A roundup of recommended band scores for beginners: introducing easy songs
When you’re thinking of starting a band, the first thing you want to decide is which songs to play, right? People often choose from the works they admire or the music their band members like, but here’s where a problem comes up: your actual playing skills.
Even with plenty of motivation, difficult songs can fall apart and make it hard to stay motivated—such a common story.
Start by taking on easier pieces and enjoy what it means to be in a band! In this article, we’ve put together songs and band scores recommended for beginner band members.
Find the perfect track for you!
Recommended band scores for beginners: Introducing easy songs (1–10)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Yorushika’s “Just a Sunny Day for You” is a track that won overwhelming support from teenagers.
Included on the mini-album “No Encore for the Loser,” released in May 2018, the song is a nostalgic piece that depicts summer memories spent with someone dear.
Its refreshing melody contrasts strikingly with lyrics that tighten the chest, leaving a strong impression.
The protagonist’s feelings, trapped in memories of the past, are expressed with delicate nuance.
Give it a try as a summer song!
A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s “Kimi to Iu Hana” was released in 2003 as their second single and was also included on the album Kimi Tsunagi Five M.
It’s a track that, while keeping a calm rhythm, features crisp, tight sounds from each instrument and the vocals, conveying a quiet strength.
The drum rhythm established at the beginning is striking, and the drums maintain this pattern as the other instruments layer in.
The guitar and bass primarily play chords with a strong sense of rhythm, and because the tempo is unhurried, the key is to let each note ring out clearly.
Love SongGO!GO!7188
GO!GO!7188’s “Koi no Uta” is a signature song of the band that they’ve been performing since their amateur days.
Despite its gentle rhythm, each instrument has a sharpness to its sound that conveys a kind of inner strength.
Because they’re a three-piece band, each instrument stands out clearly, making it perfect for practicing with an ear toward the sound.
Precisely because there’s plenty of space between individual notes, be mindful of how you produce each sound—focus on sustaining tones strongly and for a long time in each part as you work on it.
clear skiesOrangestar
Orangestar’s “Kaisei” was released as a digital-only single in 2020 and later included on the 2023 album “And So Henceforth,”.
It’s a track marked by a refreshing sense of speed, where the simplicity of the instrumentation effectively highlights the driving momentum of the lyrics.
Since each part is fundamentally based on chord combinations, it should be straightforward to convey that sense of propulsion in performance.
The guitar part that carries the melodic phrases seems challenging, but to make it stand out, the other parts should firmly support the song with chords.
Distortion!!kessoku bando
Kessoku Band is a rock band that appears in the TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” and has gained popularity.
“Distortion!!,” included on their first album Kessoku Band, was used as the ending theme for episodes 1 through 3 of the anime.
Since every part is simple to play, it’s recommended for beginner band members, and with so many catchy phrases, it really stands out live.
It’s an anime song, but the cool ensemble is exceptional—highly recommended as a rock tune.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is a signature song by ZONE, the girls’ band from Hokkaido, released in August 2001 as their third single.
It became a major hit after being chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3: Don’t Mess With Me.” Centered on the themes of late summer and friendship, it poignantly yet warmly captures a page of youth.
Its warm sound and gentle, emotive vocals are especially memorable.
The performance difficulty for all parts is relatively low—give it a try!
Bacchi DancerDOES
DOES is a three-piece rock band with edgy vocals and a solid, hard-hitting rock sound, known for handling numerous anime theme songs.
Their 10th single, “Bakuchi Dancer,” written as the theme song for the animated film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling: Benizakura Arc, features a driving ensemble and classic playing that really pumps up the energy.
The guitar and bass parts are simple and approachable, but the drums include many intricate phrases, so be sure to practice thoroughly not only with the band but also on your own.
Also, if you’re on vocal and guitar, it’s important to play carefully so that the rhythm of one part doesn’t pull the other off.