Top 10 Beginner Bass Lines (of ALL time)

What are the first songs you should learn to play on bass? In today’s new video I’ve put together a list of 10 songs that are sure to impress your guitarist friends. From The Kinks and Nirvana to Queen and the great Bob Marley, you can pick up these bass lines in no time.

We’re also giving you a FREE workbook where we’ve added the tab and notation, AND some additional tips and tricks.

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[carol]

Hi, I am a 71 year old women, who has decided to try and learn the bass guitar, ( tabs only), and this lesson is fabulous !, I am finding it very difficult stretching my fingers along the frets, but I will just keep trying. Thankyou so much for explaining and showing how it is done.

[Jamie-ot]

0:46 You really got me
2:15 Gimme some lovin'
3:06 Under pressure
4:23 Smells like teen spirit
5:45 In the midnight hour
7:03 Pretty woman
8:16 Stand by me
9:34 Super freak
10:35 Stir it up
12:22 Another one bites the dust

[bassman]

Love that 'stir it up' bass line! I play it everyday to warm up, it's the perfect exercise

[GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Thanks! I've been playing guitar for 39 years ( and teaching on Youtube ), and I bought my very first bass guitar on the weekend. Wow, the bass is really a totally different beast, lol.

[Igor_Vinicius]

And all these basslines, being simple as they are, just look how powerful and remarkable they also are. This is fantastic. I love simple basslines. There's something very strong about them.

Another super simple song to play on the bass is "The Visitors", by ABBA. If you ignore the intermediate notes, it can be played using just the plucking hand, because the notes are the same notes of the bass strings (E - A - D - G). If I had a good camera, I would make a video playing it with one hand and drinking coffe with the other hand.

[wesleyrussell]

love how this video isn't just starter bass lines, but has tons and tons of starter tips to play as well! Scott is a great teacher

[calus]

Running with the devil is a great bassline to start with

[lengross]

Thank's for guiding me through my firt day with a bass. Your lesson was a lot of fun, and gives me some hope that this just might be doable.

[detlefranderath]

Hey Scott! again. Thanks for bringing me up to Roy Orbison, Ben E. King and Rick James!

[xChinobi]

Just purchased a bass and amp, saved the video trying to learn how to read music has been pretty rough… but I know over time and practice I’ll be jamming! Thank you for the help 🙏

[drew-shourd]

Great video mate, 40+ years a professional drummer here, now retired due to multiple surgeries on back amd feet. Anyway, always wanted to learn the bass and now at the ripe young age of 57, finally bought one. Great channel, subbed and looking forward to this journey and blessed to have found this channel!❤❤❤

[kennet]

Many CCR songs are beginner-friendly. Like "Bad Moon Rising", "Green River" and "Down on the Corner".

[graemeskinner]

I really love your bass videos, l only picked up learning the bass 2 years ago & l love it so much l like your instructions on how you play Stand By Me l find difficult but l keep on learning & love it so much👍🎸🎶

[alexanderlyon]

This is *_outstanding_* instruction. I'm a long-time player already but this song selection is perfect to help ramp up a new bassist. Amazing.

[willco]

So glad you put out this video. Most are my favourite bass lines. I guessed they were simple just didn’t know how much so. Thank you

[LiquidDubLover]

Haven’t picked up my bass in far too long…it’s quite sad…really. But this vid re-kindled the spark! Much love Scotty! I’ll see you in the shed haha

[Defmusicman]

Great video. I’m a deaf bassist and the visuals really help a lot. Thanks!

[hordipucky]

This is awesome.
That is a great idea and I loved it. It was very good.

[kaylacolyer]

I don't even have a bass but I am wanting one so this actually help me knowing if I really want one or not and I definitely want one

[carlkermode]

Learn "Superfreak" and you've also learned "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer. Two for the price of one.