Recommended songs for beginner bands: simple and crowd-pleasing tracks.
Your first live performance at a school festival or a live house… At the beginning, most bands probably perform as a cover band rather than playing original songs, right?
When that time comes, you’ll likely agonize over which songs to play—especially if your band is full of instrumental beginners, you’ll want to choose from simpler tracks.
You might want to hype the crowd by covering popular bands’ songs, but at the same time, you may find yourself hesitating, thinking, “This one seems tough…”
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of beginner-friendly songs that band newcomers can learn to play with practice!
Of course, carefully listening to and recreating the original is important, but boldly arranging songs to make them easier to play is also a great way to energize your live performance!
Alright, let’s dive into which songs we recommend!
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Recommended songs for beginner bands: Easy crowd-pleasers (71–80)
Sabrinaieiri reo
This is the debut single by Leo Ieiri, a female singer-songwriter from Fukuoka whose stage name was inspired by the film Léon.
Despite being her major-label debut, the track was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Toriko, and its lyrical, wistful worldview matches the song’s tone well.
The rhythm section plays a straightforward 8-beat, so it’s not very difficult, but the guitar features many riffs using staccato and muting, so beginner band members should focus on tightening the rhythm together.
The performance technique is simple, and the tempo is actually slower to play than it sounds, making it an approachable number to tackle.
KirarirariKANA-BOON
If you’re looking for a bass line that’s simple yet sounds cool, KANA-BOON’s “Kirarirari” is a top recommendation.
This song features many phrases that use the high frets—the higher register of the bass—so both your movements and your sound can stand out in a flashy way! Plus, those high-fret phrases are simple and easy, mainly based on eighth notes.
The note choices are easy to remember too, with phrases that just jump up an octave, so it’s a great pick even when you don’t have many days left before the performance.
Tokyokururi
This is the debut single by Quruli, a rock band formed by members who belonged to Ritsumeikan University’s music club “Rock Commune.” The song was also used as an insert track in films like Solanin and Moteki, and it’s a number whose nostalgic lyrics and wistful melody really resonate.
The tempo is slow and the playing isn’t technically difficult, but since the drums are played with a shake beat throughout, be careful to keep the rhythm tight.
Also, the overall quality depends greatly on the expressiveness of the vocals, so study the lyrics and sing with your own emotion to get closer to the feel of the original.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A song by the three-piece rock band “Yabai T-Shirts Yasan,” commonly known as Yaba-T.
It’s a catchy party tune you won’t forget once you hear it, and many people have likely come across it since it’s often used on variety shows and the like.
The guitar uses power-chord strumming throughout, and both the bass and drums keep things simple, so it’s not technically difficult.
However, if you don’t perform it with high energy like the original, you’ll miss the vibe.
For beginner bands taking on this song, paying attention to the atmosphere—including your stage movement during live performances—is a key tip for getting closer to the original.
catDISH//
A song by DISH//, a four-piece dance-rock band formed from selected members of the artist collective EBiDAN, with all members also active as actors.
The fact that it was written by the exceptional singer-songwriter Aimyon became a hot topic, and thanks to its lyrical lyrics and catchy, wistful melody, it became a major hit.
With a slow tempo, no need for advanced techniques, and its high profile, it’s an ideal song for beginner band members to perform live.
By paying attention to the bouncy feel of the shuffle beat, you can further improve the overall quality, so once you’ve learned the phrases, be mindful of the groove as you play to make it even better.
C7GO!GO!7188
The seventh single by the three-piece rock band GO!GO!7188, who gained popularity with their distinctive melodies imbued with a touch of Japanese atmosphere and their powerful rock sound.
The song was used as the ending theme for the children’s cooking show “Mogu Mogu GOMBO,” and the title “C7” refers to a guitar chord.
Although the song features many unison hits that require tight playing, there are no difficult phrases and the tempo is slow, so even beginner band members should be able to perform it without issue if they practice calmly.
The subtly crafted chorus in the hook is especially catchy, so it’s important to practice the vocals along with the instruments.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Fujifabric is a three-piece rock band that continues to captivate fans with lyrics that paint vivid scenes and melodies that linger in your ears.
Their 10th single, “Wakamono no Subete,” which has been featured in numerous tie-ins including as the opening theme for the music variety show Oto Moe!, stirs the heart with the bittersweet atmosphere of summer’s end and the anticipation that something new is about to begin.
While there aren’t many technically difficult parts overall, the song is packed with catchy phrases, making it enjoyable and approachable for beginner band musicians.
As a timeless classic beloved across generations, it’s an immortal rock tune that deserves a place on setlists for school festivals and live shows alike.