[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 (21–30)
This LoveMaroon 5
This is a smash hit by Maroon 5, the American rock band with worldwide popularity.
The drum pattern may sound simple and easy, but it’s important to be mindful of the groove and provide a solid rhythmic foundation.
Don’t just keep time—also pay attention to dynamics and make sure your timing locks in with the other instruments as you play.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
Speaking of Sakanaction, many people might assume their stylish songs demand virtuoso-level performance.
But this track looks approachable even for beginners! It mainly runs on an 8-beat, and switches to a 16-beat with open hi-hats in the chorus.
The chorus might feel a bit tricky until you get used to it, but if you focus on crisp left-foot movement, you should be able to produce a clean sound.
The beat right before the guitar solo is a bit complex, so listen carefully and practice!
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (31–40)
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
As a practice song for playing a dance beat with hi-hats on the off-beats, I recommend “Atsumare! Party People” by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan.
The song is basically driven by a dance beat, but the tempo is fast, so practice until you can nail the fill-in after the “sha-sha-sha” part! It’s best to start practicing slowly at first.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy began his music career while attending an art university and gained popularity, especially among younger generations, for his modern sensibilities.
Kaiju no Hanauta, released digitally as an advance single from his first album strobo, is one of his signature songs, featuring a refreshing and exhilarating melody.
While the chorus drives with a straightforward 8-beat, the open hi-hat cross in the A and B sections is used effectively, and playing it without the tempo wavering requires a fair amount of practice.
For beginner drummers, it’s best to start at a tempo you can play reliably and gradually work up toward the original tempo.
My First KissHi-STANDARD
A rock cover of ‘Hajimete no Chuu’ by HI-STANDARD, one of Japan’s leading punk rock bands.
The tempo is slightly faster, but the drum patterns are simple, making it approachable even for beginners.
Make sure to practice the fills in various spots and the transitions between each phrase thoroughly.
Right before the final chorus, there’s a break featuring a cymbal choke—muting the cymbal with your hand right after striking it—nail that part and it’ll look really cool!
monsterYOASOBI
The two-member music duo YOASOBI’s “Kaibutsu” is a top recommendation for beginners to practice off-beat (backbeat) and 16th-note rhythms.
In the chorus, there’s an off-beat phrase using open and closed hi-hats, so slow the tempo down and practice until you can firmly catch the “ands” between the beats.
There’s also a fast 16th-note hi-hat phrase in the interlude, so drill the four-in-one “taka-taka” rhythm at a slow tempo until your body internalizes it.
In the latter half, ghost notes—light strokes used as embellishments—also appear, so you can’t let your guard down until the very end!
JitterbugELLEGARDEN
This is one of ELLEGARDEN’s early classic songs, which also made big waves with their 2018 reunion.
It’s a high-tempo, straight-ahead rock tune, but the chorus makes heavy use of syncopation—the accenting bass drum and crash cymbal hit before the downbeat of the measure.
It might be a bit challenging for beginners, but once you get used to it, it becomes easy to play! It’s a staple drum pattern that appears in many songs, so be sure to master it!