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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A roundup of band scores recommended for beginners: Introducing easy songs (21–30)
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
A four-piece rock band, Spitz’s eighth single overall, which became a big hit as the theme song for the TV drama “Haksen Nagashi” (White Line).
Thanks to the drama’s image, it’s also very popular as a graduation song, and as a million seller it’s known as one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
With its relaxed tempo and simple chord progression, it’s perfect as a practice song for beginner band members.
It’s a classic old tune that’s easy to play with memorable phrases—highly recommended for those just starting a band.
Dear, boyHump Back
This is the major-label debut single by Hump Back, a three-piece rock band that has won fans with a hard-edged rock sound and strong lyrical messages that make you forget they’re a girls’ band.
The thick ensemble featuring straightforward vocals really gets your energy up.
Since each part—chord strumming, root-note bass, and an 8-beat groove—sticks to the basics, it’s a perfect practice song for beginners in bands.
However, if you perform it as a three-piece like the original, you’ll need to sing while playing your instrument, so be sure to practice with that in mind as well.
Beginner-friendly band score roundup: Introducing easy songs (31–40)
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
A song by the four-piece rock band KANA-BOON, also known among fans as “the Fried Rice Song” due to its music video.
It opens their first mini-album, “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” and its lyrics—told from both male and female perspectives—create a highly addictive feel.
The performance itself is simple, but because the overall arrangement is tight and the beat uses fast, offbeat accents, beginners should pay close attention to when to play and when to stop.
First, slow down the practice tempo and thoroughly learn the phrases and rhythms; once you lock those in and play together as a band, everything will come together.
Stay patient and aim for steady, reliable execution.
dancerVaundy
It’s a simple yet captivating track with a striking rhythm and bass.
Showcasing Vaundy’s extraordinary musicality, it was released digitally in November 2021.
The sophisticated, mellow sound arrangement pairs beautifully with the slightly ennui-tinged vocals.
While none of the parts are particularly difficult to play, they demand precision—so make sure to practice thoroughly!
horizonback number
This is the fourth digital single released by the three-piece rock band back number, written as a message to high school students who had been aiming for the Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled due to the impact of COVID-19.
With lyrics that resonate by standing close to feelings of frustration and sadness, it’s a heartrending yet powerful number.
Because of its fairly relaxed tempo and the lack of difficult techniques in any part, it’s recommended even for beginner band members.
However, while the guitar solo is simple, its loose phrasing can make a perfect note-for-note copy challenging; if that’s the case, start by focusing on the positions used and the nuance when you play.
Don’t say lazySakurakou Keionbu
The second single by the band unit Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club from the TV anime K-On!.
Used as the ending theme for the same series, it’s a track whose cool ensemble will boost your excitement to the point you might forget it’s an anime song.
The off-beat riffs and fast-paced arrangement may seem daunting for beginner band members, but since it doesn’t rely on particularly difficult techniques overall, it should be relatively approachable.
However, the bass takes center stage during the interlude, so bassists should stay sharp while playing.
catDISH//
A four-piece dance-rock band, DISH//, whose members are also active as actors alongside their music careers, has drawn attention with this track.
Although it was originally released as a B-side to their 10th single “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita,” it’s now known as a signature song of DISH//.
The parts are simple and the tempo is relaxed, making it approachable for beginner band members, but it’s important to focus on locking into the bounce of the shuffle beat.
With its catchy and dramatic melody, it’s a number that’s guaranteed to hype up a live crowd.