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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] A roundup of recommended songs for beginner bands (31–40)

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Alongside “Cherry” and “Robinson,” this song is famous as one of Spitz’s signature tracks.

Its relaxed tempo, catchy pop melody, and simple chord progression make it highly recommended for beginners.

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, known for his modern, urban sensibilities and for being an alum of the Voice Music School—which has produced many notable artists—has garnered widespread popularity.

The advance single Kaiju no Hanauta from his first album strobo was used as the commercial song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, in the “For Us” campaign.

With a generally simple band arrangement, every part is beginner-friendly.

As an artist extremely popular among younger generations, this rock tune is sure to get the crowd going at school festivals and cultural events.

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Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY

GOING STEADY Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY

This song is perfect for cover bands looking for something simple and cool.

You don’t need flashy techniques—play with passion.

It might be best to focus your practice on live performance.

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Loverssumika

Lovers / sumika（Cover）

Loverssumika

A four-piece rock band, sumika, whose fusion of rock and pop has earned them immense popularity.

This track features a light, catchy rhythm and a pop-leaning feel that sticks in your ears.

The guitar is mainly chord strumming, making it approachable for beginner guitarists, but be careful with the chord changes due to a key change in the latter half.

The bass has a fast tempo and a lot of movement; if it feels difficult, it’s fine to reduce the number of notes.

The drums are simple with relatively few hits for the fast tempo, but watch out for a meter change in the outro so you don’t lose the rhythm.

The keyboard shapes the overall atmosphere throughout the song, so it’s better to focus on vibe over technique when playing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

A captivating track featuring an up-tempo, high-energy pop-rock sound and a powerful message that encourages taking a bold new step.

Released from the major debut mini-album “Variety” in July 2015, this song was featured in a Kao Merit commercial and used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Cho Hamarru! Bakusho Character Parade,” significantly boosting Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s recognition.

The vocals, expressing a hopeful and positive spirit, blend beautifully with the light, breezy melody.

Perfect for kicking off a school festival or as background music to cheer on club activities! Listen to this song at the moment you and your friends begin a new challenge, and it will surely fill you with courage.

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[Culture Festival / School Festival] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (41–50)

Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Marigoldaimyon

A signature song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter now leading the J-POP scene and hugely popular with general audiences.

It’s extremely well-known, making it perfect for performing at a school festival! Plus, the guitar is mainly chord strumming and the drum rhythm is simple, so it should be easy to play.

For starters, don’t worry about the fine details—focus on shaping the whole song.

Practicing that way is the key to improving!

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Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

It’s a simple, hype song by YabaT! Once you can play it, practice stage performance with your band members.

For a school festival, it’s a good idea to prepare costumes and fun gags.

If you’re doing this song, try going all-in on being silly!

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