Recommended songs for beginner band members by instrument

“I just started learning an instrument but already formed a band” or “We’re all beginners, but we want to start a band and play live!!” If that sounds like you, a budding band member— You’re probably thinking, “I have no idea where to start…” Of course, basic practice is important, but in the beginning, practicing songs is also recommended.

So in this article, we’ll introduce beginner-friendly songs for each instrument! Read this with your bandmates and use it to help you pick your setlist!

Playlist

Guitar
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A Fujifabric song that makes you feel the end of summer
2	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		Neru’s Vocaloid song: complex yet repetitive in structure.
3	B-BLUEBOØWY		A signature song of BOØWY, with a sense of speed and weightlessness
4	Funny Bunnythe pillows		An emotional, popular song by the pillows
5	ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver		A band song by hide with a sense of speed in the guitar playing
6	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Simple songs perfect for electric guitar beginners
7	wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog		Tips for Playing Saucy Dog’s “Kusege”
8	Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen		Ringo Sheena’s Tokyo Jihen: Beginner-friendly signature song “Gunjō Biyori”
9	cherrysupittsu		Classic Spitz songs that are perfect practice pieces for beginners
10	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A staple song of Japanese rock, mainly using open chords
11	Don’t say lazySakurakou Keionbu		Rocking K-On! songs that even beginners can play
12	I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru’s classic love rock song
13	My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATHSabasusutā		Sabasister “My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATH” is a punk song full of love
base
14	LinkL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Link” is perfect for bass practice.
15	You don’t get it.WurtS		Practice songs for beginner bassists
16	You don’t get it.WurtS		Practice songs for beginner bassists
17	Scarecrowthe pillows		Bass practice for rock songs by the pillows
18	Wandervogelkururi		Wonder Vogel's bass practice methods
19	Wandervogelkururi		Wonder Vogel's bass practice methods
20	To tell you the truth,yangusukinii		A beginner bass practice song that conveys young people's romantic feelings
21	dancerVaundy		Vaundy’s song “Odoriko” is suitable for beginners
22	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		Yorushika’s movie theme songs, for beginners
23	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Explanation of Inferno by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
24	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Rewrite, a popular song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
25	Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu		Musical analysis of K-On!
26	Dear, boyHump Back		Hump Back’s hit song “Dear, Boy”
27	Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY		"Chiisana Koro Kara" by JUDY AND MARY is suitable for beginner bassists.
28	Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan		Explanation of Shinsei Kamattechan’s signature songs
29	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s summer festival songs are beginner-friendly and popular
30	Windy DayELLEGARDEN		Beginner-friendly bass song from Ellegarden’s early classic tracks
31	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Explanation of KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette'
32	GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48		AKB48's 'GIVE ME FIVE!' is a song that can be performed with a simple rock band setup.
33	Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK		Bass breakdown of ONE OK ROCK’s classic song
34	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s youth anthem
drum
35	AnarchyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Practice Official HIGE DANDism’s songs with a focus on the off-beats.
36	horizonback number		A rhythmic song primarily based on an 8-beat pattern
37	Maplesupittsu		Perfect for beginners with a basic 8-beat
38	A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Graduating from 8-beat! Taking on dance beats in Japanese rock
39	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's 'September-san' is perfect for beginners.
40	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Songs suitable for practice for beginners
41	Marigoldaimyon		Introducing pop songs suitable for drum practice
42	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A challenging practice piece ideal for improving your drumming skills
43	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Songs you can play with a basic 8-beat
44	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Drum practice for band performances is recommended.
keyboard
45	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko		A beautiful melody and heartrending lyrics resonate in the he…
46	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		An emotional melody line resonates in the heart…
47	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE's ballad about summer memories
48	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		From a laid-back intro, the tempo suddenly accelera...
49	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		The 2019 smash hit “Pretende…”
50	Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo		Captivated by an urban, stylish sound, …
51	Marigoldaimyon		“Marigold” was released in 2018…
52	SparkleRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's 'Sparkle' is, 20...
53	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		You can hear a piano that leaves an impression with its distinctive phrases...
54	catDISH//		“Cat” is a dance released in 2017, and...
Vocal
55	Roar – HOKOTomonari Sora		“Kingdom” Season 6 ED “Cry of the Soul”
56	Great personVaundy		Theme music from the historical TV drama depicting the life of Eiichi Shibusawa
57	Magical Syndromeyama		The MV theme song for “Magical Chiikawa” is now available for streaming.
58	Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari		“Ikite, Sansan” is an easy song to sing.
59	i love youchanmina		Theme song for TBS Friday drama, R&B-style melody
60	My subjectsKetsumeishi		A life-encouragement song for selfish adults, with an appealing rap as well.
61	Your umbrellaKimura Kaera		Introduction to Kaela Kimura’s film theme song “Kimi no Kasa” (Your Umbrella)
62	Excuse me for intruding.aimyon		A captivating song by Aimyon, Venus Belt
63	CRAZZZYAooo		NOMELON NOLEMON Tsumiki-san’s streamed songs
64	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Shin Takarajima is the theme song of the film Bakuman.