[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)
omnidirectional beautynozomi
Nozomi, who also appeared on THE FIRST TAKE and drew a lot of attention, released the 2024 track “Zenhoukou Bishoujo” (All-Direction Beautiful Girl).
The lyrics, which portray a confident woman, are wonderful and won a lot of popularity.
The fundamental beat itself isn’t that complex, but with the tempo in the high 170s, beginners may find it hard to keep steady eighth notes or to play clean sixteenth-note fills.
To be able to play this song, it’s a good idea to aim to master up-and-down hand technique.
The fills also feature dynamic phrases that alternate sixteenth notes and eighth notes.
Since these patterns may be unfamiliar to beginners, try practicing from a slow tempo.
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A standout track by childspot, a rock band sure to lead the future J-POP scene, with all members born in 2002.
It’s included on their second EP, “around dusk,” and its distinctive sense of weightlessness and catchy guitar riff really stick in your ears.
The tempo is relaxed and there aren’t many notes, so it’s easy for beginner drummers to take on.
While the technique is simple, paying attention to dynamics and adding nuance will make the drums stand out more when playing as a band, so give it a try if you can.
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (101–110)
MissingELLEGARDEN
This song by ELLEGARDEN carries feelings about something lost and something being sought.
It was released as a single in 2004 and is included on the album “RIOT ON THE GRILL” as well as the best-of compilation “ELLEGARDEN BEST 1999-2008.” It’s hugely popular at ELLEGARDEN’s live shows, too.
I think it’s the perfect track for times when you want to reflect on life or when you want to remember what you’ve lost and sink into that bittersweet feeling.
It’s a classic cover song I can recommend not only to beginner drummers but also to band beginners in general!
Love SongGO!GO!7188
GO!GO!7188 is a Japanese three-piece rock band that disbanded in 2012.
This might be their most well-known song.
With its simple sound and moderate tempo, it’s a great pick for beginners.
However, the simpler the song, the more important it is to develop your groove and tone.
Be sure to learn that from this track! Aim for a solid yet tight sound that doesn’t interfere with the band ensemble, and experiment with your playing approach to achieve it.
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.
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.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song runs at BPM 165, and in most sections the right hand plays steady eighth notes.
At this tempo, keeping up eighth notes without using the up–down technique can get pretty tough.
That’s why it’s a perfect piece for those who can already use up–down with the right hand, or for those who want to master the technique through practicing the song.
The drum beat changes with the song’s structure—intro, verse, chorus, and bridge—so there are many patterns to learn, but it’s also great training for expanding your beat repertoire.
I think it’s a track that will definitely help beginners level up if they take it on.