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!
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Recommended band scores for beginners: Introducing easy songs (1–10)
Fuzzy NavelConton Candy
Conton Candy’s “Fuzzy Navel” is a track released in 2023 that became a hit on TikTok and brought the band into the spotlight.
Because they’re a three-piece, each instrument stands out clearly, which also makes it good practice from an awareness perspective.
Since the vocalist also plays guitar, the guitar mainly focuses on strumming chords, and it’s the solid presence of the bass and drums that holds the whole arrangement together.
Because each section calls for subtle techniques to create highlights for each part, it’s perfect as a step-up from the basics.
Planet LoopEVE
Eva’s “Planet Loop” is a song written and composed by Nayutan Seijin, included on the album “OFFICIAL NUMBER.” The briskly ticking rhythm lends a digital vibe and creates a distinctive sense of weightless floating.
The drums and bass keep a steady pulse only in limited sections like the intro and the chorus, and the guitar often sustains single notes or strikes a single chord—making it, in fact, a track with plenty of space between sounds.
If you sequence the keyboard parts and have the performance lock to them, you can also bring out that digital atmosphere.
ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Arue” is included on the album FLAME VEIN and is cherished as a classic from their indie days.
It’s a compelling track with a driving, powerful band sound, famously said to be inspired by Rei Ayanami.
With drums and bass following a straightforward rock rhythm and guitars mainly strumming chords, its clear structure makes it feel perfect as a practice piece.
While there are spots you can push through on momentum, there are also technical nuances in the details, so focus on those as well to raise the overall quality.
A roundup of recommended band scores for beginners: Introducing easy songs (11–20)
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.
You don’t get it.WurtS
The song that brought solo artist WurtS into the spotlight is “WakattenaIyo.” Because it uses a straightforward band setup—two guitars, bass, and drums—the vocals that hurl complex emotions really stand out.
The four-on-the-floor drums are also striking, giving the track a dance-music-like lightness.
Thanks to this rhythm, the emotions expressed by the guitars and vocals are highlighted even more, so it’s crucial that every part stays rhythm-conscious.
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Vaundy’s “Hashire SAKAMOTO” (Run, SAKAMOTO) was released in 2025 and was created as the opening theme for the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.
It leaves a strong impression with its cool, driving sense of speed that evokes the anime’s action scenes, and the sound conveys a rock vibe.
While the rough timbre creates a sense of power, each instrument mainly sticks to basic rhythms and chords, making it easy to project a clear, cool atmosphere.
Rather than focusing on sharp articulation, it’s important to let the sound resonate strongly; aiming for a bold, vigorous performance seems best for expressing the song’s world.
revolutionandymori
andymori’s “Kakumei” (Revolution) is included on their 2011 album of the same name, and it’s a song that nimbly expresses the heat within the heart.
The shift from a gentle opening to a sudden burst of speed is striking, and combined with the languid vocal delivery, it creates a uniquely atmospheric world.
Each instrument mainly locks into rhythms that match this acceleration, so it’s important not to get swept away by the momentum and to articulate every note with precision.
Precisely because the vocals are light, the instruments should sound firm and full, adding overall strength to the performance.