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Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands at School Culture Festivals

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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!

[School Culture Festival] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (131–140)

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Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

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Young Skinny’s “Hontou wa ne,” released in 2022, is a track also included on the album “I Thought Anything Would Be Forgiven If I Turned It Into a Song.” The gentle atmosphere—like letting out hidden feelings and one’s own vulnerabilities—comes through in the sound as well.

With a calm tempo and a structure that layers each phrase, the piece is perfect for practicing the finer techniques that articulate those phrases.

It may be important to play each note with certainty, yet with a sense of lightness, aligning your breathing with one another as you perform.

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Koi No Uta

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GO!GO!7188’s “Koi no Uta” is a signature song of the band that they’ve been performing since their amateur days.

Despite its gentle rhythm, each instrument has a sharpness to its sound that conveys a kind of inner strength.

Because they’re a three-piece band, each instrument stands out clearly, making it perfect for practicing with an ear toward the sound.

Precisely because there’s plenty of space between individual notes, be mindful of how you produce each sound—focus on sustaining tones strongly and for a long time in each part as you work on it.

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andymori “Revolution”

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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.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Young Adult” MV

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Released by Macaroni Empitsu in 2019, “Young Adult” is included on the mini-album season and the full album hope.

While the rhythm is gentle, the sounds played carry a powerful force, evoking an image of complex emotions with no place to go.

Since the performance as a whole steadily marks the rhythm, it may be important to focus on a sense of groove so that the vocals stand out and the lift of the chorus is emphasized.

Precisely because the rhythm is gentle, the technique of letting each note resonate fully and then switching quickly is essential.

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To You by MONGOL800

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A youth punk song with a familiar melody everyone knows and simple lyrics that hit home! Released to the world in September 2001 on the album “MESSAGE” by Okinawa-born indie band MONGOL800, the track became a defining hit of its time after being featured in a laundry detergent commercial.

It has been used in many contexts, including the final scene of the 2008 film “Utahamå♪” and as the opening theme of the 2012 drama “Late Blooming Sunflower: My Life, Renewed.” Beloved as a staple for band practice, it’s a perfect pick for cultural festivals and school festival live shows.

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Novelbright – Winding Road [Official Music Video]

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There are always trials along the path of life, and the staircase to adulthood is lined with thorns.

Novelbright expresses the heart that wavers between pure hopes and reality with warm vocals that gently embrace those feelings.

This work is the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Courtroom Dragon,” airing in January 2025.

Its refreshing, grand melody is sure to encourage young people as they move step by step toward their dreams.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend as a companion to memories of youth—growing together while lifting each other up, and the friendships that deepen while preparing for school culture festivals.

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WANIMA “Existence” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO / Flower Cupid Mother’s Day CM song

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This song features a warm melody filled with gratitude and prayers for family that truly resonates.

Memories of growing up in a seaside town and days spent with loved ones are expressed in gentle words, conveying WANIMA’s sincere feelings.

Flowing comfortably at a medium tempo, the track preserves the band’s core rock sound while ambitiously venturing into more emotional expression.

It was selected as the Mother’s Day campaign theme song for Hana Cupid in March 2025 and was used in a commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura.

It’s the perfect track for times when you’re working hard with friends to prepare for school festivals, or when you want to deepen bonds with your teammates.

WANIMA’s message-driven music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to share their feelings for someone important.

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