[2026] For Band Beginners! Recommended Songs from Popular Bands That Get the Crowd Going at Live Shows
I’m new to playing in a band, but I want to practice hard and get on stage…
I want to quickly cover up-and-coming young bands and show off their songs…
There are surely many people—especially teens—who feel this way.There aren’t that many songs arranged with power chords on guitar, root notes on bass, and simple 8-beat drums, but in this article we’ve picked out relatively easy-to-play tracks, including some timeless classics.If there’s any part of the songs we’re about to introduce that you just can’t manage, ask a band-savvy friend to help you arrange it into something simpler, or check out YouTube videos that share beginner-friendly arrangements.
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[2026] For Band Beginners! Recommended Songs from Popular Bands That Fire Up Live Shows (61–70)
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS are known for songs that are rich in flavor and enjoyable from a storytelling perspective, with works that make use of a variety of musical styles.
They’re an extremely popular band, but many of their songs are quite difficult, aren’t they? Even so, I think this song falls into the relatively easy-to-play category.
The lead guitar’s single-note part might be tough until you get used to it, but keep practicing it over and over.
Their songs often seem to give drummers a hard time, but this track mainly features a simple rhythm, so that’s reassuring!
Girl SSCANDAL
A four-member girls’ rock band that made their major debut in 2008, SCANDAL’s track.
With a mid-tempo feel and no particularly difficult phrases in any part, it’s a song that beginners can easily take on.
For guitar, aside from the intro riff and the interlude, you can play using only power chords, but be careful in the first verse: the strumming approach changes between the first and second halves even though the chords stay the same.
The bass can be played using just root notes, but if you perform with the same setup as the original, there are sections where you’ll also handle vocals, so be mindful not to let your rhythm slip.
The drum patterns differ slightly between the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus; focusing on each will add dynamics and bring you closer to the original vibe.
In the latter half of the song there are many breaks—make sure to stop cleanly where the sound cuts off to add contrast and improve the overall tightness of the performance.
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How about a brisk rock number that fills you with nostalgia as you listen? It’s a track by Orange Spiny Club, a rock band from Ibaraki, included on their 2020 album “Iratuku Toki wa Itudatte” (“Whenever I’m Irritated”).
The down-to-earth lyrics, unadorned vocals, and their straightforwardness really hit home.
The drums in particular feature many simple phrases, so they should be easy to tackle.
It’s also recommended for mastering guitar arpeggios.
RevengeMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a three-piece rock band whose talent has been recognized since their high school days, when they supported numerous bands on tour.
“Vengeance,” which opens their major second album, Mothers, creates an addictive contrast between its hard-hitting lyrics and exhilarating rock sound.
Each instrument’s part is simple, but because the tempo is fast, I recommend that beginner band members practice slowly at first and gradually work up to the original speed.
And since the song is under three minutes, it’s easy to memorize and quickly play together as a band—definitely a number you’ll want to add to your repertoire.
to youMONGOL800
MONGOL800 is a two-piece rock band that ignited a youth-punk boom in the 2000s while steadfastly basing their activities in their hometown of Okinawa.
Their song “Anata ni,” which has been covered by numerous artists, is known as one of MONGOL800’s signature tracks alongside “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” While it doesn’t require difficult techniques, the overall fast tempo makes it challenging to play together as a band, so beginner musicians should practice with determination.
If you have the capacity, try taking on the chorus work in the hook, which is a highlight.
It’s a rock tune that almost everyone has likely heard at least once.
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A quintessential classic recommended for beginner bands.
It’s a signature song by the three-piece rock band DOES, released in 2008 as their sixth single.
It became a hit after being used as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.
As you’ll hear, it’s a very masculine, fiery track.
That masculinity shows in the performance too—especially in the A verse, where about half the guitar part sticks to the same chord.
It’s super simple… and that’s exactly what makes it cool.
The key isn’t high either, so it’s also great for beginner vocalists.
Dear, boyHump Back
Hump Back is a three-piece girls’ rock band from Osaka—a shining example of the new generation of rock bands.
Their songs, powered by slightly husky, rock-infused vocals and a strong mindset, are fiery and sure to get the crowd going even when played by a cover band.
Since it’s a mid-tempo track, you should be able to perform it well with solid practice.
There’s a guitar solo, so make sure to practice it thoroughly, and there’s a tight accent section in the middle of the solo—be sure each part locks in together and stays in sync!