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, crowd-pleasing songs (21–30)
typhoonSabasusutā
A three-piece band, Saba Sister’s song included on their second album “It’s Only Punk Rock!” released in October 2025.
It’s a straight-ahead rock number that likens the swirling emotions in one’s heart to a typhoon, built on a simple chord progression and a driving 8-beat.
Because of the fast tempo, you’ll need to practice keeping the rhythm steady, focusing on drums and bass so it doesn’t rush.
It has a refreshing, cathartic feel that blows away pent-up gloom, so playing it live will get the whole venue fired up!
silhouetteKANA-BOON
This is a KANA-BOON track characterized by exhilarating guitar riffs and an energetic band sound.
Embedding a message about the importance of continuing to protect what matters during the process of growing up, the song conveys that past experiences and encounters shape who we are today.
Released as a single from Ki/oon Music in November 2014, it was also included on the album TIME.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden and reached No.
11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s approachable as a guitar practice piece, with an appealing fusion of melodious elements and rock sound.
Recommended for those just starting guitar or anyone looking to explore rock music.
End the worldHarukamirai
One of Harukamirai’s signature songs, it’s a fiery band piece that feels like pure youthful passion thrown straight into the music.
The tempo isn’t too fast or too slow, making it easy to play.
Since the key is a simple, straightforward performance, once you can get through the whole song, play it with confidence so you can convey that intensity! For drummers, the chorus phrase with its drum-roll-like feel and the use of closed rimshots offer a good opportunity to study slightly more advanced patterns.
wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog’s “Kusege,” which has also drawn attention as a TV drama theme song, captivates many with its heart-touching melody.
The guitar mainly provides chord backing, but be mindful not to strum aimlessly—listen to the other instruments and aim to play as part of the ensemble.
The bass should center on solid root notes as the foundation, while delivering the melodic phrases in the interlude with a sense of songfulness.
The drums support the track with a steady 8-beat, and by emphasizing the contrast between the delicacy of the verse and the power of the chorus, the atmosphere deepens significantly.
I hope each player strives to perform in a way that closely supports the melody.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
A three-piece rock band, back number, has released numerous hit songs since their major debut in 2011.
This track is a fast-paced number featuring a striking guitar intro with spacious delay.
While the guitar has plenty of spotlight moments—such as delay-driven lines and short phrases in the interlude—the playing itself is straightforward, making it relatively easy for beginner guitarists to copy.
The bass and drums are generally simple as well, though slightly more complex phrases appear in the B section, so it’s important for the rhythm section to lock in together.
Being an up-tempo and well-known song, it’s sure to fire up the crowd when performed live.
