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 (51–60)
AgainWANIMA
This is a song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Melodic hardcore is characterized by fast tempos.
It’s especially tough for drummers because two-beat patterns pop up frequently, but this song doesn’t use two-beat at all! There are a few tricky parts—some phrases to watch out for and a guitar solo—but with solid practice, you should be able to play it.
Their songs have Japanese lyrics and easy-to-follow melodies, so I highly recommend them.
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
A song by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros].
With its mid-tempo and simple structure, it’s perfect for beginner bands to try.
The guitar doesn’t require particularly intense position changes, but the bass involves significant shifts in position and strings in various parts of the song, so practice is needed to play it coolly just like the original.
Discommunication9mm Parabellum Bullet
9mm Parabellum Bullet’s “Discommunication” is a song defined by its exhilarating, driving riffs, and it’s especially approachable for band beginners.
Although it was released in 2007, it remains hugely popular and is guaranteed to get the crowd going at their shows.
The tempo is relatively moderate compared to their other tracks, making it easier to perform.
Definitely aim to nail it together as a band, with the guitar riff front and center.
Dried flowersYuuri
This is the second major release and a digital-only single by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who was active with the rock band THE BUGZY.
The wistful lyrics that evoke vivid scenes and the relaxed tempo make it a moving number.
The guitar mostly features simple chords with arpeggios and strumming, but slightly tricky chords like diminished appear, so be careful with chord changes to avoid cutting off the sound.
The bass, drums, and keyboard parts aren’t difficult either, as there aren’t many notes and the tempo isn’t fast, but they still stand out within that minimalism.
If you practice with attention not only to technique but also to your approach to the song, it will broaden your perspective when you work on other pieces.
Overall, it’s a simple song and a perfect choice for beginner bands to cover.
Recommended songs for beginner bands: simple and exciting tracks (61–70)
The Howling of the Lost OneNeru
Once you lock into the off-beat groove you hear in the intro and elsewhere, this song feels great to play.
The tempo is fast, but the guitar and bass don’t have many super-quick phrases, so it’s relatively easy to cover.
For guitar, definitely practice the distinctive single-note riff until you can play it cleanly.
The drums feature lots of sixteenth-note patterns, so get comfortable with your stick control.
Because it’s a Vocaloid track, the vocal melody can sound complex, but there are many sections with repeated notes, making it easier to learn.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
If you’re looking for famous anime songs, supercell’s “The Bravery You Don’t Know” (Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari) is also a great pick.
In terms of difficulty by part, the piano is a bit tricky, but since the piano is usually handled by someone with prior experience, it shouldn’t feel overly difficult.
As long as the drummer can keep a solid rhythm, you should be able to play it all the way through, so have the drummer take the lead and start practicing first.
Full driveKANA-BOON
A rock band formed mainly by classmates from a technical high school, KANA-BOON’s third major-label single.
From the crisp guitar intro, the song rockets to top speed, making it a rock number that boosts your energy.
The guitar features tricky playing—catchy single-note riffs and pick-scratched textures—but the phrases themselves aren’t difficult, so make sure to memorize them solidly and then practice along at the original tempo.
With a prominent beat built on four-on-the-floor kick and offbeat hi-hats, it’s crucial for both bass and drums to keep the rhythm steady.
It’s a fast-paced track that really hypes up a live crowd, so beginner band members should definitely give it a try.