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: simple, crowd-pleasing tracks (111–120)
SunflowerSHACHI
SHACHI is a three-piece rock band with two contrasting lead vocalists, and their positive, message-driven lyrics captivate fans.
Their fourth single, “Himawari,” amps you up right from the intro that makes you want to thrust your fist in the air.
While each part relies only on basic techniques, the fast tempo—like the guitar’s palm muting and the drum beats—adds difficulty, so it’s best to start practicing at a tempo you can comfortably play.
It’s a refreshing rock tune with a driving ensemble that perfectly suits a school festival vibe.
avocadoyonige
One of the signature songs by yonige, a highly popular girls’ guitar rock band.
When beginners are choosing a song to play, factors like how well-known it is and whether it gets the crowd going are important—but this track is perfect in terms of tempo for that! The arrangement is simple: power chords on guitar, root notes and octaves on bass, and a four-on-the-floor dance beat on drums.
Even so, it fully captures that guitar-rock vibe and sounds incredibly cool! Just note that in the A section you have to sing while playing arpeggios, so make sure to practice thoroughly until you’re comfortable.
A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s “Kimi to Iu Hana” is recommended for those looking for simple yet stylish drum phrases.
The drums in this song are straightforward, keeping eighth notes on the hi-hat, but the cool part is opening the hi-hat on the off-beats of those eighths.
The sound is like “tshee, tshee.” Also, the kick is just a steady four-on-the-floor—“don, don, don, don”—so even drummers who struggle with foot patterns should be fine.
The fills in the latter half are complex, so if they’re difficult, you might want to arrange them into simpler phrases.
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.
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
If you want to bring out a fresh, early-days vibe for the band, how about this song? The lyrics also give a sense of freshness, and I don’t think the playing skill required is that high.
When all’s said and done, it’s often these simple songs that you can keep playing for a long time.
It’s a perfect song for discovering the joy of performing and the fun of sharing it with your bandmates.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
A song by the rock band the pillows, who even had a film made in 2019 to commemorate their 30th anniversary.
It’s a well-known number thanks to its use in anime and covers by other artists.
The guitar parts are mostly simple, focusing on chord strumming and arpeggios, and the guitar solo is approachable for beginner guitarists because the overall tempo of the song is slow.
The bass often locks in with the kick drum and features many interval jumps, but like the guitar, the slow tempo keeps the technique fairly straightforward.
The drums use offbeat hi-hats throughout everything except the chorus, which can easily throw off your timing if you’re not used to it, so caution is needed.
With its slow tempo it’s easy to tackle, and thanks to its dynamic contours it’s also a crowd-pleaser live.
Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
This is the 22nd single by the rock band ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓, formed around Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima, who were core members of the legendary punk rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.
It became widely known across generations after being used as the ending theme for the variety show “Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji,” and it was also featured in commercials and as a movie theme song.
As the title suggests, its relaxed, weekend-like beat makes it easy to play without rushing, so even beginner band members can take it on.
It’s a rock tune that’s just right for your first time playing together as a band—laid-back and fun to perform.