[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)
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When it comes to Japanese rock, there’s one band you absolutely can’t leave out! Songs by the universally loved BUMP OF CHICKEN are guaranteed to get everyone pumped! And no matter how many years go by, these classics are practically a given at school festivals and cover-band gigs—you hear them all the time! They’re not exactly “super easy,” but let’s practice them properly! The bass in particular might be a bit challenging.
Still, if you’re in a band, chances are you’ve covered these songs before, so you’ll likely get plenty of advice from all kinds of people!
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Yonige is a three-piece band from Osaka.
This song, one of their early signature tracks, is still popular and always gets the crowd going at live shows! The tempo isn’t too fast or too slow, making it easy to play.
The chorus uses power chords, and the drums are centered around a dance beat, so it should be approachable to perform! However, the arpeggios while singing and the guitar solo will require practice!
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This work symbolizes BUMP OF CHICKEN’s creative output during their high school years.
Based on Motoharu Fujihara’s feelings for Rei Ayanami from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, the lyrics are marked by delicate emotional expression.
Released in March 1999, the song was included on their indie-era album FLAME VEIN.
Its approachable style makes it suitable for beginners, and it’s sure to energize live performances.
The lyrics, which convey Rei Ayanami’s loneliness and emotional fragility, will resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to share the subtle emotions of youth.
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Released by DISH// in 2017, this song broke out again in 2020 when a one-take performance video was posted on THE FIRST TAKE.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad characterized by vocalist Takumi Kitamura’s gentle voice.
With a playable tempo and a simple song structure, it’s approachable even for beginner bands.
Because it’s widely known across generations, it’s sure to hype up a live show.
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This song, which portrays the bittersweet end of summer, has captured the hearts of many listeners as one of Fujifabric’s signature works.
Released in January 2008, it drew attention after being selected as a POWER PLAY on Nippon TV’s “Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER.” In 2013, it gained even more popularity when it was used as an insert song in the Fuji TV drama “SUMMER NUDE.” The lyrics, depicting a wavering emotional state between the fading summer and the anticipation of a new season, resonated with many people—so much so that it was even included in high school music textbooks.
Built on a simple chord progression, it’s an easy song for bands to take on.
If you perform it at an end-of-summer event, it’s sure to leave a deep impression on the audience.
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ELLEGARDEN is a band that just about everyone copies when they’re first starting out.
They’re super cool, yet the songs are simple to play, with beginner-friendly arrangements that are really appealing.
They’re also well-known and popular, so it’s easy to get the crowd hyped—another big plus! The vocalist’s range is a bit high, and the lead guitar arpeggios should be practiced carefully.
The lack of guitar solos also makes the songs easier to perform!
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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.
