[Winter Break Intensive Practice] A roundup of easy cover songs recommended for beginner bands
In our busy lives, it’s often hard for the whole band to get together, and you may not be able to find time to practice as a full group.
In the midst of that, the long winter break is a perfect chance for everyone to meet up and practice properly! It’s the perfect time to level up! That said, you might be unsure which songs to work on and end up stuck.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that are great for band practice over winter break! We’ve picked a wide range—from winter-themed tracks to classic staples recommended for beginner band members—so be sure to find something you’ll want to play.
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[Winter Break Intensive Practice] A Collection of Easy Cover Songs Recommended for Band Beginners (31–40)
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I think it’s perfect as a practice piece for 16-beat.
Let’s repeatedly practice the guitar cutting, the bass octave phrases, and the hi-hat on drums to absorb them as techniques.
If you’re not used to it yet, it might be good to approach the cutting as if it were 8-beat.
White Marchsumika
A song by the four-piece band sumika, whose name was chosen from the wish that they would become a place like a home for many different people, with the slogan “Nothing but love.” Included on their second album Chime, it was selected as the theme song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI,” making it a quintessential winter song for today.
Each part features simple playing that highlights the vocals, so even beginner band members can, with focused practice, quickly get it ready to perform together.
Since it strongly emphasizes a wintry image, try using your winter break to polish it to a level where you can perform it live.
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This is singer-songwriter Aimyon’s third major-label single, loved for its somewhat nostalgic sound and lyrics that tell stories from a unique perspective.
Despite having no tie-in promotions, it surpassed 100 million streams, making it one of her signature songs.
The guitar part is mainly chord strumming with mostly simple chords, so it’s approachable even for beginners.
Given the storyline of the lyrics, it’s the kind of number many band musicians will want to play at least once.
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The three-piece rock band back number, known for relatable lyrics and a voice that deepens the sense of wistfulness, released this as their eighth single.
Also included on their fourth album “Love Story,” the track masterfully contrasts lyrics that capture the frustrating emotions almost everyone has felt at least once with an exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
As is typical for a vocalist-guitarist setup, the guitar parts are especially simple, but if you want to recreate the distinctive intro that uses delay, you’ll need to prepare an effects pedal.
With lyrics that embody youthful emotion and an up-tempo groove that always excites live audiences, it’s a perfect number for beginner band members to polish up over the winter break.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that energizes the Kansai rock scene as the organizers of Kyoto’s flagship large-scale festival, “Kyoto Daisakusen.” Their 22nd single, Distributed as a digital release, “Dai Zero Kan” was selected as the ending theme song for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” While each part is technically simple, the band’s ensemble has a major impact—especially the tight unison phrases in the A section—so it’s important to be mindful of this from the practice stage.
Also, if you perform with the same setup as the original, the vocals are handled while playing an instrument, so be careful not to focus too much on one or the other.
[Intensive Practice Over Winter Break] A Collection of Easy Cover Songs Recommended for Band Beginners (41–50)
Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN
It’s a song by the rock band ELLEGARDEN.
It was released digitally in October 2022 and was later included on the album “The End of Yesterday” in December.
The lyrics convey a message that when people with different natures meet, a new world opens up.
Although the lyrics are in English, the simple melody line makes it easy to sing.
Try to aim for a powerful performance like theirs!
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Despite its simple sound, it has depth and feels very pleasant.
It’s a work by Vaundy, released digitally in November 2021.
The way the soundscape gradually expands around the bassline and the vocals that seem to drop words one by one—this harmony is wonderful.
Since the song maintains the same vibe throughout, it should be easy to remember.
If you sing while imagining the piece’s somewhat mysterious worldview, you might find it surprisingly soothing.
Sing it with a gentle voice, if you can!