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.

Playlist

Master one song over summer break! Recommended practice songs to level up your bass
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	MATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALK		With KEYTALK, you can learn a variety of playing techniques.
2	Exploding Brain Girlrereriri		A slap song with prominent bass
3	STAY TUNESuchmos		Acid jazz bass influenced by Jamiroquai
4	It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.		A gritty bass track by Gesu no Kiwami Otome
5	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon		Performance Technique Guide for Sakanaction's 'Kaijū'
6	magnet04 Limited Sazabys		A song that captures the band’s sense of speed and the intensity of their emotions
7	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Support a grand, dramatic theme song with the bass
8	gazeSUPER BEAVER		An energetic song characterized by emotional vocals
9	Crystal of LightThe Back Horn		THE BACK HORN's Crystal of Light
10	bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A fast-paced, dynamic track led by the bass
11	Bikini Sports PonchinMakishimamu Za Horumon		Explanation of Maximum the Hormone's slap technique
12	mild daysHitsuji Bungaku		MILD DAYS by Hitsujibungaku is an acoustic song.
13	hydrangearikon densetsu		“Hydrangea” is a song that looks back on life with a wistful sound.
14	Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku		The season of cherry blossoms has a uniquely tense sound.
15	Whole of FlowerSuchmos		Suchmos' songs combine calmness and dynamism
16	DALMATIANPEOPLE 1		DALMATIAN is characterized by a sense of buoyancy and lightness.
17	First loveTOOBOE		An energetic commentary on a first-love song
18	rose flowerkururi		Quruli's 'Bara no Hana' prioritizes rhythm.
19	Parallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.		Perfect for practicing slap bass with songs by Gesu no Kiwami Otome
20	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		Signature songs of Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
21	Bad GuyBillie Eilish		Performance Guide for Billie Eilish’s Songs
22	Tommy The CatPrimus		A teaching piece for Primus-style bass playing
23	MusicSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s eighth single track
24	monsterYOASOBI		Explanation of YOASOBI's anime opening theme song
25	asking for the moonKANA-BOON		Single track commentary of KANA-BOON
26	Active Three MinutesToukyou Jihen		Tokyo Jihen's New Jack Swing
27	The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		Signature songs by Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
28	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		For band practice: Nirvana's signature songs
29	SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odorikorekishi		Developing a Sense of Rhythm with SHIKIBU Awa Odori
30	Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES		Popular songs by THE ORAL CIGARETTES
31	Burning LoveOKAMOTO’S		OKAMOTO’S “Burning Love”
32	TreasureBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s Grammy-winning song
33	Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei		A fast-paced song by Polkadot Stingray
34	Can’t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers		Basic bass practice piece aligned with drums
35	Virtual InsanityJamiroquai		Drum sound sources ideal for jazz practice
36	Amazing GraceVictor Wooten		Wooten’s bass solo is outstanding
37	deep redMy Hair is Bad		Explaining summer songs from a bassist’s perspective
38	Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen		Songs where you can learn Seiji Kameda’s bass techniques
39	Mr. PhantomTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A relatively easy piece with a lot of octave technique
40	jerseySabasusutā		Explanation of Sabaster's signature song jersey
41	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Introduction to the SPY×FAMILY opening song by Official HIGE DANDism
42	gravityLUNA SEA		LUNASEA “gravity” For Intermediate Bass Players
43	swim04 Limited Sazabys		04Limited Sazabys summer song cover band
44	Travelling Without MovingJamiroquai		Bass techniques of Jamiroquai's classic songs
45	Master of PuppetsMetallica		Master Metallica's bass playing techniques
46	SalamanderELLEGARDEN		Explanation of ELLEGARDEN's rock songs
47	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		A signature Hi-STANDARD song that's perfect for bass practice
48	fake!fake!Karasu wa masshiro		The white song of crows is funk-jazz-pop.
49	Fever Believer FeedbackHanumān		Hanuman 2012 disbanded band song
50	PowerMurcus Miller		Marcus Miller's slap technique
51	Young JapaneseOKAMOTO’S		Description/introduction of OKAMOTO’S songs
52	Maxwell MurderRancid		Introduce RANCID's fast-paced punk songs
53	THANXWANIMA		Bass breakdown of WANIMA's song THANX
54	Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beave		hide’s legendary song, with a relaxed tempo and beginner-friendly
55	Crimson Lotusthe GazettE		Performance points for the GazettE's “Kurenai-gai”
56	Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		ZUTOMAYO popular songs
57	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Aono Sumika is perfect for playing bass.
58	Without Youyoru no honki dansu		The new song by YoruDAN has a cool bass line.
59	Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai's anime film theme song
60	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A masterpiece that paints dreams on a cosmic scale
61	Gimme GimmickRADWIMPS		Ideal for practicing slap and fingerstyle techniques
62	When I Needed YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop tune
63	RioDuran Duran		Practice at a slow tempo and master Rio
64	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Play with a groove inspired by fusion music
65	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		Songs ideal for learning ballad techniques
66	BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK		Train your sense of rhythm with KEYTALK’s funky songs
67	ZERORIZE		RIZE’s 15th single “ZERO”
68	TRUTHT-SQUARE		Improve your skills by covering Mitsuru Sudo’s F1 theme song
69	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Guitar performance of an 8-beat song for beginners
70	Don’t say “lazy”Hōkago Tī Taimu		K-On! ending song, rock
71	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Representative songs ideal for practicing 16-beat
72	SchoolChilli Beans.		Challenge Chilli Beans.’ School
73	Windy DayELLEGARDEN		Beginner-friendly bass song from Ellegarden’s early classic tracks
74	RikaSIX LOUNGE		Bass performance commentary on SIX LOUNGE’s classic “Rika”
75	I want to love you super muchneguse.		Neguse’s shuffle-rhythm songs are perfect for bass practice.
76	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Peace Sign by Kenshi Yonezu. A fast-tempo rock song and a good practice piece for beginners.
77	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Explanation of KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette'
78	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
79	ToyLop Abuse On Somebody		Technical riff and
80	Master of PuppetsPrimus		Covering Metallica's classic song with bass and slap
81	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		Let's play SHISHAMO during summer vacation
82	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		Learn from session performances of famous songs
83	BPMyureru		Yureru’s signature song down-picking practice
84	Take On Me (Bass Only) (Play Along Tabs In Video)a-ha		Performance tips for A-ha’s “Take On Me”
85	Walk This WayAerosmith		Explanation of Aerosmith’s classic song “Walk This Way”
86	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer, Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc opening theme
87	Good MorningAwesome City Club		Awesome City Club's new song information program theme song
88	Everybody Wants YouBilly Squier		The hard rock-style bass phrase is appealing.
89	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s 1998 release, characterized by a reggae vibe
90	Learn To FlyFoo Fighters		Beginner-friendly rock songs by Foo Fighters
91	DAYDREAMJUDY AND MARY		Bass Solo Practice Methods of JUDY AND MARY
92	The ChickenJaco Pastorius		A jam session staple by Jaco Pastorius
93	SuckerJonas Brothers		Learning the funk elements of the Jonas Brothers
94	chameleonKing Gnu		King Gnu's dreamy TV drama theme song
95	rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc-en-Ciel’s signature song “Niji”
96	Awesome LifeNovelbright		Novelbright's summer-friendly rock song
97	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Rhythm Practice Piece for Beginner Bass Players
98	Parallel UniverseRed Hot Chili Peppers		Popular songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers
99	YYZRush		A highly challenging etude in irregular time signatures
100	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Depicting effort in a Saucy Dog support song
101	RoxanneThe Police		Roxanne is suitable for beginner to intermediate bass players.
102	REVERSIUVERworld		UVERworld's anime film theme song
103	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA's song gained attention as a drama insert track.
104	Rocket Divehide with Spread Beave		A classic by hide that’s easy to pick up and packed with plenty of replayable elements.
105	agilityRega		A classic by Rega, with the bass standing out
106	Chlorinetwenty one pilots		Beginner-friendly guide to twenty one pilots’ “Chlorine”
107	sea glasssutoreitenaa		Philosophical Sea Glass of Straightener
108	Recommendation to head northNekura Tōkī		Bass explanation of Nekura Tōkii's Kitakami no Susume
109	junkieFurederikku		Frederic’s addictive rock song
110	alexisthymia spareRin to shite Shigure		Introduce practicing songs by Ling tosite sigure
111	And yet the magician casts the diceuso to kamereon		Practice methods for the bass part of the magician's song
112	sharkAmano Tsukiko		A rock song that expresses a woman's feelings, likened to a shark
113	You are the bottom of the sea.Momonō Mikoto		Momono Mikoto’s debut song and tips for transcribing by ear
114	WILD EYESMizuki Nana		Bass practice for Nana Mizuki's Basilisk song
115	BuddhaRADWIMPS		Basics of slap technique and switching practice
116	Silent JealousyX JAPAN		A piece that allows you to comprehensively master basic techniques
117	VelonicaAqua Timez		Aqua Timez is in charge of the opening theme for BLEACH
118	Bullying: No. Absolutely not.BABYMETAL		Summer break muscle training with a metal track. For intermediate players; both right and left hands are challenging.
119	B BLUEBOØWY		Bass practice of BOOWY’s signature songs
120	All The Small Thingsblink-182		Learn rock techniques with Blink-182
121	Have you ever smoked Gauloises?LIFE IS GROOVE		Expressing KenKen’s funk spirit in LIFE
122	Cissy StrutMeters		An explanation of the Meters’ classic song “Cissy Strut”
123	It doesn’t get across.Mr.FanTastiC		Track commentary for Mr.FanTastiC’s “Tsutawannai”
124	Shangri-LaChatto Monchī		Anime theme song that feels like summer breeze
125	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s “Hareru” is the opening theme of Frieren.
126	Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku's Bassist Practice Piece
127	loveHoshino Gen		A hit song from 2016, complex but good for practice
128	Panda Herohachi		A song with a melodious bassline
129	DOLLSCANDAL		Beginner songs for female vocal bands