BAND-MAID Bass TAB Library – Songs & Resources for Bass Players

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If you're into Japanese rock and you're looking for some bass parts that actually make you work a little, BAND-MAID is a pretty fun place to start. Their songs combine heavy guitar riffs, energetic drums, catchy vocal sections, and bass parts that can be easy to underestimate when you're only listening casually.

Once you put on a bass and start following the rhythm section, you may notice that the bass isn't simply sitting underneath the guitars. Depending on the section, it can help reinforce the drums, connect guitar riffs, add movement between chords, or make a transition feel much stronger.

This page is the BAND-MAID Bass TAB collection on rikytone. It brings together the individual BAND-MAID bass articles published on the site, while also providing practical information that can help bass players get more out of the songs they practice.

The idea is simple: one song, one dedicated article. Instead of cramming every TAB, practice note, recording reference, and technical explanation into one massive page, each song gets its own space.

That makes this page the starting point, while the individual song articles go deeper into the actual playing.

BAND-MAID Bass Tabs Collection

Here are the BAND-MAID bass TAB articles currently available on rikytone. The list will be updated whenever another song is published.

• BAND-MAID – Choose Me Bass TAB

More songs will be added to this collection over time.

The list is intentionally kept simple. There is no complicated song database or oversized table here, so adding a new title later is quick and easy.

Why BAND-MAID Is Interesting for Bass Players

At first listen, BAND-MAID can sound like a guitar-driven rock band where the bass simply follows along. Spend a little more time with the rhythm section, though, and you'll start hearing another layer.

The bass has to live in the space between the guitars, drums, and vocals. That means a good performance isn't only about finding the correct notes. It's about making those notes land at the right moment and giving each part the right amount of energy.

That's exactly why these songs can be useful practice material.

You can work on technical accuracy while also learning something much more important: how a bass part functions inside a full rock arrangement.

The Bass Is Part of the Rhythm Section

One of the biggest mindset shifts for newer bass players is realizing that the bass isn't just another melodic instrument.

In a rock arrangement, the bass often acts as a bridge between harmony and rhythm. You're dealing with the notes that define the chord movement, but you're also interacting closely with the drummer.

That relationship becomes especially important when the guitar is playing a dense riff.

If the bass and kick drum are tight, the entire band can suddenly sound much heavier. If the timing is loose, even technically correct notes can make the section feel less powerful.

Listen to the Kick Drum

Here's a simple experiment.

Put on one of the songs and ignore the guitar for a moment. Listen specifically for the relationship between the kick drum and bass.

Ask yourself:

• Which bass notes line up with the kick?
• Where does the bass move while the kick stays simple?
• Are some notes short and punchy?
• Which notes are allowed to ring?
• Does the bass change its rhythm between sections?

You don't need advanced music theory to start hearing these things. You just need to listen with the bass in mind.

What You Can Learn From the BAND-MAID Bassline Style

One reason this collection can be useful beyond simply learning songs is that each bassline gives you another opportunity to practice a different combination of skills.

Skill	What to Practice	Why It Matters
Timing	Place notes consistently against the beat.	Tight timing makes the whole rhythm section feel stronger.
Groove	Pay attention to rhythm, accents, and note length.	Groove determines how the bassline feels, not just which notes are played.
Muting	Control strings you're not playing.	Clean muting prevents unwanted noise.
Coordination	Synchronize both hands during faster passages.	Good coordination makes difficult sections more reliable.
Endurance	Repeat complete sections without losing consistency.	A line that works for ten seconds still needs to work for an entire song.
Dynamics	Experiment with attack and intensity.	Dynamics help the bass sit naturally inside the arrangement.

Don't Treat Bass TAB Like a Cheat Sheet

It's tempting to look at TAB as nothing more than a list of fret numbers.

That's probably the fastest way to learn the notes and the slowest way to become a better bassist.

TAB is much more useful when you combine what you see with what you hear.

For example, two notes written on the same string can still sound completely different depending on how you attack them, how long you let them ring, and where they sit against the drums.

So when you use a rikytone TAB, don't just ask:

"What fret do I play?"

Also ask:

• When exactly does the note start?
• How long should it ring?
• Should it sound aggressive or relaxed?
• Does it connect with the kick drum?
• Is the note part of a guitar riff?
• Should the previous note be stopped cleanly?

Those little questions are where a basic TAB session starts turning into actual bass practice.

Note Length Can Change Everything

A common beginner habit is to focus almost entirely on hitting the correct pitch.

But bass is also about space.

A short note and a sustained note can have the same pitch while producing a completely different rhythmic effect.

When practicing a BAND-MAID bassline, listen carefully to where notes stop. Sometimes the silence between two notes is just as important as the notes themselves.

Try This Practice Exercise

Take a short bass phrase from a song you're learning.

Play it three different ways:

1. Let every note ring as long as possible.
2. Make every note very short.
3. Then return to the actual rhythm and note lengths.

The exaggerated versions make the difference easier to hear. Once you return to the original feel, you'll probably notice the articulation much more clearly.

5-String Bass: Why the Low B Matters

A 5-string bass can be a useful tool for this type of repertoire because it gives you access to a lower register without requiring a different tuning for every situation.

The low B string can also make certain passages more comfortable because you can stay in one general position instead of constantly shifting to reach lower notes.

But there's an important catch.

The low B string can sound huge when played cleanly, and pretty messy when it isn't controlled.

Keep the Low B Under Control

If you're using a 5-string, pay attention to how the low B responds when you're playing faster material.

A few things to watch:

• Is the string properly tuned?
• Are you fretting the notes cleanly?
• Are unused strings muted?
• Is your attack consistent?
• Are you accidentally letting low notes ring longer than intended?

The goal isn't to make the low B louder just because it's there. The goal is to make it useful.

Can You Play These Songs on a 4-String Bass?

Absolutely, depending on the song and the specific passage.

A 5-string bass is not a requirement for becoming a BAND-MAID fan or learning these basslines.

If a transcription uses the low B string, a 4-string player may be able to move the same pitch to another position, change the octave where appropriate, or use a different tuning if the arrangement calls for it.

The important thing is understanding the musical role of the note.

A fret number is not sacred. It's simply one location where a particular pitch can be played.

4-String vs 5-String Approach

4-String Bass	5-String Bass
More familiar neck width for many players.	Adds the low B string and extended range.
May require position changes for lower notes.	Can reach lower notes without moving as far.
Often simpler for players new to extended-range bass.	Requires extra muting awareness.
Can reproduce many parts with position changes.	Can provide more flexibility in fingering and register.

Right-Hand Technique: Pick or Fingers?

There's no universal rule saying that Japanese rock bass must be played with a pick or with fingers.

Both approaches can work.

A pick can provide a sharp and consistent attack, which may suit aggressive rock passages. Fingerstyle can provide a different attack and may feel more natural for players who already use alternating fingers.

When practicing a song from this collection, choose the technique that allows you to maintain the rhythm and articulation comfortably.

If You Use a Pick

Try to keep the picking motion economical. You don't need huge arm movements to create an aggressive sound.

A controlled motion usually makes fast passages easier to repeat.

If You Play Fingerstyle

Focus on consistency between your index and middle fingers. If one finger produces a noticeably different attack from the other, the bassline can feel uneven even when the timing is technically correct.

Muting: The Part Nobody Notices Until It's Wrong

Good muting is one of those bass skills that often gets ignored because, when it's done correctly, nobody really notices it.

That's exactly the point.

On a 5-string bass, you're dealing with more strings than on a standard 4-string. Every unused string is another possible source of noise.

Your fretting hand can help silence strings that aren't being played, while the picking hand can provide additional muting depending on your technique and playing position.

Quick Muting Check

Play a short riff and then stop completely.

If you hear several strings continuing to ring, slow down and figure out where the noise is coming from.

Don't immediately try to play faster. Fix the noise first.

Clean technique at a slow tempo is much easier to build into fast technique than sloppy technique is to repair later.

How to Practice a BAND-MAID Bass TAB

Here's a simple workflow you can use with any article in this collection.

Step 1 – Listen Before Playing

Listen to the song without your bass in your hands.

Pay attention to the bass and drums rather than trying to analyze the entire arrangement.

Step 2 – Find the Section

Identify the part you're about to practice.

It could be the intro, verse, chorus, bridge, or another recognizable section.

Step 3 – Read the TAB

Look through the TAB before you start playing. Notice position changes, repeated patterns, open strings, and any parts that look technically unfamiliar.

Step 4 – Play Slowly

Start at a tempo where you can play the passage without tension.

If you're constantly making mistakes, you're probably practicing too fast.

Step 5 – Add the Groove

Once the notes are familiar, stop thinking about each individual fret.

Start thinking about the rhythm.

This is the point where the bassline should begin to feel like music instead of an exercise.

Step 6 – Play Along

When the part feels stable, play it against the original recording.

Don't worry if it isn't perfect immediately. Playing along exposes timing problems that can be difficult to notice when you're practicing alone.

A Simple Practice Progression

Stage	Focus	Don't Worry About Yet
1. Learn	Notes, fingering, rhythm.	Full speed.
2. Clean Up	Muting and transitions.	Playing perfectly through the whole song.
3. Build Speed	Gradually increasing tempo.	Maximum speed immediately.
4. Groove	Playing naturally with the drums.	Thinking about every individual fret.
5. Full Run	Endurance and consistency.	Stopping after every small mistake.

Don't Practice the Entire Song Every Time

This is another trap that a lot of players fall into.

You start a song from the beginning, make a mistake halfway through, restart, make another mistake, restart again, and somehow spend thirty minutes practicing the first thirty seconds.

Yeah... we've all been there.

Instead, isolate the difficult section.

Loop a few beats or one short phrase until your hands understand the movement. Then expand the loop little by little.

For example:

• Practice 2 beats.
• Expand to 1 bar.
• Expand to 2 bars.
• Connect the phrase to the previous section.
• Connect it to the following section.

This approach can save a ridiculous amount of practice time.

Use Your Ears More Than Your Eyes

TAB is visual information, but music isn't.

If you stare at numbers the entire time, you can become dependent on the page and lose track of what the bass actually sounds like.

Try alternating between visual and listening practice.

Try This Cycle

Listen → Read → Play → Listen Again → Adjust

After a few repetitions, try looking at the TAB less and listening more.

Eventually, the goal is to recognize the musical phrase rather than mentally calculating every fret number.

Common Problems When Learning Rock Bass

Playing Too Fast Too Soon

Speed can be addictive. You finally manage to play a difficult section once and immediately want to push the tempo higher.

But if your timing becomes inconsistent, slow down.

Accuracy first. Speed comes later.

Ignoring the Drummer

If you're only listening to the guitar, you're missing half the information you need as a bass player.

The drummer is one of your most important musical reference points.

Letting Open Strings Ring

Unwanted open-string noise can completely change the clarity of a bassline.

Practice muting deliberately, especially when moving between strings.

Using Too Much Tension

Trying to play difficult material harder doesn't necessarily make it cleaner.

Excessive tension can make your hands less efficient and make longer practice sessions more tiring.

Only Practicing What You Already Know

It's fun to replay the parts that already feel comfortable.

Unfortunately, that's not where most improvement happens.

Spend some time on the awkward sections. Those are usually the parts teaching you something new.

How the Individual Song Articles Work

The purpose of this collection page is to help you discover the available songs. The individual articles are where the deeper song-specific information lives.

Each song article can focus on the details that actually matter for that particular bassline instead of repeating the same generic information for every title.

Depending on the song, you may find information about:

• Song-specific bass tuning.
• Recommended bass setup.
• String configuration.
• Important rhythmic patterns.
• Groove and timing considerations.
• Right-hand technique.
• Muting considerations.
• Practice strategies.
• Position and fingering ideas.
• Ways to approach difficult passages.
• Original recording reference.
• The corresponding independent Bass TAB resource.

That separation keeps this collection useful without turning it into a giant wall of repeated song information.

Why the Collection Uses Individual Song Pages

Imagine putting twenty or thirty songs, their TABs, videos, tuning information, practice guides, and technical notes onto one page.

It would get huge very quickly.

More importantly, it would make it harder for a player to focus on one song.

The individual-page approach solves that problem.

The collection page helps you find the song.

The song page helps you learn the bassline.

That's the basic structure behind this BAND-MAID section on rikytone.

Building a Personal BAND-MAID Practice List

You can also use the collection as a personal practice roadmap.

Instead of trying to learn every song immediately, pick a few songs that challenge different areas of your playing.

Practice Goal	What to Look For
Improve timing	Songs with tight rhythmic interaction.
Improve speed	Sections with faster repeated patterns.
Improve muting	Parts involving frequent string changes.
Improve endurance	Songs that demand consistent playing over longer sections.
Improve groove	Basslines where rhythm and note length are especially noticeable.

Beginner-Friendly Way to Approach the Collection

If you're still getting comfortable on bass, don't look at the entire collection and think you need to conquer everything.

Pick one song.

Then pick one section.

Then pick one small phrase inside that section.

That's enough.

Once that phrase is clean, expand it.

Bass playing is built from small movements repeated accurately. You don't need to master an entire song in one afternoon to make real progress.

A Simple 20-Minute Practice Session

Time	Activity
3 minutes	Listen to the section you're learning.
5 minutes	Practice the difficult phrase slowly.
5 minutes	Work on timing and muting.
4 minutes	Increase the tempo gradually.
3 minutes	Play the section along with the recording.

For More Experienced Bass Players

If you've been playing bass for a while, don't limit yourself to simply reproducing the TAB.

Use the transcription as a starting point for analysis.

Ask yourself why a particular fingering works. Could you play the same phrase in another position? Does changing your attack alter the feel? What happens if you slightly change the dynamics while keeping the rhythm intact?

You can even use the songs to study arrangement.

Analyze the Relationship Between Bass and Guitar

Pick a section where the guitar is playing a recognizable riff.

Then compare the bass rhythm to that riff.

Sometimes the bass reinforces the guitar. Sometimes it provides a different rhythmic layer. Sometimes the bass simplifies the guitar's movement so the overall arrangement doesn't become too crowded.

Those relationships are useful lessons for anyone who wants to eventually write or arrange their own rock music.

Analyze the Bass and Drum Relationship

Next, ignore the guitar and listen only to bass and drums.

You'll often notice that the groove becomes much easier to understand.

This is one of the best ways to develop your internal sense of rhythm because you're focusing on the foundation of the arrangement instead of all the instruments at once.

Use These Songs to Build Your Own Playing Style

Learning covers doesn't mean you have to become a copy of the original player.

Once you understand the original bassline, you can start experimenting with your own playing decisions while keeping the important rhythmic and harmonic information intact.

Try different attacks.

Experiment with fingerstyle and pick playing.

Try playing a section in another position.

Listen to how dynamics change the feel.

Those experiments help turn transcription practice into musicianship.

More BAND-MAID Bass Tabs Will Be Added

This collection is designed to grow.

Whenever a new BAND-MAID bass transcription is published on rikytone, its dedicated article can be added to the song list above.

That means this page can continue to function as a central directory rather than becoming outdated after only a few songs.

If you're visiting again after some time, check the list above for newly added titles.

Why the Song List Stays Simple

The song list uses a basic unordered list instead of a large table for one simple reason: it is easier to maintain.

A new song only requires one additional list item and one link.

No extra columns are necessary, and the page doesn't need to be redesigned every time the collection grows.

That also keeps the page comfortable to browse on both desktop and mobile screens.

Find a BAND-MAID Bass TAB

Use the song list at the beginning of this page to find the available BAND-MAID bass articles on rikytone.

Each title leads to a dedicated article focused on that particular song. If a title isn't listed yet, its individual rikytone article has not been added to the collection at this time.

As the collection grows, more songs will appear here.

About the Bass TAB Resources on rikytone

The bass transcriptions published on rikytone are independently created resources for bass players who want to study and practice Japanese rock music.

The purpose of the articles is educational and practical: helping players understand bass parts, practice them on their instruments, and explore the musical techniques involved.

The original songs, recordings, compositions, band names, and trademarks remain associated with their respective rights holders.

rikytone does not claim ownership of the original music referenced in these articles.

Keep Your Bass Plugged In

The best thing about a bass TAB collection isn't the number of songs sitting on a page.

It's what you do with them.

Take one song and really learn it. Listen to the drums. Pay attention to note length. Clean up your muting. Work on the difficult transitions. Then play the whole thing without stopping every time you make a tiny mistake.

Once you've got that one song under your fingers, move on to another.

Over time, you'll notice that you're not just learning more BAND-MAID songs. You're becoming more comfortable with timing, groove, articulation, endurance, and the little details that make a bassline actually feel good.

New BAND-MAID Bass TAB articles will continue to be added to this collection as the rikytone library grows.

Pick a song, grab your bass, and let's get into it.