[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 by Popular Bands That Hype Up Live Shows (91–100)
Funny Bunnythe pillows
A three-piece alternative rock band, the pillows, whose music is popular not only in Japan but also overseas.
The guitar has no particularly difficult phrases, including the solo, making it an easy song for beginner guitarists to tackle.
The bass features many highly active lines and is comparatively more difficult than the other parts, but these phrases create the groove of the song and highlight the vocal melody, so it’s worth aiming for a perfect transcription.
The drums include rhythm patterns with off-beat hi-hat parts in sections, so play with care to keep your timing steady.
cream sodaSUPERCAR
Supercar’s signature song “CREAM SODA” is a landmark of Japanese shoegaze.
It’s a track you’ll definitely want to perform at full volume, but there’s a strong chance the low-key vocals could get buried.
Vocalists, keep your mouth close to the mic and drive that voice in! Guitar and bass players, be careful not to turn into an all-consuming wall of noise—match your levels tastefully to the drums.
When you nail the intro and interlude phrases, this song feels unbelievably good!
[2026] For Beginner Bands! Recommended Songs by Popular Bands That Hype Up Live Shows (101–110)
CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy not only produces music but also handles artwork and video production.
His 17th digital-only single, “CHAINSAW BLOOD,” used as the ending theme for episode 1 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man, opens with a dark guitar riff that dovetails with the story of the anime.
The performance is simple, but since many sections—like the A melody—hold the same pitch for extended stretches, be mindful of dynamics so the song doesn’t feel flat overall.
As a song from a popular anime, it’s a modern rock tune that’s sure to fire up live audiences.
rose flowerkururi
Released by Quruli in February 2001, this work is a moving song that portrays the complexity of human emotions.
Using the rose—a symbol of both beauty and pain—it depicts how people can both please and hurt others and themselves.
Despite its simple structure, it’s a masterpiece that illuminates the full range of human feelings with an accessible folk-rock sound.
Loved by many listeners as one of Quruli’s signature songs and covered by various artists, it has earned wide support.
It’s also recommended for bands looking to energize their live sets.
Relatively easy to perform, with lyrics that resonate and a friendly melody, it’s sure to make for a wonderful performance.
End the worldHarukamirai
Harukamirai, a rock band from Hachioji, is one of the groups leading the new generation of the rock scene.
Their passionate performances and vocals that evoke youth are extremely appealing.
This song, too, makes you want to raise your voice together with the crowd.
The playing is very rock and mainly uses simple open chords.
The snare rhythm in the chorus—’tat-taka! tat-taka!’—is fiery and suits the song perfectly.
SupernovaELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN is a band known for catchy melodies and high-energy tracks, with a sound that epitomizes punk rock.
“Supernova” is the opening tune from their 2004 album Pepperoni Quattro, and it’s a perfect fit for the band’s image.
It’s a great choice for bands that need to add one more song before the show despite limited rehearsal time, since it still comes together even if the performance is a bit rough.
That said, the lyrics are entirely in English, so it might be quite a challenge for the vocalist.
August NightSilent Siren
If you’re looking for songs to cover with a girls’ band, be sure to check this out.
It’s a track by Silent Siren, a band formed by members who were active as fashion models, released in 2015 as their 10th single.
It’s a summery love song with an exhilarating, fast-paced sound that feels great—definitely heart-fluttering to listen to.
The tempo is quick, but each instrument’s individual phrases are simple, so they should be easy to pick up.
If you can’t keep up at first, start by slowing down the tempo and practice.
