass needs to consciously support the track as part of the rhythm section.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This is the first digital-download-only single by the music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni, known by the abbreviations “Zutomayo” or “ZTMY,” a group centered around frontwoman ACAne, with a fluid lineup that changes depending on the song.
The music video released on YouTube in 2018 drew widespread attention and has surpassed 100 million views.
While the tempo isn’t particularly fast, the 16-beat passages involve detailed phrase movement, so bassists accustomed to rock-style 8-beat root playing should be mindful of the rhythmic differences.
It also features funky slap bass in the interlude and later sections, making it a great number to polish carefully over the summer break.