[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)
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!
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!
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
As a three-piece girls’ rock band, SHISHAMO has earned strong popularity even beyond rock fans.
Their appeal lies in pop, catchy songs and relatable lyrics! If you’re a beginner drummer looking for girls’ band songs, this track is recommended.
Most of the song features a beat that slightly modifies the basic 8-beat bass drum pattern, making it perfect for those who have learned to play a basic 8-beat.
However, at this tempo, the 8-beat—especially the right-hand eighth notes—can be tough until you get used to it, so it’s recommended to switch to quarter notes at first.
That said, doing so can make the bass drum rhythm harder to feel for beginner drummers, so focus on practicing that part specifically!
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!
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!