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!
Playlist
| Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands at School Culture Festivals | |||
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| 1east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON | play_arrow | Formed mainly by high school classmates in Osaka Prefecture, Ro... |
| 2east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | The Okinawan rock band known by the nickname “Monpachi”… |
| 3east | Daphne (winter daphne)DISH// | play_arrow | A moving song depicting the gratitude and hopes of exam-takers |
| 4east | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A heartrending love song that portrays a winter romance |
| 5east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad of love and vows |
| 6east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS's movie theme song |
| 7east | Endless JourneyMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that expresses one’s true self |
| 8east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | A fervent message to the friends with whom we spend our youthful days… |
| 9east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | A smash-hit rock song about friendship and hope |
| 10east | SHAMEROCKUVERworld | play_arrow | A song that portrays the positive spirit of someone chasing their dreams |
| 11east | DOLLSCANDAL | play_arrow | SCANDAL’s major-label debut single… |
| 12east | Hana no YumeChatto Monchī | play_arrow | A song where poignancy and hope coexist |
| 13east | GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Theme song of 'NANA', a powerful track that stirs the heart. |
| 14east | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | The appeal of Hitsujibungaku’s signature song, “1999” |
| 15east | From Me to Youflumpool | play_arrow | A song that sings about a straightforward feeling of “I like you”... |
| 16east | March 9Remioromen | play_arrow | A gentle love song of seasons and gratitude |
| 17east | GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48 has a lot of overall elaborate songs... |
| 18east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s massive hit… |
| 19east | The BeginningONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | The hugely popular ONE OK ROCK, their drums are… |
| 20east | far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a classic that every band member knows... |
| 21east | Wish Upon a Starflumpool | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays feelings for a loved one |
| 22east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | As a recommended song for band beginners, Nag… |
| 23east | Sora-buneTOKIO | play_arrow | A song of strong will that carves out one’s own path |
| 24east | Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A four-piece band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 2001... |
| 25east | AM11:00HY | play_arrow | HY's famous song that depicts love and everyday life |
| 26east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | They were talking on social media about doing an unusual key change in the chorus... |
| 27east | MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK | play_arrow | A fun, danceable killer tune for band beginners. |
| 28east | rainbowELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | The four-piece rock band that announced their return to activity in 2018... |
| 29east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | An early masterpiece by The Blue Hearts and a Japani... |
| 30east | avocadoyonige | play_arrow | The guitar arpeggio that comes at the end of the chorus is the begi... |
| 31east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A three-piece girls' rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture... |
| 32east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | As the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari, it bega... |
| 33east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku | play_arrow | The bouncy four-on-the-floor rhythm feels so good... |
| 34east | AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES | play_arrow | A four-piece rock band from Nara Prefecture, THE ORA… |
| 35east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | The rock ba—known for the huge hit “Zenzenzense”— |
| 36east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | Alongside “Cherry” and “Robinson,” Spi... |
| 37east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly Vaundy popular songs |
| 38east | Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY | play_arrow | When you're looking for a simple and cool song... |
| 39east | Loverssumika | play_arrow | A hugely popular artist with a musical style that fuses rock and pop… |
| 40east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A powerful anthem for taking a new step, a melody brimming with hope |
| 41east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | A singer who now leads the J-POP scene... |
| 42east | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | It’s a simple, hype song by YabaT! You can play it… |
| 43east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | It gained popularity for its heartrending lyrics and melancholic tone... |
| 44east | End the worldHarukamirai | play_arrow | A promising young act making waves at live music venues across the country... |
| 45east | At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA | play_arrow | A refreshing, WANIMA-style up-tempo... |
| 46east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Written as a song for the film “Solanin”… |
| 47east | LILLYHump Back | play_arrow | Hump Back is a next-generation girls' ba... |
| 48east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO | play_arrow | The intro riff leaves a powerful impression… |
| 49east | Adolescent Complexkessoku bando | play_arrow | Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock! |
| 50east | Windy DayELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Known by the nickname “Ellegarden” (Ellegarden’s nickname, “Ellegarden”?) and influential to many bands… |
| 51east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | A hit that includes songs like “Marigold” and “Hadaka no Kokoro” (Naked Heart)… |
| 52east | Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL | play_arrow | Many of the girls' bands in the world, as bands, ... |
| 53east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A four-piece band from Kanagawa Prefecture, better known by the nickname “Ajikan,”... |
| 54east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s hit song “Cinderella Boy” |
| 55east | Full driveKANA-BOON | play_arrow | A rock band formed in Osaka in 2008… |
| 56east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound. |
| 57east | Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back | play_arrow | Hump is a three-piece girls' band from Osaka... |
| 58east | Demon-pop, insanely catchy, ultimate hyper-ultra musicYabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | The high-energy, over-the-top momentum that's so characteristic of YabaT is exploding... |
| 59east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | A signature song by Golden Bomber that gets everyone pumped up at karaoke and school festivals. |
| 60east | Heat hazeFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Among Fujifabric’s songs, it’s one of the popular ones, and mo... |
| 61east | Funny Bunnythe pillows | play_arrow | Since its release in 1999, many artis... |
| 62east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | A youthful summer-festival love song, a sweet-and-sour first crush |
| 63east | PlayHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | 'Regeneration' is the second full-length album by Humbreaders... |
| 64east | ImaginationSPYAIR | play_arrow | From pop rock to loud rock, covering a wide range… |
| 65east | Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Four people made up of childhood friends since kindergarten... |
| 66east | Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | This work is by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s Fuji… |
| 67east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Fujifabric’s classic song “Wakamono no Subete” |
| 68east | Girl SSCANDAL | play_arrow | SC is recommended for beginner girls’ bands... |
| 69east | MissingELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Among band musicians, ELLEGARDEN is... |
| 70east | Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei | play_arrow | At the teen-only festival “Senko Riot,” ... |
| 71east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | A signature song by ZONE released in 2001… |
| 72east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | She was cast in au’s popular “Santaro Series” commercials... |
| 73east | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros]'s songs are a bit difficul… |
| 74east | catDISH// | play_arrow | A four-member rock... centered around actor Takumi Kitamura |
| 75east | Wandervogelkururi | play_arrow | Quruli is a rock band with a male vocalist. |
| 76east | RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī | play_arrow | A track marked by a refreshing guitar riff. Female vo… |
| 77east | My First KissHi-STANDARD | play_arrow | A cover of a famous Hi-STANDARD song. |
| 78east | RevengeMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | The sensational three-piece band, My Hair is Bad |
| 79east | PromisestarBiSH | play_arrow | Song commentary for BiSH’s “Promise the Star” |
| 80east | Planet LoopEVE | play_arrow | A song composed by NayutalieN, sung by Eva. |
| 81east | We AreONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE has become a band that performs on the world stage… |
| 82east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | Theme song of a basketball movie, 10-FEET’s smash hit |
| 83east | You don’t get it.WurtS | play_arrow | An emblematic WurtS track where emotional lyrics fuse with dance music |
| 84east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | Sh… who made their major debut in 2020 |
| 85east | The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | An iconic chant of a punk rock band |
| 86east | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī | play_arrow | A great recommendation for beginner girls’ bands is cha… |
| 87east | To the Frontlinesayonara poezi | play_arrow | A relaxed tempo with a simple song structure... |
| 88east | ShuraDOES | play_arrow | Since DOES has a lot of easy songs anyway, the beginning… |
| 89east | possibilitySambomasutā | play_arrow | Unadorned, straightforward lyrics and fiery rock sou… |
| 90east | Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN's exhilarating rock tune |
| 91east | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ | play_arrow | Remade many times and featured in numerous tie-ins… |
| 92east | Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Looking up at the sky in Tokyo, I kind of start remembering the past... |
| 93east | Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | “Happy New Day” is by Kaneyori Masaru... |
| 94east | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | An energetic song that expresses youthful feelings through sound and words. |
| 95east | fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu | play_arrow | Lyrics that use delicate expressions and a nostalgic... |
| 96east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays youthful summer and human connections |
| 97east | REDKOTORI | play_arrow | The up-and-coming young band KOTORI. Across various regions, the fe... |
| 98east | I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | The lively shuffle-beat classic “Katte ni Sindbad” |
| 99east | Racing through my horny springtimeichou BOYZ | play_arrow | They made their mark as a youth punk rock band... |
| 100east | OrangeSPYAIR | play_arrow | A poignant yet powerful cheer that captures a fleeting moment of youth… |
| 101east | LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday | play_arrow | The theme song of the Slam Dunk movie is impressive. |
| 102east | TV ManiacsELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Performance tips for Ellegarden’s fast rock songs |
| 103east | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao | play_arrow | Abe Mao’s songs have pretty substantial band parts... |
| 104east | Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Asian anime theme song rock track |
| 105east | Starting Oversumika | play_arrow | A refreshing song that supports those who walk toward their dreams. |
| 106east | Vermillionsumika | play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of spring’s anxieties and hopes |
| 107east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito was originally a guitarist, bu... |
| 108east | stella☆Silent Siren | play_arrow | All the members of Silent Siren are… |
| 109east | Sumatra Guard Corpssōtaisei riron | play_arrow | Recommended for female vocals and girl bands… |
| 110east | More lightBLUE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | A four-piece rock band formed in 2004... |
| 111east | sparklergagaga supi | play_arrow | A youth-punk style song. Have all the members shout the chorus together to create a sense of unity. |
| 112east | Don’t say lazySakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | It appears in the TV anime K-ON! during the show… |
| 113east | Fanfaresumika | play_arrow | An anthem that encourages overcoming hardships and holding on to hope. |
| 114east | Liaratarayo | play_arrow | An evening so beautiful that it feels like a shame for dawn to come |
| 115east | Smoke of LoveChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Chatmonchy is a classic girls’ band... |
| 116east | Carnivalmuque | play_arrow | The Carnival of muque is hopeful pop rock |
| 117east | ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Characteristics of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Arue” and practice tips |
| 118east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy | play_arrow | TikTok hit song “Fuzzy Navel” is popular |
| 119east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | Don't give up on your dreams! A moving song that cheers on youth |
| 120east | Rock ‘n’ rollkururi | play_arrow | Kirinji's lyrical rock song |
| 121east | Melodic Stormsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | With a lyrical melody and an up-tempo groove… |
| 122east | SignalWANIMA | play_arrow | A fiery rock song that cheers on youth |
| 123east | When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Performance points of Chatmonchy's 'Kaze Fukeba Koi' |
| 124east | Live house!Conton Candy | play_arrow | A guitar rock song overflowing with love for live houses |
| 125east | tourHump Back | play_arrow | Major debut, a song that feels like youth |
| 126east | FREEDOM FIGHTERSSCANDAL | play_arrow | A rock song that conveys a strong will toward one’s dreams |
| 127east | flash[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A powerful, fast-paced track driving toward the future. |
| 128east | Psychic Lockyangusukinii | play_arrow | Let's perform Young Skinny's songs with heat and power! |
| 129east | UkifuneGO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | GO!GO!7188’s classic song “Ukifune” captures a traditional Japanese atmosphere and powerful intensity. |
| 130east | A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A quiet tour de force by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 131east | SalamanderELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | The powerful musical sound of Ellegarden |
| 132east | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy “Run, SAKAMOTO” anime opening theme |
| 133east | Pink MoonHarukamirai | play_arrow | A song that expresses feelings for someone special |
| 134east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | Young Skinny's heart-touching song 'Hontō wa ne,' |
| 135east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | The appeal of GO!GO!7188’s signature song “Koi no Uta” |
| 136east | revolutionandymori | play_arrow | Musical Characteristics and Performance Tips for andymori’s “Kakumei” (Revolution) |
| 137east | Young adultmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | The powerful musical expression of Macaroni Enpitsu |
| 138east | to youMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A youth punk song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 139east | winding roadNovelbright | play_arrow | An anthem that sings of the trials of youth, cheering you on as you step toward your dreams. |
| 140east | existenceWANIMA | play_arrow | A moving song filled with gratitude and love for my family |
| 141east | I love youback number | play_arrow | An autumn love song with dancing fallen leaves, a masterpiece that soothes the heart |
| 142east | THANXWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA’s powerful song about gratitude and farewell |
| 143east | Opening DeclarationNovelbright | play_arrow | A powerful anthem of encouragement that passionately depicts the dreams of youth |
| 144east | Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK |
| 145east | GRADUATIONSBACK-ON | play_arrow | A graduation song that sings of friendship and the courage to face the future |
| 146east | VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | A warning to society and the suffering of the people |
| 147east | Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A powerful anthem of support for facing adversity that ignites the hearts of comrades |
| 148east | Oh my loveHump Back | play_arrow | The joy and bewilderment of parents born from the birth of a child |
| 149east | Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the bonds with loved ones and the meaning of life. |
| 150east | Bacchi DancerDOES | play_arrow | DOES’s fast-paced rock song “Bakuchi Dancer” |
| 151east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly Aimyong’s “Harunohi” |
| 152east | Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | Set to a fast-paced band sound, the youth-filled... |
| 153east | MarshmallowOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Activities as a member of Unicorn and music pr... |
| 154east | CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s Chainsaw Man theme song |


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