Finding Yorushika’s (ヨルシカ) Bass Lines Through TAB

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If you’re into Yorushika and you play bass, there’s a pretty cool way to experience the songs: stop listening only to the melody and start following what the bass is doing underneath it.

This page is a growing Yorushika (ヨルシカ) Bass TAB collection for players who want to explore the band’s music from the low end up. Instead of treating each song as just a list of notes, the goal here is to understand the movement, groove, timing, articulation, and playing ideas behind the bass parts.

Think of this page as your starting point. Pick a song, open its individual Bass TAB guide, grab your bass, and start working through the part at your own pace.

Bass player idea: Yorushika songs can teach you a lot about musical space. Sometimes the coolest bass move isn't the biggest one. It's the one that lands exactly where the song needs it.

What You’ll Find in This Yorushika Bass TAB Collection

This collection is designed to grow over time.

Each song gets its own individual article with a more detailed approach to the bass part. That means the individual pages can go deeper into tuning, fretboard movement, timing, articulation, practice routines, and other song-specific ideas without turning this pillar into one giant wall of TAB information.

Here, the focus is the bigger picture.

You can use this page to:

• discover Yorushika songs covered for bass
• choose a song based on the skill you want to practice
• compare different tuning approaches
• build better timing and groove habits
• improve fretboard awareness
• work on articulation and note control
• follow new Yorushika Bass TAB additions as the collection grows

Yorushika Through a Bass Player’s Ears

Yorushika can be easy to approach as a vocal-and-guitar-driven project because the melodies and arrangements are so noticeable.

But if you listen from the bass side, another layer starts showing up.

You begin noticing:

• how the bass supports the harmonic movement
• where the low end becomes more active
• when a phrase creates forward motion
• where the bass leaves intentional space
• how rhythm and melody interact
• how small note choices can change the feel of a section

That makes Yorushika useful material for bass practice.

You’re not only learning songs. You’re learning how a bassline can sit inside a larger arrangement without constantly fighting for attention.

The Current Yorushika Bass TAB Collection

Start with any song below. Each link leads to its own dedicated Bass TAB article with song-specific practice ideas.

• Yorushika – 夕凪、某、花惑い
  Explore the lower-tuning approach with D# G# C# F#, groove control, note length, fretboard resets, and practical phrase-based practice.
• Yorushika – プレイシック
  Work through standard E A D G tuning with a focus on groove, articulation, phrase connection, timing, and dynamic control.
• Yorushika – へび (SNAKE)
  Build a tighter groove while working on bassline shape, string crossing, rhythmic movement, articulation, and fretboard awareness.

More Yorushika Bass TABs will be added to this collection over time.

How to Choose a Yorushika Song to Practice

Don't always pick a song just because it's your favorite.

Sometimes the better practice choice is the song that attacks the exact skill you're trying to improve.

For example, one song might be great for tuning awareness while another is better for articulation or fretboard movement.

If You Want to Improve...	Look For...	Practice Mindset
Tuning awareness	Songs using alternate tuning	Recalibrate before playing
Groove	Rhythm-focused basslines	Listen to the pulse first
Articulation	Phrases with controlled note lengths	Control attack and release
Fretboard awareness	Lines with position changes	Use anchor points
Ear training	Melodic or movement-based phrases	Listen before looking

Don’t Treat Bass TAB Like a Cheat Sheet

Bass TAB is incredibly useful, but it can also become a trap if you rely on it too much.

If your eyes are constantly locked onto fret numbers, your ears don't get enough work.

A stronger approach is:

Listen → Understand → Locate → Play → Verify

Listen to the phrase first.

Try to understand its rhythmic shape.

Find it on the fretboard.

Play it slowly.

Then use the TAB to verify that you're in the right place.

That workflow turns TAB into a learning tool instead of something you simply follow from top to bottom.

The Three Questions Method

Whenever you start a new Yorushika phrase, ask yourself three quick questions:

1. Where does the phrase start?
2. Where does the phrase move?
3. Where does the phrase land?

That's it.

You don't need to analyze every single note immediately.

First understand the direction of the musical idea.

Learn the Shape Before the Details

A bassline usually has a physical shape on the fretboard.

Maybe it stays around one position.

Maybe it moves between two areas.

Maybe it jumps between strings.

Maybe it repeatedly returns to one anchor note.

Recognizing that shape makes memorization much easier.

Instead of thinking:

“Fret 5, fret 7, fret 4, fret 6...”

you can start thinking:

“Start here → move up → shift → return.”

That is much closer to how musicians actually remember phrases.

The Bassist’s Job: Connect the Arrangement

A bassline lives between different parts of a song.

It connects rhythm, harmony, melody, and movement.

That's why practicing only the bass can sometimes give you the wrong impression.

A phrase might sound simple when played alone, but suddenly make perfect sense when the drums, guitar, vocals, and other elements are present.

So while working through the individual songs in this collection, occasionally zoom out and listen to the full arrangement.

Try These Four Listening Modes

• Bass focus: follow every bass movement.
• Rhythm focus: listen to bass and drums together.
• Harmony focus: hear how the bass supports chord movement.
• Arrangement focus: listen to how much space the bass occupies.

Switching between these perspectives can completely change how you understand a bassline.

Groove Is More Than Playing on Time

Being technically on the beat doesn't automatically mean you're grooving.

Groove also comes from:

• consistent attack
• controlled note length
• clean releases
• dynamic balance
• space between phrases
• the relationship between bass and drums

That's why the individual articles in this collection don't stop at fret numbers.

The goal is to help you make the part actually feel good under your fingers.

Attack, Sustain, Release

A useful way to think about bass technique is to divide every note into three stages:

Attack → Sustain → Release

The attack determines how the note begins.

The sustain determines how long it stays present.

The release determines how it leaves the groove.

Element	What to Listen For	Practice Idea
Attack	Timing and strength	Play slowly with a metronome
Sustain	How long the note remains active	Compare short and long releases
Release	Where the note stops	Practice clean muting

This is one of those tiny concepts that can make a huge difference once you start applying it.

Fretboard Awareness: Stop Getting Lost

One of the best long-term benefits of learning songs through TAB is becoming more comfortable with the fretboard.

But don't just memorize positions.

Look for relationships.

Ask:

• Where is the nearest root?
• Can I reach the next note without shifting?
• Would another string make the phrase smoother?
• Where is my hand going after this phrase?
• Is there a note I can use as an anchor?

This changes the fretboard from a grid of numbers into a map.

Use Anchor Notes

An anchor note gives your hand a reliable reference point.

Once you know where the anchor is, you can understand nearby movement without memorizing every fret as an isolated location.

That becomes especially useful when a song contains repeated phrases.

String Choice Can Affect Your Playing

Sometimes the same pitch can be played in more than one location.

That's not just a technical detail.

Your string choice can affect:

• tone
• attack
• position comfort
• transition speed
• string noise
• how naturally the next phrase falls under your fingers

When a TAB gives you a clear position, start there.

Once you've learned the phrase, you can experiment with alternative positions and decide which one feels most natural for your playing.

Muting Is Part of the Groove

Clean bass playing isn't only about hitting the right strings.

It's also about controlling the strings you don't want to hear.

Both hands can help.

Your fretting hand can lightly touch unused strings, while your plucking hand can help control string vibration depending on the passage.

Good muting makes the space between notes cleaner.

And that space matters.

Why Silence Matters on Bass

Beginners sometimes feel like they should keep the bass ringing as much as possible.

But silence can be just as musical as a note.

A clean gap can:

• make the rhythm clearer
• give drums more room
• separate phrases
• create contrast
• make the next note hit harder

So don't be afraid of empty space.

Sometimes the groove lives right there.

Build Your Own Yorushika Practice Ladder

Instead of trying to master an entire song in one session, use a simple progression.

Level	Focus	Success Looks Like
1. Map	Find notes and positions	You know where the phrase lives
2. Slow Play	Accuracy	No major mistakes
3. Groove	Timing and note length	The phrase feels stable
4. Connect	Transitions	Sections join naturally
5. Musical	Dynamics and feel	It sounds like part of the song

Don't skip levels just because you can technically play the notes.

A phrase that is accurate but stiff still has room to grow.

Practice With the Drums in Mind

One of the fastest ways to improve your bass groove is to pay attention to the drummer.

Instead of hearing the bass as an isolated instrument, hear it as part of the rhythm section.

Ask yourself:

• Where do the bass attacks sit against the beat?
• Does the bass push or relax around transitions?
• Are the note endings helping the groove?
• Does the bass leave enough space for the drums?

You don't need to over-analyze every bar.

Just start listening differently.

Use Micro-Loops Instead of Endless Full Runs

If one section keeps giving you trouble, don't keep restarting the song from the beginning.

Make the problem smaller.

A micro-loop can contain just a few beats before and after the difficult moment.

For example:

2 beats before → difficult movement → 2 beats after

Repeat that small window until it feels automatic.

Then slowly expand the loop.

This teaches your brain to connect the problem area with its musical surroundings instead of treating it like an isolated obstacle.

Try the Three-Clean-Runs Rule

Before increasing your tempo, aim for three clean repetitions in a row.

A clean run means:

• correct notes
• steady timing
• controlled note endings
• minimal string noise
• relaxed hands

Once you can repeat the phrase cleanly three times, move the tempo up a little.

Ear Training: Let Your Ears Catch Up With Your Fingers

One of the easiest ways to become dependent on TAB is never trying to hear the phrase first.

Flip that around.

Listen first.

Then hum the movement.

Then find the starting note.

Then use the TAB to confirm the position.

This creates a much stronger connection:

Sound → Rhythm → Fretboard → Fingers

That's a skill you can carry into basically any genre.

The No-Look Test

Once you've learned a phrase, close the TAB for a moment.

Try playing it while listening to the recording.

If you get stuck, don't immediately look at the answer.

Try to hear what should come next.

Then check the TAB.

This turns the exercise into active musical memory instead of passive visual memory.

Recording Yourself Is a Cheat Code

You don't need a fancy interface or studio setup.

Your phone is enough for basic feedback.

Record a short section and listen back after a few minutes.

Check:

• Are the attacks consistent?
• Are some notes too loud?
• Are the releases clean?
• Can you hear string noise?
• Do transitions rush?
• Does the bass feel connected to the arrangement?

What feels comfortable under your fingers isn't always what sounds best from the outside.

Recording gives you that outside perspective.

A Practical Yorushika Bass Practice Session

If you don't know what to do when you sit down with your bass, try this simple session.

Time	Activity	Purpose
0–5 min	Warm-up and tuning check	Get physically comfortable
5–10 min	Listen to the target section	Build an ear reference
10–15 min	Slow TAB practice	Learn the fretboard movement
15–20 min	Micro-loops	Fix difficult transitions
20–25 min	Metronome practice	Stabilize timing
25–30 min	Play with the recording	Test the musical feel

And if you only have ten minutes?

No problem.

Pick one phrase and make that phrase better.

Small improvements add up fast when you actually pay attention to what you're practicing.

How the Individual Song Pages Fit Into the Collection

This pillar is intentionally kept as the navigation hub.

The individual song pages are where the deeper song-specific work happens.

Pillar Page	Individual Song Page
Introduces the collection	Focuses on one song
Lists available songs	Provides song-specific practice guidance
Explains broader bass concepts	Explores the particular bass part
Designed to grow over time	Adds another focused resource to the collection

This structure also keeps the navigation clean.

When a new Yorushika Bass TAB is published, it can simply be added to the song list above without rebuilding the entire article.

What Makes a Good Bass TAB Practice Resource?

A useful Bass TAB page shouldn't stop at showing where the fingers go.

For a bassist, the real questions are:

• What tuning should I use?
• Where should I start practicing?
• What makes this bassline difficult?
• How can I break the difficult part down?
• How should I control the note length?
• Where should I watch for string noise?
• How can I memorize the phrase?
• What can this song teach me beyond this one song?

That's the philosophy behind the Rikytone Yorushika collection.

Growing the Collection Without Making Every Page the Same

As more songs are added, the collection will naturally become bigger.

But bigger shouldn't mean repetitive.

Each individual article can focus on the specific playing challenge that makes that song interesting.

One song might be useful for alternate tuning.

Another might be great for articulation.

Another might challenge your string crossing.

Another might be more about melodic bass movement or dynamic control.

That gives every new page a reason to exist beyond simply targeting another song title.

A Good Rule for Future Additions

When adding a new Yorushika Bass TAB, ask:

“What can a bassist actually learn from this song?”

If you can answer that clearly, you've already got the foundation for a useful article.

Why This Collection Is Built for Bass Players

This isn't meant to be a generic Yorushika fan page.

The focus is specifically the bass experience.

That means looking at songs through questions like:

• How does the bass move?
• How does the groove breathe?
• Where are the useful positions?
• How does the bass interact with drums?
• Where does articulation matter?
• Which sections deserve extra practice?
• What technique can be transferred to another song?

That focus gives the collection a clear purpose for musicians.

A Quick Skill Map for the Current Songs

The current collection already gives you several different practice directions.

Song	Tuning	Useful Practice Direction
夕凪、某、花惑い	D# G# C# F#	Lower-tuning awareness, groove, note length
プレイシック	E A D G	Standard tuning, articulation, phrase connection
へび (SNAKE)	E A D G	Bassline shape, movement, string crossing

This is not a ranking. Each song simply offers a different practice angle.

As the collection expands, more playing challenges can be added naturally.

Listen First, Then Play

If there's one habit worth taking from this entire collection, it's this:

Listen before you play.

Even thirty seconds of focused listening can help you understand a phrase before your fingers start guessing.

Try to hear:

• the starting point
• the rhythmic shape
• the direction of movement
• the destination note
• the spaces between phrases

Then pick up the bass.

You'll often find that the TAB makes more sense after your ears already know what they're looking for.

Keep Your Practice Musical

It's easy to turn Bass TAB practice into a technical exercise.

Fret.

Fret.

Fret.

Repeat.

But music doesn't work like that.

Every note has context.

Every phrase has direction.

Every pause has a purpose.

So while you're working through these Yorushika Bass TABs, keep asking yourself whether you're actually hearing the music or simply executing instructions.

That's where the biggest improvement usually starts.

Copyright & Educational Context

This collection is an independent educational resource created for bass players interested in studying and practicing Yorushika songs.

The individual transcriptions and recordings published on Rikytone are independently created resources. They are not presented as official Yorushika publications, official band materials, or endorsements by the artist.

Artist names, song titles, lyrics, recordings, trademarks, and other identifying materials belong to their respective rights holders.

An independently created transcription does not by itself establish permission to reproduce or distribute copyrighted musical material. Copyright and related rights can depend on the specific material, the rights involved, and applicable law.

If you are a rights holder and have a concern about material presented on this site, please contact the site owner so the matter can be reviewed.

More Japanese Music on Bass

If Yorushika is your thing, there’s plenty more Japanese music worth exploring from a bassist’s perspective.

Continue browsing the J-Pop Bass TAB section for more artists, songs, and playing ideas.

The goal is to keep expanding the collection while maintaining the same basic principle: every article should give bass players something useful to take away.

Final Thoughts

Learning Yorushika on bass isn't just about getting through a song.

It's about learning how to hear movement.

How to control space.

How to connect phrases.

How to sit with the drums.

How to make a simple line feel intentional.

And most importantly, how to stop seeing Bass TAB as a bunch of numbers and start seeing it as a map of musical ideas.

Pick a song from the collection, slow it down, listen closely, and let your hands figure it out one phrase at a time.

More Yorushika Bass TABs will be added as the collection grows.