[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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[Intensive Practice Over Winter Break] A Collection of Easy Cover Songs Recommended for Band Beginners (41–50)
Christmas songback number
This is the 14th single by back number, a three-piece rock band with an unprecedented origin for their name: “I got dumped because my girlfriend left me for a band guy, so I’m outdated.” The song was used as the theme for the TV drama ‘5→9: From Five to Nine.’ As the title suggests, the intro evokes Christmas, and the characteristically poignant lyrics and melodies of back number really hit home.
With its relaxed tempo and simple arrangement featuring few instruments, it’s an overall easy song, making it suitable for bands to play together.
It’s a number you’ll want to practice intensively over winter break—which coincides with the Christmas season—and try performing live.
[Winter Break Intensive Practice] A Collection of Easy Cover Songs Recommended for Band Beginners (51–60)
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s a classic among classics.
If you want to play something fresh and breezy, this is definitely one to learn.
It’s mostly chord strumming, and there aren’t any difficult lead guitar phrases.
The bass moves a bit, but with solid practice even beginners will be fine.
It’s a song everyone knows across all generations, so it’s highly recommended!
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
The fifth single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a four-piece rock band that continues to influence the next generation of the J-pop scene in real time.
Thanks to its lyrics and the imagery of its music video, fans often call it a “winter love song,” and its wistful, wintry-sky melody feels wonderfully soothing.
The acoustic guitar arpeggios are striking, but since it’s a slow song, even beginner guitarists should find it relatively easy to copy.
The bass and drums are also kept simple, so with focused practice it’s easy to play together as a band.
Given its vibe and difficulty level, it’s a recommended number to finish during the winter break.
Don’t say lazySakura gaoka Koukou Keion-bu
It’s the ending theme from the anime K-On!, which features girls in a light music club as the protagonists.
It’s upbeat with lots of punchy moments, but the performance itself is relatively on the easier side.
The keyboard sound in the chorus is an orchestra hit.
For the bridge, you might find a similar tone if you look for a synth lead.
gentianWANIMA
A three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture formed in 2010, WANIMA’s song.
For a WANIMA track, it has a relatively relaxed tempo, making it a good pick for beginner bands to try.
Because the tempo is slower, mistakes will stand out if you don’t thoroughly learn and play each phrase, so individual practice before band rehearsals may be important.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
It’s a relatively simple song centered on power chords and root-note playing.
It has a great groove, so it’s also good for getting the audience hyped.
The issue might be the vocal key.
If you feel the pitch is high, consider changing the key with tuning or a capo.
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.