[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 Recommended Tracks (91–100)
I am the strongest.Ado
It’s a rock tune at BPM 192 and quite up-tempo, but since most of the song keeps time on quarter notes with the hi-hat or ride cymbal, you should be able to play it once you get comfortable with the beat.
Among the beats that appear in this song, there are two types I want you to pick up this time.
The first is the beat that appears in the B section: the right hand plays quarter notes while the left hand and right foot play eighth notes, creating an alternating hands-and-feet pattern.
It might feel tangled until you get used to it, but once you can play it, it feels great.
This beat also shows up, in a slightly altered form, in the instrumental break after the second chorus.
The second beat to lock down is the chorus.
It might seem like a simple beat with quarter notes on the hi-hat, but right after the snare on beats 2 and 4, there are small “extra” notes called ghost notes.
These ghost notes add even more drive to the groove.
This beat will definitely be useful in other songs too, so take this opportunity to master it.
Streetlights and an apartmentTetsukaze Tōkyō
Songs with simple, comfortable beats are ideal for beginners.
“Gaitō to Apartment” by the rock band Tekkaze Tokyo is a track from their 2021 EP “Nokosu.” It’s a piece you can really sink into, with a blend of delicacy and an emotional atmosphere that creates a deep, immersive sound.
Many of the parts are sparse, so start by learning them one by one, carefully picking out each element.
Also, the fact that it sounds like a quiet song means the band’s overall ensemble is tightly constructed; if you’re doing a cover, keep a sense of tension—make sure everyone lines up the attacks together, for example.
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!
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.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
It’s a gem of a rock ballad that unfolds at a relaxed tempo around BPM 105.
The solid 8-beat groove is cool, and if you play it with confidence, it’s simple yet guaranteed to sound impressive.
There are three main points to watch out for when performing this song.
First, make sure to play the foundational 8-beat tightly.
The tempo is relatively relaxed and the beat is simple, but that’s exactly why any sloppiness stands out.
Focus on keeping steady time while delivering a heavy, grounded feel.
Second, pay attention to the breaks that appear throughout the song, such as before the A section and before the chorus.
Practice these repeatedly so you can lock in with the other parts.
Third, handle the occasional sixteenth notes on the bass drum within the 8-beat.
Even at around BPM 105, sixteenth notes can be tricky without a slide technique or heel-toe (up-down) technique.
Use this opportunity to master one of these techniques so you can play faster rhythms on the bass drum with ease!
Love SongGReeeeN
They themselves are a vocal group rather than a band, but since this GReeeeN track is built around a band sound, it’s great for band covers too.
There’s essentially only one type of beat used throughout the song, and at a slow tempo of 85 BPM, even an eighth-note groove should be comfortable to play.
However, the bass drum pattern uses sixteenth notes, so be careful not to let your hands and feet get tangled or let the rhythm fall apart.
Master the fills in between, and you’ll have it down perfectly.
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.
