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-pleasing tracks (91–100)
My First KissHi-STANDARD
A cover of the anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka’s theme song by the punk rock band Hi-STANDARD.
That familiar melody has been arranged into a refreshing punk style, and it feels great to listen to! The distinctive guitar riff will take solid practice until you can play it smoothly, but the rest is mainly power chords, so it’s recommended for beginner guitarists too.
The bass has a bit of movement, but it’s built on simple phrases, and the drums are made up of a straightforward beat except for the fills at the transitions.
If, when you actually start practicing, you find a part that feels truly impossible, it’s fine to ask an experienced player to simplify it into an easier phrase!
To me4na
Singer-songwriter 4na began her activities as a cover singer on YouTube in 2020 and made her artist debut the same year.
Her single “To Myself,” released on August 16, 2023, features a refreshingly pleasant ensemble.
The guitar riffs in the intro and interlude are simple yet impactful, and because the bass uses root notes and the drums play an 8-beat—fundamental techniques—it’s approachable even for beginner bands.
With a melody that’s both exhilarating and airy, it captivates listeners and is a highly recommended number for live performances.
jellyfishchakura
Formed in 2022, Chakra is a young four-piece gaining attention with their energetic guitar rock.
The song that put their name on the map, “Kurage,” is relatively approachable for band beginners and is sure to shine live.
For guitar, focus on locking in together on the simple backing riff and nailing the countermelody-style phrase that appears in the chorus.
The bass features relatively busy lines; it may be challenging for beginners, but it’s great practice.
For drums, keep it simple while adding clear dynamics to bring out shifts in the song’s character.
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
If you’re looking for songs by all-girl bands, I recommend “Shangri-La” by Chatmonchy.
It has a simple setup—guitar, bass, and drums—and the song itself is very straightforward, so I think it’s easy even for beginners to play.
If there’s one challenging part, it’s the rhythm.
The swing of the rhythm is crucial in this song, so pay attention not only to when you play the notes but also to when you mute them.
My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATHSabasusutā
Sabasister’s “My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATH,” which also made waves with its punk-styled music video, is a one-minute punk song brimming with love for the prestigious label PIZZA OF DEATH! It’s a surefire killer tune that will unite the floor if you cover it live.
Keep the guitar tight and choppy with distorted power chords, have the bass lock in a moving, walking-style phrase in the B section, and make sure the drummer can power through the final two-beat—that’s the key.
Practice it repeatedly!