[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.
Of course, improvement comes from steady practice and developing your feel and technique, but we’ve also included “I tried playing” videos arranged for beginners, so be sure to use them as a reference!
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[2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommended Tracks (51–60)
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that swiftly took the J-pop scene by storm with their overwhelmingly potent musicality.
Their ninth digital-only single, “White Noise,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, is a cool rock ensemble number that brings the guitar riff to the forefront.
The drums use a basic 8-beat pattern throughout, and since the tempo isn’t fast, it’s approachable to tackle.
Beginner drummers should practice carefully so the tempo doesn’t waver when the fills come in.
DecadanceHakubi
A powerful track from Hakubi, marked by its dramatic song development and earnest vocals.
Featured as the lead track on the mini-album “throw,” this song directly reflects the band’s growth and passion for music.
You’ll be moved by their uniquely diverse musicality and lyrics that carefully weave raw emotions.
Its down-to-earth words—looking forward while reflecting on the past—are sure to encourage you.
Perfect for when you want to challenge yourself with off-beat patterns and 16th-note hi-hat grooves.
To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa
This is a love song by singer-songwriter Koresawa with a charmingly pop vibe.
The tempo isn’t too fast, so I think it’s perfect as a practice piece.
The basic beat from the verse (A section) to the pre-chorus (B section) is very simple, and even beginners should be able to play it to a certain extent with a bit of practice! On the other hand, the beat that combines two toms in the intro and after the chorus might be a first challenge for some players.
Beats built around the toms appear in other songs as well, so let’s get used to them with this track.
Also, in the chorus beat, getting the feel for placing the bass drum between the eighth notes on the ride cymbal will definitely help when you play other songs, too.
You don’t get it.WurtS
WurtS, a solo artist gaining popularity mainly on TikTok, is best known for the song “Wakattenai yo.” It’s a rock tune that’s pop overall yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, leaving a strong impression.
One of the highlights is its tempo—easy to get into and easy to play.
For beginner drummers, it’s especially recommended because it makes heavy use of the classic J-rock dance beat.
A dance beat features four-on-the-floor bass drum, offbeat hi-hats, and snare hits on beats 2 and 4.
Once you get used to it, it’s a really fun groove to play.
With a bit of practice to learn the sticking, you’ll be able to play it right away—and it’ll look and sound great!
[2026] Practice songs for drum beginners: Easy and cool recommended tracks (61–70)
Overdosenatori
One of Natori’s signature songs, this track also gained attention on the internet, especially through TikTok.
Its sophisticated, urban sound and cool vocals leave a strong impression.
The song features a relatively relaxed tempo, and introduces a dance beat where the hi-hat plays off-beat eighth notes over a four-on-the-floor kick pattern often found in rock band music.
What particularly stands out in this track’s dance beat is the inclusion of hi-hat triplets within the basic beat mentioned earlier.
Start by listening closely to the song and understanding how the beat is constructed.
While this beat doesn’t appear frequently in other songs, practicing it will help you develop the ability to arrange and adapt a basic groove.
NIGHT DANCERimase
Singer-songwriter imase’s smash hit became a hot topic for blowing up across the sea in Korea.
That said, this track seems pretty challenging to play on drums.
That’s because it leans more on dance-music-style phrases and beats than rock.
You’ll find complex patterns mixing sixteenth notes and eighth notes, plus major groove shifts along the way—lots of points to pay attention to.
For that reason, it’s a perfect song for patient, steady practice.
However, if you’re performing it live, it might be fine to simplify the more complex beats.
Good musicneguse.
This song by Neguse, which is also popular on TikTok, has a moderately fast tempo, but what I want you to focus on is the driving force of the drums that push the track forward.
It’s important not to play by brute force, but to make sure each stroke really sounds.
One practice method is to start quietly, confirm you’re getting a good sound consistently, and then gradually increase the volume.
Since no sound is produced at the exact moment you swing the stick down, make the moment it contacts the drumhead or cymbal align with the downbeat.
