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)
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.
Rock ‘n’ rollkururi
Kururi is a rock duo whose lyrically arranged songs are supported by many artists, both professional and amateur.
Rock’n’Roll, included on their fifth album Antenna, was used as the opening theme for the railway information program series Minna no Tetsudō.
The guitar riff, while technically simple, is catchy and sticks in your ear, making it fun to play.
Every part is straightforward and the tempo is relaxed, so it’s a number that should be easy for beginner band members to take on.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
This is the sixth single by singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda, known as the vocalist of the five-piece rock band Unicorn, which resumed activities in 2009, as well as for his talents in solo work and as a producer.
The song was used as the theme for the variety show “Higashino & Okamura’s Travelin’,” and it’s a quintessential Okuda number, marked by a simple chord progression and a catchy riff.
While it features many memorable phrases, it’s composed of relatively easy parts, making it a great recommendation for beginner band members.
It’s a track you’ll want to play together as a band while keeping in mind the airy, floating ambience that envelops the entire piece.
I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu
A song by the band Ho-kago Tea Time that appears in the hugely popular TV anime K-On!, which became a social phenomenon.
Even among K-On! tracks—many of which are high-level performance-wise—this one features a simple arrangement playable with standard techniques, making it approachable for beginner band members.
If you want to recreate the feel of the original, each member will need to practice their respective vocal parts, but since the playing itself isn’t difficult, it’s manageable.
It’s a famous song from a series with a large fanbase, so it’s a number you’ll want to perform as close to the original as possible.
PromisestarBiSH
BiSH is an idol group known for the catchphrase “a punk band without instruments,” captivating fans with their aggressive songs and live performances.
Their major second single, Promise the Star, lifts your spirits with its driving ensemble and poppy melody.
Since the performance overall is a standard 8-beat, it should be approachable even for beginners with instruments.
However, because the arrangement prominently features piano and strings, it’s a rock tune where the keyboard’s effort will likely be the key.