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 recommended band scores for beginners: Introducing easy songs (41–50)
cloudy skyDOES
The sixth single by DOES, a three-piece rock band with numerous anime tie-ins whose robust rock sound excites listeners beyond just anime fans.
The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama, and its tight, three-piece ensemble really amps up the energy.
The performance is simple overall: the guitar and bass have few chord changes, and the drums don’t feature complex fills, making it fun for beginner band members to play together.
However, since the tempo is a bit fast, it’s a good idea to practice while listening to the other parts so the band can stay tight.
Girl SSCANDAL
This is the third major-label single by SCANDAL, a four-piece rock band that honed their skills through energetic live shows and overseas tours since their indie days, and has now grown into one of the representative girl bands of the J-POP scene.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH, it’s a rock tune with a somewhat nostalgic melody and arrangement that really sticks with you.
While it features techniques that may feel challenging for beginner band members—such as a guitar riff with wide interval leaps and slap bass—the fingering itself is simple, so you’ll be fine if you practice from a slow tempo.
There’s a section where the feel of the song changes midway, so be careful not to lose the rhythm.
Spring Dayaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon captivates listeners of all ages with lyrics depicted through her unique perspectives and expressions.
Her major 7th single Harunohi, written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~, stands out for its warm message that evokes the world of the anime.
With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-play parts, it’s beginner-friendly for bands.
However, the vocals can be challenging to keep in tune, so sing with careful attention to dynamics.
MISSINGELLEGARDEN
The fourth single by the four-piece rock band ELLEGARDEN, a group that has influenced many rock bands in today’s J-POP scene and has remained highly active since their 2018 comeback.
The distinctive arpeggios and palm-muted riffs capture the cool essence of rock sound.
The guitar and bass use only basic techniques, so they aren’t difficult, but the drums require attention to avoid dragging the tempo, since the A section progresses with a tom-based beat.
The tempo isn’t particularly fast and the techniques aren’t overly challenging, so even beginner band members should be able to play it together with steady, gradual practice.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A song by the Okinawan rock band MONGOL800 that served as the basis for the 2019 film Little Love Song.
With its driving arrangement and beautiful melody, it’s a rock tune beloved across generations and known for numerous cover versions by many artists.
Each part uses only basic performance techniques, so it’s simple in that sense, but because the tempo is fast, beginners should start practicing slowly.
Once you’re comfortable with your part, try adding chorus work—this is a number that gets the crowd singing along and hyped at live shows.