[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Practice Songs for Beginner Drummers: Easy and Cool Recommendations | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Drum practice for band performances is recommended. |
| 2east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Introducing pop songs suitable for drum practice |
| 3east | AnarchyOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Practice Official HIGE DANDism’s songs with a focus on the off-beats. |
| 4east | horizonback number | play_arrow | A rhythmic song primarily based on an 8-beat pattern |
| 5east | Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS's 'September-san' is perfect for beginners. |
| 6east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A challenging practice piece ideal for improving your drumming skills |
| 7east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | Songs you can play with a basic 8-beat |
| 8east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | Songs suitable for practice for beginners |
| 9east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A 135 BPM song that’s perfect for drum practice |
| 10east | Maplesupittsu | play_arrow | Perfect for beginners with a basic 8-beat |
| 11east | A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Graduating from 8-beat! Taking on dance beats in Japanese rock |
| 12east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | For beginner drummers, “Memeshikute” is a good choice. |
| 13east | Young adultmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A song with three types of beats, perfect for beginners |
| 14east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Japanese rock that's easy to play with an 8-beat |
| 15east | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | Practice methods for playing fast punk songs on drums |
| 16east | Don’t give upZARD | play_arrow | J-pop drum tracks that are easy to play |
| 17east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | A recommended song for band beginners: “Donten” |
| 18east | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Drumming techniques for an uptempo 8-beat song |
| 19east | MayoigaHitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | A simple song with a 4-beat or 8-beat groove |
| 20east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO | play_arrow | This song is packed with technique from a drummer’s perspective. |
| 21east | sparkling ashRīgaru Rirī | play_arrow | An 8-beat song by a girls' band, perfect for beginners |
| 22east | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki | play_arrow | Pop drumming is difficult, but the 8-beat is the basic. |
| 23east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A famous song from Fullmetal Alchemist; it's hard to keep the tempo. |
| 24east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A timeless classic by MONGOL800 from Okinawa that resonates with the heart. |
| 25east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | The appeal of the girls’ rock band Hump Back |
| 26east | Racing into the NightYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI’s hit song with a fast four-on-the-floor tempo |
| 27east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s signature song “Kaijū no Hanauta” is musical. |
| 28east | dancerVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Odoriko” is a perfect drum song for beginners. |
| 29east | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | Introducing the perfect songs for practicing dance beats! |
| 30east | This LoveMaroon 5 | play_arrow | Tips for drumming the hit songs by Maroon 5 |
| 31east | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana | play_arrow | Nirvana's 'Teen Spirit' is a masterpiece. |
| 32east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon | play_arrow | How to play SAKANACTION songs on drums: a tutorial |
| 33east | My First KissHi-STANDARD | play_arrow | Punk rock cover of a classic by HI-STANDARD |
| 34east | Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s ballads are playable even for beginners. |
| 35east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | The charm of Spitz’s classic: gentle rock |
| 36east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Let's practice with a four-on-the-floor dance beat. |
| 37east | monsterYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's 'Kaibutsu' is perfect for practicing offbeat rhythms and 16-beat patterns. |
| 38east | Are you gonna be my girlJet | play_arrow | Jet's signature song, a rock and roll track |
| 39east | JitterbugELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | A classic ELLEGARDEN hit—difficult, but a standard pattern. |
| 40east | rainbowELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN: Drum songs recommended for beginners |
| 41east | Funny Bunnythe pillows | play_arrow | The classic track from the pillows’ “HAPPY BIVOUAC” |
| 42east | Enoshima EscarASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A guitar rock song depicting the scenery of Enoshima |
| 43east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET’s songs that fuse rock with genres like reggae |
| 44east | Boys and girls,pākāzu | play_arrow | A song of youth, a rush that paints farewells and encounters |
| 45east | I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito’s rock ’n’ roll classic |
| 46east | Girl SSCANDAL | play_arrow | SCANDAL's 'Shōjo S' is a song that makes you feel the depth of music. |
| 47east | Hey JudeThe Beatles | play_arrow | The difficulty of rhythm practice for classic Beatles songs |
| 48east | Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder | play_arrow | Let's learn with Stevie Wonder's classic song |
| 49east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | A classic cover, a beautiful, mellow ballad |
| 50east | Setagaya Love Storyback number | play_arrow | Drum commentary on back number’s “Setagaya Love Story” |
| 51east | NIGHT DANCERimase | play_arrow | imase's songs have difficult drum parts |
| 52east | DecadanceHakubi | play_arrow | Hakubi Powerful Growth Reflection Song |
| 53east | loveHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Theme song of the drama: “Nigeru wa Haji” by Gen Hoshino |
| 54east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko | play_arrow | Practice the iconic anime song, the Evangelion opening |
| 55east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | A classic by WANIMA, perfect for rhythm practice. |
| 56east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | Four-piece rock band Young Skinny makes their major-label debut. |
| 57east | MusicaBurandē Senki | play_arrow | The first single of Brandy War Chronicles, featuring distinctive triplets |
| 58east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s signature song, a relaxed BPM 92 |
| 59east | white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism, a band that’s a big hit |
| 60east | You don’t get it.WurtS | play_arrow | Signature songs of TikTok favorite WurtS, perfect for beginners |
| 61east | more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | The masterpiece by Hitsujibungaku, 'more than words' |
| 62east | To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa | play_arrow | Koresawa’s love songs are easy to drum along to! |
| 63east | Overdosenatori | play_arrow | Natori-san’s signature song is popular online. |
| 64east | Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Recommended practice songs for beginner drummers |
| 65east | GuitarHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | Introduction to Guitar Songs by Humbreaders |
| 66east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's refreshing classic song |
| 67east | Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE | play_arrow | Mega Shinnosuke’s polished beginner-friendly song |
| 68east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | Dance beat explanation of back number’s famous songs |
| 69east | Good musicneguse. | play_arrow | Play with awareness of the drum rhythm and dynamics |
| 70east | RikaSIX LOUNGE | play_arrow | SIX LOUNGE's 'Rika' is a fusion of love and music. |
| 71east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Challenge a punk song beat with up-and-down (alternate) strumming |
| 72east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Explain the beat characteristics of Shiina Ringo’s signature songs |
| 73east | SMOKE ON THE WATERDeep Purple | play_arrow | Deep Purple’s classic, perfect for rock beginners |
| 74east | Ah, geez.Saucy Dog | play_arrow | After their exhilarating theme song by Saucy Dog and their performance at Nippon Budokan |
| 75east | MinorityGreen Day | play_arrow | Popular songs by the punk band Green Day |
| 76east | OVERDRIVEJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | The rock classic “OVERDRIVE” by JUDY AND MARY |
| 77east | Beloved daysyangusukinii | play_arrow | Young Skinny’s EP tracks, with a variety of beats |
| 78east | Beat ItMichael Jackson | play_arrow | A Michael Jackson classic used for drum practice |
| 79east | blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Practiceable with slow songs by THE BLUE HEARTS |
| 80east | Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Admiring BUMP OF CHICKEN, practicing drums |
| 81east | Do Paprikas Dream of Posthumanity?uso to kamereon | play_arrow | Five-member band known for eccentric songs goes on hiatus. |
| 82east | sparklingaiko | play_arrow | A 2005 song with a captivating piano tone |
| 83east | jerseySabasusutā | play_arrow | A punk rock song by Saba Sister |
| 84east | catDISH// | play_arrow | 8-beat songs recommended for drum beginners |
| 85east | Until the World Ends…WANDS | play_arrow | Pay attention to the 8-beat, tempo, breaks, and drumming techniques. |
| 86east | MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK | play_arrow | A classic KEYTALK song with captivating rhythm changes |
| 87east | Live ForeverOasis | play_arrow | Introduction to Oasis’s classic song “Live Forever” |
| 88east | Go for it!!Urufuruzu | play_arrow | For beginner drummers in Ulfuls’ songs |
| 89east | Galaxy and the LabyrinthTOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA | play_arrow | Songs with relatively low difficulty for drum vocals |
| 90east | avocadoyonige | play_arrow | Popular songs by the girls' rock band yonige |
| 91east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s songs are perfect for beginner drummers! |
| 92east | The totally hopeless high school girl became a band member.chakura | play_arrow | Depicting the growth of youth and their passion for music |
| 93east | idolYOASOBI | play_arrow | Live drum breakdown of the theme song from the anime “Oshi no Ko” |
| 94east | cherrysupittsu | play_arrow | Easy Drum Practice for Beginners with Spitz |
| 95east | twilightKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s emotional youth rock |
| 96east | 22Sabasusutā | play_arrow | Sabasister’s 22-year-old youth song |
| 97east | Futabaaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Futaba” is a song with a complex time signature. |
| 98east | The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo | play_arrow | A three-piece band born from a high school light music club |
| 99east | omnidirectional beautynozomi | play_arrow | The appeal of Noshiki’s “All-Directional Beautiful Girl” |
| 100east | linechildspot | play_arrow | A rock band leading the future of J-pop |
| 101east | MissingELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses a sense of loss and a spirit of exploration, resonating in the heart. |
| 102east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | Let's enjoy GO!GO!7188's classic songs! |
| 103east | Love SongGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s songs can be covered by a band. |
| 104east | Streetlights and an apartmentTetsukaze Tōkyō | play_arrow | The appeal of simple and comforting rock songs |
| 105east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | You can learn the up-down picking technique with a BPM 165 song. |
| 106east | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | Vocal-forward tracks, beginner-friendly |
| 107east | playing loversmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Characteristics of Macaroni Empitsu’s heartrending songs |
| 108east | Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | A poignant song of farewell that stirs the heart |
| 109east | room for growthCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | The track’s guitar and beat are captivating. |
| 110east | I am the strongest.Ado | play_arrow | An easy-to-play beat for an uptempo rock song |
| 111east | TremoloChilli Beams. | play_arrow | A signature song of Chilli Beans., praised for its appealing groove |
| 112east | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY | play_arrow | Performance of a 16-beat song by MY FIRST STORY |
| 113east | Bunny GirlAKASAKI | play_arrow | AKASAKI’s new song that’s popular on TikTok is perfect for beat practice. |
| 114east | nonsenseHitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | Hitsujibungaku’s song: striking guitar and steady rhythms |
| 115east | The prank of timeRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | An emotional song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai |


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