[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)
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.
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.
[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (31–40)
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
A grunge anthem, Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is arguably the go-to classic for bands covering Western rock.
The drum pattern that comes in after the guitar intro might be a bit tricky, but if you can play it solidly without losing the groove, it looks awesome! Overall, the tempo is simple and approachable, making it a perfect practice song for beginner drummers.
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!
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!
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
You might feel that ONE OK ROCK’s songs are cool but all pretty difficult! It’s true—“Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer,” for example, has that tricky drum solo right at the start.
But how about this ballad? With its relaxed groove, you can carefully follow and play each phrase.
If you’re a beginner drummer, this might be your first time encountering a 16-beat pattern with both hands on the hi-hat, but you’ll be fine if you practice starting at a slow tempo!
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s one of the signature songs by Spitz, a band that represents Japanese rock—surely almost everyone has heard it at some point, right? It’s a classic packed with the band’s signature softness and unique worldview.
The song has a relaxed tempo, which makes it approachable for beginner drummers.
The performance is basically centered on an 8-beat with fills in between.
If you study the sheet music carefully and learn it well, you’ll definitely be able to play it!