[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 Beginner Drummers: Simple and Cool Recommended Tracks (81–90)
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!
Live ForeverOasis
This is a song called ‘Live Forever’ by Oasis, a British alternative rock band that represents the UK.
In Japan, Oasis’s songs were used as the theme for the film ‘BECK,’ earning support not only from older fans but also from younger generations.
However, around the same time, the band sadly broke up.
Since many of their songs have relatively simple arrangements, even beginners should be able to join in sessions with ease!
The totally hopeless high school girl became a band member.chakura
A guitar rock sound that blends a sense of speed with fragility and poignancy leaves a strong impression.
It’s a song by the girls’ band Chakra, released as a digital single on February 28, 2024.
The piece portrays young people who, while carrying disappointment and pain, face themselves through music and gradually grow.
The music video captures their uniquely powerful performance on the stage of a live house in Shimokitazawa.
If you listen while picturing them throwing themselves into the music with everything they’ve got on stage, it’s sure to ignite something in your heart.
Pay attention to the sheer force of their playing!
idolYOASOBI
It’s the song that became a huge hit as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko,” right? In the original track, the drums are hard to hear, but they’re played live with real drums at concerts.
However, the live version features quite complex arrangements, so I think it’s best to refer to YouTube channels that explain beginner-friendly ways to play it.
A couple of tips: make sure your right hand that plays the eighth notes doesn’t fall behind the tempo, and be aware that there are multiple sections where the tempo changes—drummers should take the lead in keeping steady time.
avocadoyonige
Among girls’ rock bands, yonige is extremely popular and delivers catchy, cool guitar rock that’s easy to get into.
The song is well-known among younger fans of rock bands, so it’s sure to hype up the crowd if you play it live! Focusing on the drums, it’s no exaggeration to say that if you can play a four-on-the-floor dance beat, you can make it through the entire track.
There are variations—switching between open and closed hi-hats, using the ride cymbal bell, and so on—but if you master these while practicing this song, they’ll definitely help when you perform other songs in the future as well!
twilightKANA-BOON
“Yugure” is an emotional track by KANA-BOON, characterized by its straightforward melodic line.
While uptempo, it carries a melancholic feeling that evokes fleeting youth.
As a classic guitar rock number, it’s very easy to listen to, and the drum parts broadly cover fundamental patterns like 8-beat and four-on-the-floor.
The fills tend to be composed and light on notes, making it relatively easy to play.
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (91–100)
Futabaaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon’s song “Futaba” is a great track for practicing complex time signatures.
It begins with a waltz-like rhythm in 12/8.
It’s easy to grasp 12/8 if you think of it as four groups of three “ta-ta-ta” beats.
Because this rhythm can be tricky to count as “one, two, three, four,” it’s easier to feel it by counting something like “ito-to, ni-to-to, sa-to-to, shi-to-to.” Try practicing out loud to get the rhythm into your body!
