[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 (41–50)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that has gained popularity for songs blending an aggressive rock sound with musical elements like reggae and hip-hop.
Their 22nd single, “The First Slam Dunk” (Japanese title: “Dai Zerokan”), written as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, features an ensemble that conveys the movie’s intensity and really amps up the energy.
While the drum tempo by itself isn’t all that fast, the unison phrases with other parts and the offbeat hi-hat patterns make it a great practice piece, as it includes many approaches beginner drummers should learn.
Try practicing from a slow tempo to ensure you can produce clean, solid notes.
Boys and girls,pākāzu
“Shonen Shoujo” is a fast-paced, youth-filled track released by Parkers in 2024.
Centered on the season of farewells and new encounters, its lyrics impressively capture feelings toward the past and hopes for the future.
Riding a straightforward rhythm, it cheers on young people moving straight toward tomorrow.
It’s a song you’ll especially want those starting a new chapter in life to hear.
Try practicing the dynamics carefully from the A verse to the B verse, and then into the chorus!
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This bright, classic rock ’n’ roll-style track is one of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs, and it’s remained popular in the J-pop scene for many years.
The overall bouncy rhythm throughout gives it an uplifting feel when you play it.
The drum beat is relatively simple, so it’s approachable even for beginner drummers.
However, the beat does change a bit in the latter half of the song, so you’ll need to practice that section thoroughly.
In the original recording, the tambourine is quite prominent, which can make the drums a little hard to hear.
In that case, I recommend checking out drum cover videos on YouTube.
Girl SSCANDAL
SCANDAL’s “Shōjo S” is a classic song that beginner bands often perform at school festivals.
Despite its mid-tempo pace, the powerful rock sound is striking and really cool! In this track, the key is not the basic 8-beat with the snare on beats 2 and 4, but the phrase that adds fine notes called ghost notes in between.
If you can’t play them cleanly, it’s okay to leave them out, but once you learn them, you can apply the technique to any song.
It’s an essential skill for creating a sense of drive and groove, so take this opportunity to master it!
Hey JudeThe Beatles
The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” is a universally beloved classic, but drums at about this slow tempo are actually very difficult.
If you try playing along with a metronome, you may find the tempo creeping a bit fast, or conversely, dragging and falling slightly behind—it can be surprisingly hard to keep steady time.
In addition to practicing to play fast songs, learning to play slow songs steadily is also an important exercise for beginners.
Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
If you want to play drums beyond just rock and pop, I highly recommend Stevie Wonder’s 1970s R&B classic “Isn’t She Lovely.” Riding on a lively triplet feel, the intricate phrases that alternate between snare and cymbals will definitely broaden your playing once you master them.
By the way, the drummer is Stevie Wonder himself, who is a multi-instrumentalist.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is another all-time classic.
It’s been covered a lot recently, and it’s a song you never get tired of hearing.
If you play this mid-tempo ballad with an 8-beat feel and put real emotion into it, it might come across as deeply moving.
And if you can add some backing vocals, even better!