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!
Playlist
| Recommended songs for beginner bands: simple and crowd-pleasing tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | You don’t get it.WurtS | play_arrow | WurtS song, romantic feelings out of sync |
| 2east | Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | The strength to overcome the frustration of a dream |
| 3east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO | play_arrow | Expressing the joys and conflicts of early-stage romance |
| 4east | Torch of LibertyKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Rock songs by KANA-BOON |
| 5east | The continuation of the dreamHakubi | play_arrow | A song depicting the conflict between dreams and reality |
| 6east | Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s explosive debut song |
| 7east | Fragments of the FutureASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A high-velocity single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 8east | RIVER10-FEET | play_arrow | One perfect song for a live performance of 10-FEET’s “RIVER” |
| 9east | 22Sabasusutā | play_arrow | Support song of Sabasister |
| 10east | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL | play_arrow | Japanese rock with NUMBER GIRL’s Transparent Girl |
| 11east | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta | play_arrow | A catchy rock number themed around unrequited love |
| 12east | Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Song explanations and practice methods for ONE OK ROCK |
| 13east | Hey!ammo | play_arrow | ammo’s major debut song, moving |
| 14east | If I sing to the sky175R | play_arrow | 175R's “Sora ni Utaeba” is the perfect song for beginner bands. |
| 15east | See youHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | Humbreaders' song “Matane” is beginner-friendly rock. |
| 16east | A False Storychakura | play_arrow | A rock love song by Chakra, expressing the subtleties of lies and love |
| 17east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly Aimyong’s “Harunohi” |
| 18east | Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai | play_arrow | The cheering song by Inazuma Sentai is a track meant for their first live show. |
| 19east | Melancholy IntersectionJapa Hari Netto | play_arrow | Punk song recommendations for beginner bands |
| 20east | typhoonSabasusutā | play_arrow | Sabasister’s typhoon-themed rock song |
| 21east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly band songs by KANA-BOON |
| 22east | silhouetteKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song |
| 23east | End the worldHarukamirai | play_arrow | Representative hot/fiery band songs of Harukamirai |
| 24east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | Rock number by back number |
| 25east | wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog | play_arrow | Tips for Playing Saucy Dog’s “Kusege” |
| 26east | Let’s hold handstaiyozoku | play_arrow | Introduction to the Taiyozoku song “Let’s Hold Hands” |
| 27east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound. |
| 28east | Donut holehachi | play_arrow | Performance tips for Kenshi Yonezu’s fast-tempo songs |
| 29east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | Recommended songs for RADWIMPS beginners |
| 30east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku | play_arrow | It's hard to dial in the bass and lead guitar tones for popular songs. |
| 31east | Loop & LoopASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Song selection guide for beginner bands |
| 32east | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | The Blue Hearts’ classic youth rock song |
| 33east | PlayHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | Performance points of Humbreaders 'Saisei' |
| 34east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | I recommend playing Aimyon’s songs with a band. |
| 35east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | Spitz are great hype songs for studying |
| 36east | The world calls it love.Sambomasutā | play_arrow | Sambomaster's Densha Otoko ending theme |
| 37east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET’s new song draws attention as a movie theme song |
| 38east | Don’t say lazySakura gaoka Koukou Keion-bu | play_arrow | K-On! first ending theme. Practice piece for beginners. |
| 39east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly Vaundy popular songs |
| 40east | When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Performance points of Chatmonchy's 'Kaze Fukeba Koi' |
| 41east | Merry LouSIX LOUNGE | play_arrow | Recommend SIX LOUNGE's "Mary Lou" |
| 42east | Dawn and Firefliesn-buna | play_arrow | The cutting technique is simple and effective. |
| 43east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | How to Play DOES’s Hard-Hitting Rock Songs |
| 44east | Distortion!!kessoku bando | play_arrow | Performance analysis of Kessoku Band’s song “Distortion!!” |
| 45east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s song composed by Kenshi Yonezu, where the vocals are important. |
| 46east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly rock songs by Kazuyoshi Saito |
| 47east | RikaSIX LOUNGE | play_arrow | Rika, the re-recorded song by SIX LOUNGE |
| 48east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Lively performances of nostalgic classic songs |
| 49east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly guitar songs by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 50east | bouquetback number | play_arrow | The poignant vocals and heartwarming music of back number |
| 51east | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru’s classic love rock song |
| 52east | Discommunication9mm Parabellum Bullet | play_arrow | A beginner-friendly song featuring exhilarating, fast-paced riffs |
| 53east | Philosophy[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros] Beginner-friendly rock |
| 54east | dancerVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Odoriko” is suitable for beginner bands. |
| 55east | Blue Sea BlueAtomic Skipper | play_arrow | Atomic Skipper’s exhilarating rock tune |
| 56east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s hit song “Cinderella Boy” |
| 57east | kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | Power chord songs for beginner bands |
| 58east | Flower -Memento Mori-Mr.Children | play_arrow | Mr. Children’s “Hana” is a song suitable for beginner bands. |
| 59east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP complex-bass beginner graduation song |
| 60east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | A simple song whose wistful lyrics by Yuuri resonate with the heart |
| 61east | AgainWANIMA | play_arrow | Introduction to WANIMA's melodic hardcore songs |
| 62east | Full driveKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Explaining KANA-BOON’s rock songs |
| 63east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon's Marigold is easy to cover |
| 64east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | A fun band piece for beginners where each instrument can be learned |
| 65east | The Howling of the Lost OneNeru | play_arrow | Fast-tempo songs that make it easy to ride the off-beat |
| 66east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | Recommended drum practice for supercell 'The Story You Don't Know' |
| 67east | Tokyokururi | play_arrow | Quruli's debut single |
| 68east | Kill meSUNNY CAR WASH | play_arrow | Kill Me is a beginner-friendly song that’s perfect for practicing cutting. |
| 69east | OH!SHISHAMO | play_arrow | Lotte Ice Sō CM song sense of speed |
| 70east | MissingELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN, tom-heavy drum track |
| 71east | Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Asian anime theme song rock track |
| 72east | KirarirariKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s “Kirari Rari” is a bass-driven track that sounds simple yet flashy. |
| 73east | Sabrinaieiri reo | play_arrow | Leo Ieiri's major debut song |
| 74east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A classic choice of band song for beginners. |
| 75east | Tomorrow as wellMUSH&Co. | play_arrow | A refreshing rock song for a movie theme |
| 76east | catDISH// | play_arrow | A song provided by Aimyon for DISH// |
| 77east | Fluffy TimeSakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly band practice songs from K-On! |
| 78east | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | A catchy party song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan |
| 79east | C7GO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | GO!GO!7188's 7th single |
| 80east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Fujifabric’s classic song “Wakamono no Subete” |
| 81east | monologueThe Back Horn | play_arrow | THE BACK HORN “Hitorigoto” for beginner band players |
| 82east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | Lord of Major's hard-hitting guitar rock |
| 83east | BABY BABYichou BOYZ | play_arrow | A pop punk song commentary on Ging Nang BOYZ |
| 84east | Girl SSCANDAL | play_arrow | A beginner-friendly song by SCANDAL is Shōjo S. |
| 85east | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN | play_arrow | Many of JITTERIN’JINN’s famous songs have been covered |
| 86east | To me4na | play_arrow | 4na's song "Watashi e" is characterized by its refreshing quality. |
| 87east | Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly signature songs by girls' bands |
| 88east | SalamanderELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN’s 6th single |
| 89east | Electric CircusTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT | play_arrow | Signature song(s) of THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |
| 90east | 2%10-FEET | play_arrow | An exercise piece for beginners where coordination is important |
| 91east | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī | play_arrow | The rhythm is important in Chatmonchy’s Shangri-La. |
| 92east | AyaMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | Song commentary for My Hair is Bad |
| 93east | elevated lineELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN's 'Elevated Line' is recommended |
| 94east | Lila LilhaKimura Kaera | play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s shuffle rock song |
| 95east | Live house!Conton Candy | play_arrow | A guitar rock song overflowing with love for live houses |
| 96east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry's third single |
| 97east | TV ManiacsELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Performance tips for Ellegarden’s fast rock songs |
| 98east | Love ParadeORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Theme song of Train Man, for beginners |
| 99east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A refreshing song commentary by SHISHAMO |
| 100east | My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATHSabasusutā | play_arrow | Sabasister “My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATH” is a punk song full of love |
| 101east | My First KissHi-STANDARD | play_arrow | A punk cover song of Kiteretsu Daihyakka |
| 102east | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | play_arrow | Introduction to songs for beginner bands |
| 103east | Carnivalmuque | play_arrow | The Carnival of muque is hopeful pop rock |
| 104east | jellyfishchakura | play_arrow | Rising young band Chakra’s standout track “Jellyfish” |
| 105east | To the blue skySABOTEN | play_arrow | Explanation of SA-Boten’s melodic hardcore song |
| 106east | VenusTele | play_arrow | Tele's new song 'Venus' is a rock track with a refreshing melody |
| 107east | Bacchi DancerDOES | play_arrow | DOES’s fast-paced rock song “Bakuchi Dancer” |
| 108east | Mass-produced boyfriendSHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s second single, for beginners |
| 109east | rock upsetMakishimamu Za Horumon | play_arrow | Maximum the Hormone Rock Upset |
| 110east | Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE | play_arrow | SIX LOUNGE “Even Without Putting It Into Words” Band Performance Commentary |
| 111east | GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48’s instrument performance feature song |
| 112east | sparklergagaga supi | play_arrow | Gagaga SP’s signature songs, rock for beginners |
| 113east | SunflowerSHACHI | play_arrow | SHACHI’s 4th single “Himawari” |
| 114east | avocadoyonige | play_arrow | Overview of yonige’s signature songs and for band beginners |
| 115east | A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Drum explanation of Kimi to Iu Hana by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 116east | RevengeMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | The sensational three-piece band, My Hair is Bad |
| 117east | LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO | play_arrow | A song that captures a band's youthful freshness |
| 118east | Funny Bunnythe pillows | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly songs by the pillows |
| 119east | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ | play_arrow | THE HIGH-LOWS' holiday theme song |
| 120east | Rock ‘n’ rollkururi | play_arrow | Kirinji's lyrical rock song |
| 121east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Okuda Tamio’s sixth single |
| 122east | I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly songs from K-On! |
| 123east | PromisestarBiSH | play_arrow | Song commentary for BiSH’s “Promise the Star” |
| 124east | Melodic Stormsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Signature songs by Straightener suitable for beginners |
| 125east | EnchantedSaucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s new song, theme song for a beginner-friendly dating show |

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