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)
Dried flowersYuuri
This is the second major-label, digital-only single by singer-songwriter Yuuri—a massive hit that you practically couldn’t go a day without hearing in 2021.
The track has surpassed an astonishing 500 million streams, and its melody—deftly switching between edge voice and falsetto—feels wonderfully expressive.
Although the tempo is relaxed, you need to pay close attention to the bouncy shuffle beat; ignoring it can make the song feel completely different.
The guitar is mostly strumming, but since the bass and drums often enter on the off-beats, beginners playing in a band will find it easier if they first check how the rhythms are subdivided.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
This is the first major-label single from SHISHAMO, a three-piece rock band that leads the girls’ band scene with highly relatable, true-to-life lyrics and a straight-ahead rock sound.
The song has multiple tie-ins with music and talk shows, and—as the title suggests—features a refreshing arrangement and an air that evokes youth.
Although the fast tempo may make it seem difficult, each part is actually simple, making it easy for beginner band members to take on.
With tight hits and syncopation that let you feel the fun of locking in as a band, it’s a number that’ll make you want to aim for a live performance and polish it to completion.
Beginner-friendly band score roundup: Introducing easy songs (31–40)
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Fujifabric is a three-piece rock band that continues to captivate fans with lyrics and songs that vividly evoke scenes.
Their 10th single, “Young Folks,” which was even selected as the ending theme for the 2022 gaming variety show ‘Ariyoshi eeeeee! So, should we play games at your place now?’ is, quite literally, a number loved across generations.
While each part features memorable phrases, the arrangement is built on a simple performance with few notes, making it approachable for beginner band members.
It’s an evergreen classic that’s sure to resonate with a wide range of audiences if performed on a school festival stage.
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.
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.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
Here’s a track by 10-FEET, a rock band that Kyoto is proud of.
Created as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” the song features lyrics that powerfully portray the feelings of young people striving toward their dreams, paired with a catchy melody.
As you listen, you can’t help but feel fired up to try new things and face challenges head-on.
With its simple instrumentation, it’s perfect for those taking on a band for the first time!