Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands at School Culture Festivals
For students in bands, performing on the cultural festival stage is probably a major goal, isn’t it?
However, if you’ve only just started your instrument or have members with limited experience, choosing songs to play can be quite challenging.
The guitar might be easy but the drums are hard… or the drums are easy but the bass is hard… It’s tough to pick songs that are satisfying to listen to while keeping the difficulty under control.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that beginners can definitely pull off if they practice hard.
The key is to be flexible—don’t cling too much to the original, and arrange the parts you absolutely can’t manage.
If you work on it with your bandmates while having fun as you prepare for your first stage, it’s sure to become a lifelong memory!
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[Cultural Festival / School Festival] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (61–70)
Windy DayELLEGARDEN
A song by ELLEGARDEN, the rock band affectionately known as “Ellegar” and a major influence on many other bands.
It’s an energy-boosting rock number with penetrating lyrics and a catchy melody.
The guitar parts are mostly straightforward, featuring bridge-muted riffs and strummed power chords, but since there are also plenty of high-fret riffs in the chorus, you can opt to play chord backing if those feel challenging.
The rhythm section—both bass and drums—uses classic rock patterns, but be mindful that the beat often shifts within the song, including half-time sections.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with songs that sprinkle modern essence into a classic rock sound.
Their major-label debut single Watari-dori, released as a double A-side with Dracula La, is still known as one of their signature tracks.
The guitar riff in the intro, which sets the tone for the song, actually uses only four notes and is simple, making it something any guitarist will want to play.
The rhythm section is also straightforward in terms of playing skill, but because drive and bounce are crucial, beginner band members should practice syncing tightly with one another.
Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back
This is a track included on hanamuke, the mini-album by Hump Back, a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka! The guitar is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 3rd fret.
The outro switches to power chords, so it’s easier to play than full-on chord strumming.
The interlude is a bit unusual and feels like a bass solo, so if you’re on bass, make sure to seize the spotlight!
ImaginationSPYAIR
A four-piece rock band, SPYAIR, who captivate fans with a wide and unfettered musicality ranging from pop rock to loud rock.
This is their 14th single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!!, the song—said to be inspired by the series—delivers a refreshing sense of speed that really pumps you up.
Although the tempo is fast, each part is mostly basic to play, making it approachable even for beginner bands.
If anything, the bass often plays lines with a strong presence, so if that’s tough at first, it’s fine to stick to root notes.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
A song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture that became a hot topic after being featured in au’s popular “Santaro Series” commercials.
Since it’s a cover of the English folk song “The Picnic,” the melody is familiar to many listeners.
While each part mostly uses basic techniques for a rock number and isn’t technically difficult, the tempo is fast, so getting used to the original speed is important.
Also, because there’s a lot of chorus work, playing while singing is a bit challenging.
That said, the performance itself is simple, so start slowly and gradually work up to the original tempo.
Hana no YumeChatto Monchī
“Hana no Yume” features lyrics where wistfulness and hope coexist, leaving a strong impression.
It’s a song that gently accompanies the listener’s heart through familiar pains and a sense of loss.
With Chatmonchy’s characteristic delicate emotional expression and beautiful melodies, it deeply moves those who listen.
Included on the mini-album “chatmonchy has come.” Its relaxed tempo and simple chord progression make it a great recommendation for beginner bands.
Take your time to savor the lyrics, overflowing with a unique worldview.
Heat hazeFujifaburikku
Among Fujifabric’s songs, the most popular and easiest to perform is “Kagerou.” As long as there’s a pianist in the band, it’s totally fine for the other parts to be played by beginners.
Only the guitar solo requires a bit of extra effort.
While other bands are playing upbeat tracks, an emotionally rich song like “Kagerou” is sure to stand out.