[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)
Beat ItMichael Jackson
When it comes to “Beat It,” it’s one of Michael Jackson’s signature songs, and it’s perfect for drum practice.
Compared to rock-style drumming, the tempo is a bit slower, so you need to be careful not to rush.
It can be difficult to replicate the tight, dance-music-style rhythm on drums, but practicing by deliberately playing in a mechanical way—as opposed to playing with lots of dynamics—can be a great exercise.
blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS
Songs by THE BLUE HEARTS are often recommended for beginners.
It’s true that many of their tracks have simple beats, but the tempos are so fast that a lot of them can be tough for novice drummers.
So how about this slow-tempo ballad instead? It mainly uses a very simple 8-beat, so as long as you can play an 8-beat, you should be able to put it together quickly! The performance is simple, but precisely because it’s simple, make sure you don’t lose track of the song’s structure and can play proper fill-ins at the transitions between sections.
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!
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Simple and Cool Recommended Tracks (81–90)
Do Paprikas Dream of Posthumanity?uso to kamereon
Despite gaining attention for their eccentric songs and each member’s high level of musicianship, the five-piece rock band Uso to Chameleon announced a hiatus in 2022.
The song Paprika wa Posthuman no Yume o Miru ka, which opens their second mini-album Posthuman No.5, was used as the ending theme for the variety show God Tongue.
The track proceeds in an 8-beat throughout, but since the tempo is fast, be sure to keep each note articulate, such as with tight snare rolls.
There aren’t any particularly difficult technical sections, so practice so the band can lock in tightly together.
sparklingaiko
Released in 2005, this track features a captivating piano tone.
I think its drum part is perfect for practicing locking in the hits and learning how to make breaks sound cool.
Even when the subdivision gets finer or the groove gets bigger, trust the rhythm inside your body and aim for a stable, solid beat.
For the hits and breaks, I also recommend practicing with your bandmates by clapping or vocalizing together.
Pay attention as well to how the melody and the drum patterns interact.
jerseySabasusutā
This is a song by Sabasister, a three-piece girls’ rock band that made a breakthrough in 2024.
It features plenty of punk-rock-style beats and phrases, making it a perfect track for beginner drummers who want to start playing lots of rock band songs.
When you try to play an 8-beat at around BPM 180 like this song, proper wrist up-and-down motion becomes essential.
Also, if you play the bass drum’s eighth notes in a normal manner, you may gradually fall behind the tempo.
That’s where slide technique and foot up-and-down technique come in.
These are skills for playing fast bass drum notes and are must-haves if you plan to keep playing rock band songs, so take this opportunity to master them!
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It’s a slow-tempo ballad at BPM 77.
The song mainly progresses with a simple 8-beat throughout, making it a perfect piece for beginner drummers to work on.
The first point to watch out for is the distinction between open and half-open hi-hats.
In the A and B sections, the hi-hat is played closed, while in the chorus it’s played half-open—meaning the top and bottom cymbals are slightly apart and just barely touching.
Until you get used to it, finding the right amount of openness can be tricky, so practice until you can produce a pleasing sound.
The second point is that the sixteenth notes have a swung feel.
This is especially common in the fills, so listen to the original track and try to feel that swing as you play.
Because the tempo is slow, you can check each phrase as you go, which is part of this song’s appeal.
It’s very practice-friendly, so definitely give it a try.