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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!

A roundup of recommended band scores for beginners: Introducing easy songs (41–50)

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

From powerful performances at live shows and festivals to activities brimming with hometown pride, the wide-ranging expressions of the three-piece rock band WANIMA continue to captivate fans.

This is their first digital single.

It’s a cover of the British folk song “Picnic,” and it also drew attention as the CM song for au’s Santaro series, in the “Spring Door: Give It a Try” edition.

The playing itself is simple, but the tempo is quite fast, so beginner band members should first slow it down for practice.

The chorus work is also important in this song, so once you get comfortable with the performance, try tackling that as well.

avocadoyonige

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]
avocadoyonige

A song by the rock band yonige that gained support after its music video on YouTube surpassed 2 million views.

Featured on their first mini-album, “Coming Spring,” it’s an excellent rock tune with a dramatic melody that’s hard to believe is built entirely from just four chords throughout.

The guitar and bass use few chords, and the drums are a simple 8-beat, making it a great pick for beginner bands.

There isn’t a score available for this single track alone, but I’ve included the URL for the score where it’s compiled—give it a try!

Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Naïve Heartbook (with lyrics)
Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK

The debut single by ONE OK ROCK, a four-piece rock band that has achieved success both in Japan and abroad and now stands as a leading presence in Japan’s rock scene.

Its straightforward rock arrangement and strongly message-driven lyrics create that quintessential rock band vibe.

With no guitar solo and a consistently simple performance that highlights the vocals, it seems perfect as a practice piece for beginner band members.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a score available for this song alone, but I’ve included a URL for the score collection it’s featured in, so please give it a try along with the other included tracks.

kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Kawa-E” Music Video
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

A party song that gets everyone hyped the moment they hear it, this track by the three-piece rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan whips live and festival crowds into a frenzy.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Nisekoi,” it’s an upbeat tune packed with catchy phrases you won’t forget after a single listen.

Since it uses only the bare minimum techniques needed to play rock, it’s also recommended for beginner band members.

Because this song is all about energy and momentum, rather than aiming for a perfect note-for-note copy of each part, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to tackle with a focus on band cohesion.

In conclusion

We’ve compiled a lineup of recommended songs and band scores for beginners in cover bands.

In addition to scores that include only the songs we introduced, we also featured score collections that gather other works as well.

Be sure to choose songs that suit your group and make your band activities fun!