[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.
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[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommendations (71–80)
MinorityGreen Day
This is a popular song by the globally renowned punk band Green Day.
It features a slightly fast triplet feel, and being able to play it cleanly could be considered the first step out of the beginner stage.
The drums may seem simple at first, but if you listen closely, there are subtle techniques—like opening and closing the hi-hat in the verse—that make it a rewarding track to cover.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
If you’re a beginner who’s thinking, “I want to tackle a song where I can play a cool, simple beat even at a fast tempo!”, this track is highly recommended.
True to its punk classic status, the straight-ahead beat sounds great.
However, the BPM is close to 200—quite up-tempo—and for most of the song you’ll be keeping time with eighth notes on the hi-hat or ride cymbal.
For beginners, continuously playing eighth notes with the right hand can be a major hurdle.
That’s why I suggest working on the up-down technique.
This method alternates downstrokes and upstrokes, helping you play fast rhythms cleanly, and because it minimizes unnecessary tension, you’ll be less likely to get fatigued during long sessions.
Another likely challenge for beginners is having to switch between open and closed hi-hat, as well as between the hi-hat and ride cymbal.
Study which part of the stick to use and which area of the cymbal to strike, and practice until you can produce a satisfying sound.
Beloved daysyangusukinii
This song is included on Young Skinny’s first EP, “If We Could Feel Happiness in Anything,” by the rock band that’s especially popular among younger generations.
It’s a refreshing, pleasant track that seems like it would really hype up a live crowd.
The key feature of this song is its wealth of beats that unfold in various ways throughout.
In the first verse’s A section, there’s a delicate groove incorporating ghost notes; right before the chorus, a heavy beat combines snare and toms over a floor-tom foundation; in the second verse’s A section, a 16-beat pattern appears; and during the guitar solo, a ride-cup groove comes in.
Each of these beats is highly versatile and shows up in many other songs, so take this opportunity to really get them down solid.
Also, the fill before the chorus, which utilizes hand–foot combinations, looks and sounds great when nailed—so give it some practice!
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Simple and Cool Recommended Tracks (81–90)
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
Songs whose rhythm changes drastically mid-track are high in difficulty, and are something you’ll want to master as practice to move beyond the beginner level.
A great recommendation for this is KEYTALK’s “MONSTER DANCE.” True to its title, it’s a danceable rock tune, but it rapidly shifts through developments: from four-on-the-floor to a distinctive chorus pattern, then switches to a slower tempo, and even moves into a 16-beat feel.
It’s a perfect song to try drumming as a test of your practice progress.
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
I bet there are a lot of people who started a band because they admired BUMP OF CHICKEN.
For those folks, I recommend “Glass no Blues.” It’s an uptempo rock tune that unfolds around a simple 8-beat groove.
However, the big hurdle for beginner drummers is its fast tempo.
If you want to play a smooth 8-beat at this song’s speed, the up-down stroke technique is essential.
In any case, it’s a way of using your arms that you’ll definitely need going forward, so take this opportunity to master it thoroughly!
Galaxy and the LabyrinthTOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA
It has a ska feel, but maybe because the drummer is also singing, the drum parts seem a bit easier than in their other songs.
I think it’s a perfect track for bands with a horn section who want to try a cover.
Once you’ve got it down, you might even try drum-and-vocal at the same time!
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In addition to having a relaxed tempo, the beat is mainly based on eighth notes, so I think it’s a song that beginners can comfortably take on.
There are two main types of beats that appear, and if you focus only on the hands, both are essentially the same as a standard 8-beat, so that part shouldn’t be a problem.
However, the bass drum is a bit complex, so start by checking the sticking slowly to understand the structure of the beat, then gradually increase the tempo as you practice.
Also, the fills that appear at the beginning of the track and between sections will likely be one of the tougher parts.
Even if you can’t play them perfectly, the performance will still work, so feel free to simplify them.
If you search for “Spitz drums easy,” you’ll find performance videos arranged for beginners—be sure to use those as references.