[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: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (91–100)
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.
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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.
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.
22Sabasusutā
Sabasister is an energy-packed band.
Among their songs, we’re taking on “22,” which brilliantly portrays the wavering emotions born of youth! It belts out, loud and clear, the feelings one has at the age of 22.
It’s so poppy and full of pep that you can’t help but smile while listening.
It’s a song we especially want to reach those in the thick of their youth—from the late teens to early twenties.
Jump in on this classic rock tune with your drums!
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!
The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo
Formed in their high school light music club, Yayuyo is a three-piece rock band that embraces the motto: “We want to make music without being bound by genre, turn everyday life into sound, and keep music fun forever!” Their song “Sayonara Zenya,” included on the album Hibi Ranman released on March 9, 2022, draws you into its world from the very start with an intro that’s upbeat yet tinged with a certain melancholy.
The drums aren’t technically difficult, but if you can’t capture the bouncy feel of the shuffle beat, the song’s atmosphere will change—so be careful.
It’s different from a simple 8-beat, making it a great track to tackle for skill development.
