Learning ONE OK ROCK Bass Lines with TABs and Practice Tips

Updated: 25 Sep, 2026 • 0 • min read

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If you're into ONE OK ROCK and you're trying to learn their songs on bass, you're in the right place. This page is built as a growing collection of ONE OK ROCK bass TABs, playing ideas, technique notes, and practice tips for bass players who want to do more than just follow numbers on a page.

ONE OK ROCK songs can be a lot of fun on bass because the parts often sit right between the rhythm section and the guitar-driven energy of the song. Some sections feel straightforward at first, but once you pay attention to timing, note length, transitions, and dynamics, there's usually more going on than it seems.

Instead of treating every song as just another TAB, this collection focuses on the stuff that actually helps you become a better player: tighter timing, cleaner transitions, better muting, stronger groove, and a more confident feel on the fretboard.

ONE OK ROCK Bass TABs

Here you'll find the ONE OK ROCK songs currently covered on rikytone. Each song has its own article with song-specific bass information, playing notes, practice ideas, and an independent bass TAB.

ONE OK ROCK – VANDALIZE Bass TAB

More ONE OK ROCK bass TABs will be added to this collection over time. New songs can be added to the list as they become available, so this page can keep growing into a useful reference for players who want to explore more of the band's catalog.

Why ONE OK ROCK Songs Are Fun to Play on Bass

ONE OK ROCK has plenty of big guitars, huge drums, and powerful vocals, but that doesn't mean the bass is just sitting in the background doing the same thing over and over.

For a bassist, one of the fun parts is figuring out how the bass connects everything together. A good bass part has to support the drums, give the guitars some weight, and still feel musical on its own.

That's why learning these songs can be useful even if your main goal isn't to play the entire catalog. You're working on real-world skills that transfer to almost any rock song.

Think Like a Bass Player, Not Just a TAB Reader

It's easy to look at a TAB and think, "Okay, fret 5, then fret 7, then back to fret 5." But that's only part of the story.

The bigger question is: Why does that note happen there, and how does it connect with the drums and guitars?

Once you start listening that way, TAB becomes much more useful. You're no longer just memorizing fret numbers. You're learning how the bass part behaves inside the song.

Start With the Groove

Before worrying about playing the song at full speed, get comfortable with the groove. Rock bass is often less about showing off and more about making every note land exactly where it should.

If your notes are technically correct but your timing is loose, the bassline can still feel wrong. On the other hand, a simple bassline played with solid timing can sound seriously tight.

Listen for the Relationship Between Bass and Drums

One of the easiest ways to improve is to listen specifically to the bass-and-drum relationship. Don't try to hear the entire band at once.

Focus on where the bass enters, where notes stop, and how the bass reacts to the kick drum. That little habit can completely change the way you approach rock basslines.

A Quick Groove Check

What to Listen For	What to Practice
Kick drum connection	Make important notes land cleanly with the rhythm section.
Note endings	Practice stopping notes at the right moment.
Repeated patterns	Loop short sections until they feel automatic.
Transitions	Practice the change between sections instead of only the sections themselves.

5-String Bass and ONE OK ROCK

Some ONE OK ROCK bass parts work especially well on a 5-string bass because the extra low string gives you more room to move without constantly shifting positions.

For songs using standard 5-string tuning, the strings are:

String	Note
5th string	B
4th string	E
3rd string	A
2nd string	D
1st string	G

Don't think of the low B string as simply an extra string you occasionally use. It's also a shortcut for moving around the fretboard more efficiently.

Keep the Low End Under Control

Low notes can sound massive when they're clean, but they can also turn into mud pretty quickly if you're letting unwanted strings ring.

This is where muting becomes important. Your fretting hand and plucking hand can both help keep unused strings quiet.

A Simple 5-String Exercise

Play a short pattern on the low B and E strings. After every note, stop and check whether another string is ringing underneath it.

If you hear extra noise, slow the exercise down. Don't try to fix it by playing harder. Cleaner muting usually comes from better control, not more force.

Don't Ignore Note Length

Here's something that can make a surprisingly big difference: the length of the note.

Two players can play the exact same fret numbers and still sound completely different because one player lets the notes ring while the other cuts them off precisely.

When practicing a ONE OK ROCK bassline, pay attention to whether a note is meant to be:

Short and punchy
Held for a longer duration
Stopped with the fretting hand
Stopped with the plucking hand
Connected smoothly to the next note

This is one of those small details that can make your playing sound much more controlled without changing the actual notes.

Timing Matters More Than Playing Fast

Speed is cool, but timing is what makes a bassist sound locked in.

If you're struggling with a fast section, don't immediately try to match the original tempo. Cut the tempo down until you can play the entire phrase without stopping.

Use a Tempo Ladder

Stage	Goal	Focus
Slow	Understand the notes	Fingering and rhythm
Medium	Build consistency	Timing and muting
Near tempo	Handle transitions	Relaxed technique
Full tempo	Play musically	Feel and consistency

Practice the Transitions, Not Just the Hard Parts

A common practice mistake is looping the hardest four or eight notes again and again. That can help, but sometimes the real problem isn't the difficult phrase itself.

It's the moment right before it.

Maybe you're finishing a repeated riff and suddenly have to jump to a different position. Or maybe the rhythm changes right after a rest. Those transitions can feel awkward even when both sections are easy on their own.

Try the Two-Side Loop

Take the final beat or bar before the difficult section and connect it to the first beat or bar of the difficult section.

Loop that tiny connection repeatedly.

Once the transition feels natural, expand the loop backward and forward. This is often much more efficient than practicing the entire section from the beginning every time.

Fingerstyle or Pick?

There's no rule saying you have to use one technique for every ONE OK ROCK song. The better choice is usually the one that lets you control the rhythm, attack, and dynamics of the part.

Approach	Things to Watch
Fingerstyle	Keep alternating fingers consistent and control string noise.
Pick	Keep the attack even and avoid letting the pick create unwanted volume spikes.

If you're already comfortable with both, try playing a short section using each technique. You might notice that one makes the rhythm feel much more natural.

Use the TAB as a Map

A TAB is incredibly useful, but it shouldn't replace your ears.

Think of the TAB as a map that tells you where to go. Your ears tell you whether you're actually getting there in the right way.

When something sounds strange, don't immediately assume the problem is the TAB. Check your timing, fingering, note length, muting, and position first.

A Good TAB Workflow

Listen to the original song.
Find the section you want to learn.
Read the TAB slowly.
Identify the rhythm and note lengths.
Play the section without worrying about speed.
Repeat the section with a metronome.
Gradually increase the tempo.
Play it with the full song.

That last step matters. A bassline can feel easy when you're practicing it alone but suddenly become much harder when the guitars, drums, and vocals come back in.

Build Your Own ONE OK ROCK Practice Session

You don't need to spend two hours practicing one song. A focused 20-minute session can be surprisingly productive if you know exactly what you're working on.

Time	Practice	Main Goal
0–4 min	Warm-up and simple patterns	Relax your hands
4–9 min	Work on the difficult section	Accuracy
9–14 min	Practice transitions	Smooth movement
14–18 min	Play with a metronome	Timing
18–20 min	Play along with the song	Musical feel

Record Yourself Once in a While

You don't need fancy recording equipment for this. A phone recording is enough to reveal things you might not notice while you're busy playing.

Listen back and ask yourself:

Are the notes landing in time?
Are some notes noticeably louder than others?
Can you hear unwanted string noise?
Are the transitions smooth?
Does the bassline feel connected to the drums?
Do the note endings sound intentional?

This kind of self-check is simple, but it can seriously speed up your progress.

Common Problems When Learning Rock Basslines

Problem	Possible Fix
Playing ahead of the beat	Slow the tempo down and practice with a metronome.
Notes sound muddy	Work on muting and shorter note endings.
String changes feel awkward	Loop only the transition between the two strings.
Fast sections fall apart	Reduce the tempo and build speed gradually.
Everything sounds too aggressive	Experiment with lighter attack and more controlled dynamics.

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

Sometimes, yes.

If a particular bassline uses notes that fit comfortably within the range of a 4-string bass, you may be able to rearrange the fingering or move certain notes to another string.

However, a 5-string arrangement can sometimes make the original movement much more comfortable, especially when the low B string is part of the musical idea.

If you're adapting a song to four strings, don't just move every note automatically. Try to preserve the rhythm, articulation, and overall feel of the original part.

For Beginners: Don't Try to Master Everything at Once

If you're still fairly new to bass, don't worry if some of the techniques above feel like a lot. You don't need to nail everything in one practice session.

Start with three things:

Play the correct notes.
Keep steady time.
Keep unwanted strings quiet.

Once those become comfortable, start paying more attention to dynamics, articulation, transitions, and the small details that make the bassline sound more musical.

For More Experienced Bass Players

If you're already comfortable with the basics, use these songs as a way to study your own playing.

Try changing your attack, experimenting with different fingerings, or playing the same section with a pick and then fingerstyle. You can also focus on making your dynamics match the energy of the song instead of simply trying to reproduce every note.

Challenge Yourself With the Same TAB in Different Ways

Play the same passage three times:

Once with very light attack.
Once with a stronger rock-style attack.
Once while focusing almost entirely on timing and note length.

The notes haven't changed, but the result can feel completely different. That's a great reminder that bass playing isn't only about what you play. It's also about how you play it.

Keep Your Bassline Connected to the Song

One of the easiest traps when practicing TAB is becoming too focused on the fretboard. You start staring at numbers, positions, and fingers while forgetting that you're actually playing music.

Every once in a while, stop looking at the TAB and play the section from memory. Then listen to the original recording and compare the feel.

If you can hear the bassline in your head before you play it, you're moving beyond simply reading TAB. You're starting to internalize the music.

What Makes a Good ONE OK ROCK Bass Practice Routine?

A useful routine doesn't have to be complicated. The biggest thing is making sure every session has a specific target.

Session Focus	Example Goal
Technique	Cleaner string changes
Timing	Stay locked with the metronome
Groove	Match the feel of the original recording
Tone control	Control attack and dynamics
Memory	Play a section without looking at TAB

The ONE OK ROCK Bass TAB Collection Will Keep Growing

This page is designed to grow as more ONE OK ROCK songs are covered on rikytone. The song list above will be updated whenever a new bass TAB article is added.

That means you don't need to search through separate pages every time you want to find another ONE OK ROCK bass resource. This collection is intended to become the main starting point for the ONE OK ROCK bass material on the site.

Each song has its own dedicated article, so the individual pages can go deeper into the specific bassline, tuning, technique, timing, and practice approach for that song.

About the Bass TABs on rikytone

The bass TABs published here are independently created transcriptions intended as practical learning resources for bass players. The articles focus on the bass-playing experience rather than reproducing the band's original lyrics, recordings, or other copyrighted material.

ONE OK ROCK and its music remain the property of their respective rights holders. Song titles and artist names are used only to identify the music being discussed and the corresponding bass-playing resources.

The individual song pages may also include references to the original recordings so players can listen to the music while studying the bass part. The purpose of those references is to help with musical practice and context.

Keep Practicing, Keep Experimenting

Learning a ONE OK ROCK bassline isn't just about getting from the first note to the last. It's about getting tighter, cleaner, and more musical every time you pick up your bass.

Some days you'll work on speed. Other days you'll realize that your muting needs attention. Sometimes the biggest improvement will come from simply slowing everything down and listening more carefully.

That's all part of the process.

Pick a song, grab your bass, start slow, and let the groove build from there.

More ONE OK ROCK bass TABs will be added to this collection as the library grows.