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 band beginners: easy and crowd-pleasing tracks (1–10)
Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon
This song lays bare raw, vivid feelings of love.
It was released in 2015 as the debut single by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.
Its provocative lyrics shocked listeners and sparked conversation.
The gap between the pop melody and the intense words sticks in your head.
With its guitar-rock vibe, it’s a great choice to try if you’re looking for a cover song with a female vocal.
Fragments of the FutureASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A fast-paced track with an unforgettable guitar riff.
Released by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in 2003 as their second single, it’s also included on the album ‘Kimi Tsunagi Five M’.
The lyrics, which depict the passage of time and human connections, are highly relatable.
The powerful drums and emotional vocals make for a deeply moving sound.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going live, making it perfect for a first performance at a school festival or a live house.
For guitar, you can mostly get by with power chords and octave playing!
RIVER10-FEET
10-FEET’s “RIVER” is a perfect song to play at your first live show.
Its memorable phrases and unique atmosphere captivate both performers and the audience.
At 10-FEET’s concerts, the lyrics are sometimes adapted to reference the host city as a way to create a sense of unity in the venue.
You should definitely try that too.
As a performance tip, make sure to cut the sound cleanly during the breaks.
Use this song as your weapon and set the live house on fire!
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
NUMBER GIRL’s “Toumei Shoujo” (“Transparent Girl”) is a song that has had a great impact on the music scene.
For beginner bands, its simple yet striking sound makes it perfect for practice.
It’s easy to play and easy to arrange, so any band can take it on.
Why not fire up the stage with “Toumei Shoujo”? Even those who haven’t yet discovered the appeal of Japanese rock should be able to feel its depth through this track.
22Sabasusutā
It’s a song that makes your heart bounce with its sparkling sound, like a cheer anthem.
It’s included on Sabasister’s first album, “Kakugo o Kimero!”—their major-label debut released in March 2024.
The lyrics vividly convey the feelings of young people overcoming anxieties and inner conflicts about growing older in a positive way.
With a brisk guitar rock sound and parts that aren’t too difficult, it’s also great for beginner bands.
The chorus, which you can sing like a group, is sure to get the crowd going at live shows.
Be sure to enjoy it together with your friends!