[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 (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!
linechildspot
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.
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.
Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru
The song “Goodbye to You” is characterized by a melody that resonates with the heart.
It opens with a guitar’s wistful tone, and as it moves forward from a subtly spreading sense of poignancy, it steadily draws the listener in.
The lyrics delicately depict the complex emotions born from parting, conveying deep inner movements that go beyond mere sadness.
Since it’s mid-tempo, try to play it calmly so the tempo doesn’t rush.
It’s a piece well-suited for a time of deep reflection on past farewells.
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.
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommendations (111–120)
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
A track by AKASAKI that drew attention after being posted on TikTok.
The cool, stylish vocals are awesome, right? This song features a distinctive beat where the kick drum hits consecutively on the off-beats of the eighth notes, which can be tricky to play at first.
When practicing a beat you’re trying for the first time, it’s best to start by understanding its structure, then try playing it at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed.
There are plenty of areas to develop—like whether you can play steady eighth notes around BPM 160 and the tasteful fills that occasionally mix in open and closed hi-hat—so take your time and work through it carefully.
I’m a messMY FIRST STORY
This track is a song released by the rock band MY FIRST STORY in 2021, featuring a cool vibe with plenty of 16-beat grooves.
You’ll hear the 16-beat in the intro and the chorus, so practice carefully to keep solid time without dragging the tempo.
In particular, the 16-beat in the chorus uses a pattern with accents on the off-beats of the eighth notes; if you can reproduce this just like the original, it feels great and really elevates the song’s overall vibe.
The fills are generally quite challenging, so if you’re performing this live, it’s perfectly fine to simplify the finer details.