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 (151–160)
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.
A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s “Kimi to Iu Hana” was released in 2003 as their second single and was also included on the album Kimi Tsunagi Five M.
It’s a track that, while keeping a calm rhythm, features crisp, tight sounds from each instrument and the vocals, conveying a quiet strength.
The drum rhythm established at the beginning is striking, and the drums maintain this pattern as the other instruments layer in.
The guitar and bass primarily play chords with a strong sense of rhythm, and because the tempo is unhurried, the key is to let each note ring out clearly.
SalamanderELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN’s “Salamander” was released as a single in 2006 and is also included on the album ELEVEN FIRE CRACKERS.
The vocals unfold from a flat, almost spoken delivery into a chorus that mixes in higher notes, and the powerful sound that overlaps with this progression conveys a strong sense of momentum.
The overall sonic atmosphere also feels energetic, with a playing style that emphasizes a rough, forceful intensity, which is a key appeal.
Strongly accentuating the choppy guitar at the beginning may also be a point that boosts the drive of the entire track.
Pink MoonHarukamirai
Harukamirai’s “Pink Moon” is a track included on their 2020 album THE BAND STAR.
It conveys feelings toward someone important through a band sound that’s gentle yet powerful.
The rhythm is calm, with powerful chords layered on top, and the drive and sharpness of each part are key.
There are moments in the song where the rhythm changes, so it may also be important to synchronize your breathing to lock the sounds in perfectly at those points.
Bacchi DancerDOES
DOES is a three-piece rock band that has gained popularity with a rock ensemble featuring a cool, rock-tinged vocal style and guitar sound.
Their 10th single, “Bakuchi Dancer,” used as the theme song for the animated film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling of Benizakura, was released in advance from their best-of album SINGLES.
While the guitar and bass are simple, the drum beats are intricate, so beginner drummers should solidify their phrases individually before band practice.
With its driving sense of speed, it’s a rock tune that can get everyone hyped at school festivals and live shows.
FREEDOM FIGHTERSSCANDAL
An energetic rock tune that inspires young people chasing their dreams! Delivering a powerful sound along with a fierce resolve to carve out one’s own destiny, this uplifting anthem by the rock band SCANDAL is included on their album “SCANDAL,” released in February 2017.
It carries a message filled with strong determination when facing the many barriers before you, and hope for the future.
The aggressive guitar riffs and rhythmic drums create a sound that will be a reliable ally in any situation where you want to fire yourself up—whether it’s a performance at a school festival or right before a sports match.
[School Festival] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (161–170)
THANXWANIMA
It’s a message song filled with heartfelt gratitude, included on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?” released in November 2015.
With straightforward lyrics, it conveys thanks to someone important and a positive view of parting, expressed through a driving melody and powerful vocals.
This piece offers a sincere cheer to those facing farewells at life’s milestones or setting out on new journeys.
It’s also well-suited for cultural festivals and live events, where it can create an exciting sense of unity with the audience.