[2026] Easy J-Pop and Japanese Rock Songs Recommended for Beginner Bassists
The idea that bass is a plain, background position is a thing of the past.
In fact, there have always been countless stars—both overseas and in Japan—who show us the appeal of low-end with their incredibly cool bass playing.
That said, recent J-POP and Japanese rock often feature complex rhythm patterns, and some of you may have tried picking up the bass only to find it too difficult and ended up giving up.
So this time, we’re introducing classic J-POP and Japanese rock tracks that feature simple yet cool bass lines—perfect for beginner bassists who’ve gotten the basics down and are ready for a challenge.
Master these songs and take the next step beyond beginner!
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[2026] Easy J‑POP and Japanese Rock Recommendations for Beginner Bassists (41–50)
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
This is the fifth single by SCANDAL, a girls’ rock band formed by four members from the Caress Vocal & Dance School who have been actively performing overseas since their indie days.
The song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and its thrilling rock arrangement and catchy melody are outstanding.
With lots of syncopation and accent hits, the rhythm is more complex than basic root-note playing, so beginner bassists should be careful not to fall out of sync with the other instruments.
There’s one brief slap section in the middle, but it’s a simple part used just for accent—definitely try to recreate it.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA, excites audiences with a full-throttle melodic hardcore sound and melodies featuring beautiful harmonies.
This track, included on their second album “Everybody!!,” is also known as a new staple for graduation songs.
Since the original features bass and vocals, there aren’t any particularly difficult phrases, but the tempo is fast, so if you’re playing while singing, be careful not to let the vocals and bass fall out of sync.
If you’re performing on bass only, the part is mainly root notes, so as long as you keep the rhythm steady, it should be approachable even for beginner bassists.
cloudy skyDOES
The sixth single by DOES, a three-piece rock band from Fukuoka known for releasing numerous tie-in songs including anime themes.
This track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama, and its solid, straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll sound really gets your energy up.
Since the bass part is mostly root notes, it’s recommended for beginner bassists; however, because the tempo is fast and passing tones are used during chord changes to create a sense of movement, it’s important to stay locked in and not fall behind the beat.
The phrases themselves are simple and the song always hypes up a live crowd, so it’s definitely one worth learning!
Wandervogelkururi
Wonder Vogel, with its unique sense of drive, features a memorable bass line that colors Quruli’s band sound.
While maintaining a steady 8-beat, the added movement during phrase transitions makes it good practice for shifting positions in step with the chord changes.
Since the tempo is on the faster side, keeping your right-hand picking stable is important.
Staying mindful of locking in with the drums will naturally strengthen your sense of rhythm.
It’s a beginner-friendly song where you can enjoy the bass tone pulsing through a four-on-the-floor, electronic-tinged rhythm.
Even tomorrowNekura Tōkī
A song by the five-piece rock band NecryTalkie, formed so that Asahi—who also works as the Vocaloid producer Ishifuro—could perform his own tracks and songs written for female vocals with a live band.
It’s included on their first album, “ONE!”, and was used as the ending theme for the radio program “Ninety-Nine’s All Night Nippon.” While there are no particularly difficult phrases, the piece features sections that bring the bass’s root notes to the forefront, unison lines with other parts, and off-beat phrases, so be mindful to articulate each passage clearly.
It’s a rock tune that, despite its simplicity, gives the bass a strong presence, making it a fun practice piece for beginner bassists.
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
Although they disbanded just seven years after forming, the alternative rock band Number Girl announced a reunion in 2019.
This is their second single overall.
Their distinctive vocals, which pair perfectly with the driving momentum inherited from guitar rock, always whip live audiences into a frenzy.
The bass part is mostly rooted playing, but because the tempo is fast and there’s a lot of syncopation, it’s important to internalize the feel of coming in ahead of the beat.
There aren’t any difficult phrases, but many lines can sway the groove, making it simple yet rewarding—a perfect rock tune for beginner bassists.
BABY BABYGOING STEADY
GOING STEADY was a four-piece rock band that thrived during the peak of the youth punk boom but disbanded in 2003.
The song “BABY BABY,” included on their debut single “Hoshi ni Negai wo” (“Wish Upon a Star”), was also used as the entrance tune for the popular comedy duo Tarinai Futari.
While most of the bass line sticks to root notes, there are occasional melodic phrases, so be careful to keep the rhythm steady.
It’s an easy-to-remember, simple track, making it a rock tune that beginner bassists will find approachable.