[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommendations
Many people who have just started playing the drums may be wondering which songs they should practice first.
If you don’t know how difficult the song you’re trying to tackle is, it’s hard to make steady progress.
So in this article, we’re introducing songs recommended for beginners who have just taken up the drums—tracks that will help you step up your skills.
We’ve picked a wide range, from the latest hits to timeless classics.
Of course, improvement comes from steady practice and developing your feel and technique, but we’ve also included “I tried playing” videos arranged for beginners, so be sure to use them as a reference!
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[2026] Practice songs for drum beginners: Easy and cool recommended tracks (61–70)
Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe” is perfect for beginner drummers to practice.
The main groove is a simple 8-beat, so focus on keeping the tempo steady.
During the guitar solo, you can practice playing the ride cymbal.
Also, the fill that uses sextuplets partway through may be challenging.
Start at a slow tempo, gradually increase your speed, and practice connecting the whole piece—if you do that, you’re sure to nail it!
GuitarHanbureddāzu
Let me introduce a song by the rock band Humbreaders! As the title “Guitar” suggests, it’s a track distinguished by its striking guitar sound.
The lyrics are sprinkled with down-to-earth words, capturing the bittersweet feelings and uncertainties of our teenage years.
If you’re a working adult, just listening will likely bring on a wave of nostalgia, as if you’ve time-traveled back.
Use this song to pick up its powerful, high-energy drumming!
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs, and one that many people probably know.
Its refreshing groove and vocals are the appeal, and it would surely get the crowd going if played live! The basic beat in this song uses quarter notes on the hi-hat and eighth notes on the bass drum, but beginners often find this surprisingly difficult.
Start at a slow tempo and gradually get used to the beat.
Also, in the second verse’s A section, a closed rimshot is used.
This technique involves placing your palm on the snare head while striking the snare rim, producing a crisp “ka-tsu” sound.
Since this technique is commonly used in other songs as well, take this opportunity to practice so you can produce a clean sound!
Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE
This is a sophisticated-sounding track released in 2024 by singer-songwriter Mega Shinnosuke.
The song is built around a simple beat with no flashy fills, making it a great pick for beginners who want to be able to play through an entire song.
There are two points to watch out for.
First, the song’s basic groove places the kick drum on the off-beats of the eighth notes.
That said, if you practice slowly and understand how the beat is constructed, it shouldn’t be too hard to master.
The second point is actually more important: at this tempo, being able to keep playing steady eighth notes on the hi-hat will likely be the first hurdle for beginners.
It’s a great chance to master the up-down technique, so while practicing this song, work on how you move from your arm to your wrist and down to your fingertips.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
This signature song by back number is one I’d recommend to anyone who has just mastered the dance beat, a staple in Japanese guitar rock.
In particular, the chorus features a dance beat on the hi-hat, and the instrumental break uses the ride cymbal.
A dance beat means playing quarter notes on the bass drum with your right foot, off-beats with your right hand alternating with the bass drum, and striking the snare on beats 2 and 4 with your left hand.
And if, like in this song’s chorus, you’re playing the dance beat on the hi-hat, just press the hi-hat pedal with your left foot in sync with the bass drum.
It may seem complicated in writing, but once you sit at the kit and practice a few times, it should fall into place like puzzle pieces.
Another key point in this song is the B-section (pre-chorus) phrase.
It’s a somewhat unusual line that doesn’t appear in many other songs, so you’ll likely need to practice it thoroughly specifically for this track.
Good musicneguse.
This song by Neguse, which is also popular on TikTok, has a moderately fast tempo, but what I want you to focus on is the driving force of the drums that push the track forward.
It’s important not to play by brute force, but to make sure each stroke really sounds.
One practice method is to start quietly, confirm you’re getting a good sound consistently, and then gradually increase the volume.
Since no sound is produced at the exact moment you swing the stick down, make the moment it contacts the drumhead or cymbal align with the downbeat.
RikaSIX LOUNGE
“Rika,” a classic by SIX LOUNGE beloved by fans since their indie days.
Its lyrics, which sing of a clumsy yet profound love, became a hot topic.
The song features a relaxed tempo, making it a great recommendation for those who aren’t ready to play faster tracks yet.
Throughout the song’s basic beat, the hi-hat and ride cymbal keep a jazz-like rhythm, which should be a fresh experience for anyone who’s only played standard 8-beat patterns so far.
While the overall feel is calm, there are moments where phrases using open and closed hi-hat match the guitar and bass accompaniment.
Keep practicing so you can lock in with those sections perfectly!