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)
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.
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.
Recommended songs for beginner bands: easy and exciting tracks (81–90)
monologueThe Back Horn
A great song for beginner bands who want to captivate the audience on their first stage is THE BACK HORN’s “Hitorigoto.” The sound is heavy, but the rhythm is a simple 3/4, making it easy to play.
The guitar has parts where you just pluck gently and sections where you strum powerfully, so even beginners can enjoy dynamic contrasts while performing.
While it’s important to emulate vocalist Yamada’s passionate singing, it’s also a good idea to arrange it in your own style.
Definitely try this when you want a performance that stands out from other bands.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
A rock song by Road of Major, a band formed from the 2002 audition variety show “Hamaraja.” It’s a rock number whose hefty guitar sound and driving tempo linger in your ears.
The guitar is mostly played with power chords and palm muting, so there are no difficult techniques involved.
However, to capture the feel of the original, it’s better to play all the palm-muted parts with down picking.
The bass and drums are simple like the guitar, but because the tempo is fast, keeping time and maintaining stamina are crucial.
It’s an uptempo, catchy track that gets audiences fired up live, so it’s a great song for beginner bands to try.
BABY BABYichou BOYZ
A song by the punk rock band Ging Nang BOYZ, formed in 2003.
It’s a poppy, catchy number featuring a distinctive intro guitar phrase that deconstructs the chorus melody.
The guitar part is mostly straightforward, centered on distorted chord strumming, but be mindful when practicing because some slightly tricky chords, like sevenths and major sevenths, appear.
The bass mainly plays eighth-note root lines, but occasional obbligato-style phrases pop up, so keep your timing steady.
The drums can stick to a basic 8-beat, but make sure to maintain the groove so you don’t disrupt the song’s atmosphere.
Each part is simple yet catchy, making this a recommended number for beginner bands to play live.
Girl SSCANDAL
SCANDAL is a girls’ band that’s popular overseas as well.
Among their songs, a great recommendation for beginners is “Shoujo S.” The track was used as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH, which also made it well-known as an anison.
The tempo is on the relaxed side and the phrases are simple, but it still sounds cool, which really boosts your motivation to practice.
