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)
Mr. PhantomTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
This song uses octave technique throughout.
I think it sounds cooler if you play with clear dynamics and articulation.
There are a lot of octaves, but it’s relatively easy to play, so I recommend it even for those copying Oral for the first time.
Master a song over summer break! Recommended practice pieces to level up your bass (51–60)
gravityLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-member rock band that had a tremendous influence on countless visual-kei bands and dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s.
Their 12th single, “gravity,” used as the theme song for the film Another Heaven, features a quintessential LUNA SEA sound with a pleasant sense of float and depth.
The bass line, which mainly follows root notes yet generates a subtle undulation, suggests an approach to the song that goes beyond mere technique.
It’s a number where intermediate bassists can truly feel the challenge, and one that calls for playing with a conscious sense of dynamics.
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!
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.
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.