Togenashi Togeari’s MIND PLAYING FRACTAL: Inside the Bass Line

Updated: 28 Sep, 2026 • 0 • min read

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MIND PLAYING FRACTAL by Togenashi Togeari bass tab with pdf file

MIND PLAYING FRACTAL by Togenashi Togeari (トゲナシトゲアリ) is the kind of track that can be way more interesting on bass than it first appears. The bass doesn't need to be overly flashy to make a part challenging. Sometimes the real test is staying locked into the rhythm, keeping every note consistent, and knowing exactly where each phrase sits inside the groove.

That makes this song a pretty cool practice piece for 4-string bass players. Instead of treating the TAB as something you simply follow from beginning to end, this guide looks at the bass part from a player's perspective: timing, note placement, articulation, string movement, muting, dynamics, and the little details that can make your playing feel tighter.

The MIND PLAYING FRACTAL Bass TAB featured here is an independently created transcription intended as a practical reference for bass practice.

Quick idea:
Don't chase speed first. For this song, a clean groove with confident timing is much more useful than playing every note fast but inconsistently.

MIND PLAYING FRACTAL at a Glance

Detail	Information
Artist	Togenashi Togeari (トゲナシトゲアリ)
Song	MIND PLAYING FRACTAL
Bass	4-string bass guitar
Tuning	E A D G
Main practice focus	Timing, groove, articulation, muting, consistency
TAB	Independently created bass transcription

Why MIND PLAYING FRACTAL Is Worth Working On

One of the best things about learning a bass part is that the song doesn't have to contain crazy technical tricks to teach you something useful.

MIND PLAYING FRACTAL is a good example of that idea. A bassist can use the song to work on something that matters in almost every style of music: making the rhythm feel intentional.

When your fretting hand knows the notes but your timing is slightly late, the groove feels loose. When your right hand hits some notes harder than others without meaning to, the line can lose its shape. And when open strings or unused strings ring into the next phrase, everything can start sounding messy.

So instead of thinking, “I just need to learn the notes,” try thinking:

Where does each note land?
How long should each note ring?
Which notes need a stronger attack?
Where should the sound stop?
Which strings need to stay silent?
Can I repeat the phrase without changing its feel?

That mindset turns a TAB exercise into actual bass practice.

Start With the 4-String Setup

The bass part uses standard E A D G tuning, so there is no need to change the tuning before working through the transcription.

That sounds simple, but it gives you another useful advantage: you can focus almost entirely on playing mechanics instead of spending your practice session adapting to a different tuning.

String	Standard Pitch	Basic Role During Practice
4th	E	Low-register foundation
3rd	A	Low and middle-register movement
2nd	D	Middle-register phrases
1st	G	Higher-register ideas

Think About the Groove Before the Notes

Here's a trick that can save you a ton of frustration: learn the rhythm before worrying about the fret numbers.

Look at a short section of the TAB and imagine the rhythm as if you were clapping it. You don't even need the bass in your hands yet.

If you can mentally hear where the notes land, your hands have a much easier job when you finally pick up the instrument.

Try the Rhythm-Only Method

Choose one short TAB phrase.
Ignore the pitch information for a moment.
Tap the pulse with your hand or foot.
Speak or tap the note pattern.
Play the phrase slowly on bass.
Repeat it several times without changing the rhythm.

This is especially useful when your fingers can technically play the notes but the phrase still doesn't sound convincing.

Don't Let the TAB Control Your Hands

TAB tells you where to play. It doesn't automatically tell you how the phrase should feel.

That distinction is huge.

Two players can play the exact same fret numbers and still sound noticeably different. One might have clean note endings, consistent attack, and solid timing. The other might rush transitions, let strings ring together, and hit random notes too hard.

So while reading the MIND PLAYING FRACTAL Bass TAB, pay attention to the space between notes just as much as the notes themselves.

Note Length Is Part of the Groove

A common beginner habit is letting every bass note ring for as long as physically possible.

That doesn't always work.

Bass is powerful because the instrument occupies a lot of sonic space. A note that should stop quickly can easily blur into the next note if you don't control its length.

Try thinking of every note as having two parts:

Attack: when the note begins.
Release: when the note stops.

Both matter.

For shorter notes, use your fretting hand to control the release rather than relying entirely on your amplifier or effects. A small amount of finger movement can make a huge difference in clarity.

Muting: The Secret Weapon for a Cleaner Bass Sound

If your bass playing sometimes sounds noisier than expected, the problem may not be the notes you're playing. It could be the notes you're not supposed to hear.

On a 4-string bass, unused strings can easily vibrate sympathetically. Your hands need to work together to keep those strings quiet.

Hand	Main Job	Practice Cue
Fretting hand	Stop unwanted ringing	Relax after the intended note length
Picking hand	Control unused strings	Use light contact when crossing strings
Both hands	Keep the groove clean	Listen for accidental notes after every phrase

Use Small Loops Instead of Replaying the Whole Song

One of the easiest ways to waste practice time is starting the song from the beginning every time you make a mistake.

Instead, isolate the problem.

Take a difficult phrase and turn it into a tiny loop. Something around two to four beats can be enough.

The Clean Loop Method

Play the phrase slowly.
Stop immediately after the phrase.
Check whether every note was clean.
Repeat it three times.
Increase the tempo slightly.
Repeat the process.

The goal isn't simply repetition. The goal is to make your hands learn the correct movement.

Pro tip: If you can't play a short phrase cleanly three times in a row, increasing the tempo usually won't fix the problem. Shrink the loop and slow it down instead.

Fretboard Awareness Makes the Part Easier

Don't memorize every fret as an isolated number.

Instead, notice the relationship between notes.

For example, if two notes are close together, your fretting hand can stay relaxed in one position. If a phrase suddenly moves to another area of the neck, prepare the shift before it happens instead of reacting at the last second.

Use Anchor Notes

Pick one note that feels familiar inside a phrase and treat it as an anchor.

Once you know where that note sits, the surrounding notes become easier to visualize. This is a much more useful skill than memorizing a long sequence of fret numbers.

Over time, you'll start seeing the fretboard as a collection of shapes and relationships instead of a giant grid of numbers.

Fingerstyle or Pick?

There isn't one mandatory technique for learning this bass part. Start with the technique that gives you the most control.

Approach	What to Watch	Useful Practice Goal
Two-finger style	Keep index and middle fingers consistent	Even attack between fingers
Pick	Keep alternate strokes controlled	Consistent attack and timing
Hybrid approach	Avoid changing technique randomly	Choose the sound and control you need

Dynamics Matter More Than You Think

Playing every note at exactly the same volume can make a bass line feel flat.

But playing everything aggressively isn't the answer either.

Try practicing the same phrase three different ways:

Very lightly.
At a comfortable medium attack.
With a stronger attack.

Then listen back.

This simple exercise teaches your hands how much force they actually need. It also helps you discover how your bass responds to different levels of attack.

Use a Metronome Without Becoming a Robot

A metronome is great, but don't treat it like an enemy that is constantly judging you.

Use it as a reference point.

Start at a comfortable tempo where the entire phrase feels relaxed. Once your timing is stable, increase the tempo gradually.

Stage	Focus
Slow	Fret accuracy and note length
Comfortable	Groove and consistency
Near target tempo	Attack, transitions, and endurance
Target tempo	Musical feel and stability

A Simple 25-Minute MIND PLAYING FRACTAL Practice Session

You don't need a two-hour practice marathon to make progress. A focused 25-minute session can be surprisingly effective.

Time	Exercise	Goal
0–4 min	Warm-up	Relax both hands
4–9 min	Rhythm-only practice	Understand note placement
9–15 min	Small TAB loops	Clean difficult transitions
15–20 min	Full sections	Connect the phrases
20–25 min	Recording check	Find timing and muting issues

Record Yourself Once in a While

This is one of those boring pieces of advice that actually works.

Record a short section on your phone and listen back without playing along.

You might notice things that were almost impossible to hear while you were concentrating on your hands:

Some notes are louder than others.
A phrase rushes slightly.
A note rings longer than intended.
A string makes accidental noise.
A position shift creates a small gap.

Don't try to fix everything at once. Pick one issue and record the same phrase again.

That creates a much clearer feedback loop between your ears and your hands.

Ear Training: Don't Depend on TAB Forever

TAB is useful, but your ears should eventually become part of the process.

After learning a section, put the TAB aside for a moment and try to reproduce a short phrase from memory.

If you miss a note, that's totally fine. Listen again and find it.

This trains a different skill: connecting what you hear with what your hands do on the fretboard.

That skill becomes incredibly useful when you eventually want to figure out bass lines without written notation.

Three Things to Listen for in MIND PLAYING FRACTAL

1. The Relationship Between Bass and Drums

Don't listen to the bass in isolation. Pay attention to how the bass interacts with the kick and overall rhythmic foundation.

2. The Space Between Notes

Sometimes the silence after a note is just as important as the note itself. Listen for where the bass line breathes.

3. Changes in Energy

Notice whether your playing needs to remain completely even or whether certain sections naturally feel more energetic. This can guide your picking or fingerstyle attack.

Common Problems When Practicing This Bass Part

Problem	What It Usually Feels Like	Try This
Rushing	You keep arriving early	Slow the phrase down and emphasize the pulse
Uneven attack	Some notes jump out	Practice the same phrase with lighter fingers
String noise	Extra sounds appear between notes	Add deliberate muting after each phrase
Fretting tension	Your hand gets tired quickly	Reduce finger pressure and check your thumb position
Position mistakes	You lose the next note during a shift	Practice the shift separately from the full phrase

Original Recording Reference

For players who want to compare their interpretation with the original song, here's the recording reference used alongside this bass study:

Use the recording mainly as a listening reference. Try to listen for timing, articulation, note length, and overall bass movement rather than simply watching the video.

Ready to Work Through the TAB?

If you've already gone through the exercises above, you're in a much better position to use the TAB as a practical playing reference.

The goal isn't simply to get through the notes. Try to make the part feel natural under your fingers while keeping the timing stable and the unwanted noise under control.

VIEW BASS TAB PDF →

What You Can Take From This Song as a Bassist

Even if you only learn one song from this article, the practice ideas can carry over to other music.

Use rhythm as the foundation of your practice.
Pay attention to note length instead of only fret numbers.
Train both hands to mute unwanted strings.
Use short loops when a phrase is difficult.
Record yourself to catch problems your ears miss while playing.
Practice dynamics instead of hitting every note with the same force.
Use your ears alongside TAB.
Think in fretboard relationships rather than isolated numbers.

Those are basic skills, but they're the kind of skills that keep paying off long after you've finished learning one particular song.

About This MIND PLAYING FRACTAL Bass TAB

The transcription presented on this page was independently created as a practical bass-playing reference. It is not presented as an official publication by Togenashi Togeari or its rights holders.

The original song, composition, recording, artwork, names, and related intellectual property remain associated with their respective rights holders. This page focuses on independent bass practice, transcription work, musical analysis, and educational commentary.

For copyright-sensitive material, always keep in mind that an independent transcription does not automatically grant permission to reproduce or distribute protected material. Rights and permissions depend on the specific work and applicable law.

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Final Practice Checklist

✓ Bass is tuned to E A D G.
✓ You can play the rhythm slowly without rushing.
✓ You know where each phrase begins and ends.
✓ Unused strings stay quiet.
✓ Note lengths are intentional.
✓ Position shifts feel controlled.
✓ You can repeat difficult phrases several times cleanly.
✓ Your attack stays reasonably consistent.
✓ You have listened back to at least one recording of your playing.
✓ You can play at a comfortable tempo without unnecessary tension.

Take your time, lock into the groove, and let the bass line breathe. That's where the real fun starts.