[Winter Break Intensive Practice] A roundup of easy cover songs recommended for beginner bands

The thing(s) you cherishSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “The Things You Hold Dear”

A three-piece rock band formed in the Light Music Club of the Design Department at Kawasaki Sogo Kagaku High School, SHISHAMO, and this is one of their songs.

It’s included on their 6th album, “SHISHAMO 6,” and the lyrics are easy to relate to, especially if you’re a band member or dating one—you’ve probably been there.

The intro’s guitar riff and rhythm might sound complex and make it seem difficult, but it’s actually based on a basic rock pattern and the tempo is slow, so it’s easier to play than you might imagine.

Unlike high-speed tracks, this piece lets you enjoy the fun of playing together as a band.

It’s a great challenge for beginner band members, so definitely give it a try.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Lingering Snowiruka

Lingering Snow (Single Version)

Nagori Yuki is beloved across generations as a signature winter song.

The folk band Kaguyahime wrote the original, and singer Iruka’s cover became a huge hit.

With its beautiful yet heartrending melody, it’s perfect to perform during the cold winter season.

You could arrange it as a band piece featuring synths, or keep it simpler in a more folk-song style.

There are many band cover videos on YouTube, so it’s worth checking them out.

Be sure to try performing this love song, filled with bittersweet feelings for a cherished person.

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mutō

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Afterword of Winteraibii karaa

Ivy Color [Winter Afterword] Music Video

A nostalgic piano rock band of four men and women known for lyrics themed around love and a clear, transparent sound—Ivy to Fraudulent Game’s track.

It’s included on their fourth mini-album, “WHITE,” and its gentle yet dreamy sound, evoking the chill of winter, feels so pleasant.

The keyboard stands out in the arrangement, but the phrases themselves are simple, so once you learn them, they’re easy to copy.

The guitar, bass, and drums aren’t technically difficult.

However, because there aren’t many notes, the parts you do play really stand out, so make sure to feel the groove and play with a solid sense of the beat.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back

Hump Back – Hoshigaoka Park Music Video

A three-piece rock band formed in 2009, Hump Back’s song.

It has a simple, catchy structure, but the bass phrases played in the higher register and the drum rimshots require practice to produce a clear sound.

Overall, the song has a classic rock feel based on an 8-beat, so as long as you pay attention to the finer techniques in each part, it’s a number you can perform with plenty of energy.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Jet NinjinGO!GO!7188

Jet Carrot GO!GO!7188

Many of GO!GO!7188’s early songs are easy to recommend to beginners.

For “Jet Ninjin,” don’t try to recreate it perfectly—the key is to relax and play with the same looseness they do.

Definitely try covering it with a girls’ band.