Do you have to wait years to become good enough to play a song? Nope. Start playing today, and you can play one of these songs in just 6 weeks!
Great! I have sticks and a kit, and I’m practicing with beginner beats and fills. But there’s nothing more exciting than playing real iconic songs. But do I have to wait a couple of years to get good enough to play them?
If you’re a beginner, not every drum song will suit you. That’s why you need to know which songs are easy to play so you can sound like a pro.
How do you choose an easy song?
First, you should find a song with a consistent drum beat that doesn’t have too many embellishments. That way, you can play more authentically.
Second, start with a song that is neither too slow nor too fast. Something in the range of 80-120 beats per minute should be ideal.
- Sugar by Maroon 5
This song has one of the best beats. As one of the best drum songs to learn, it has a consistent rhythm that focuses on the bass drum, snare drum, and hi-hat. This song is in 4/4 time and has a tempo of 110 to 129 beats per minute (BPM). There is no great need for fills in this song, so don’t worry about all the details.
- Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” is one of the most iconic songs of all time. It will undoubtedly make your friends and family sit up and take notice. Sixth notes are some of the most commonly used notes played on the hi-hat, while you’ll see more half and whole notes on the snare and bass drum. At 118 beats per minute, the tempo of this 4/4 song is similar to that of “Sugar.”
- Highway To Hell by AC/DC
This one is for all future rockers. Playing along to this iconic song is very exciting and will motivate you to keep playing the drums for a long time.
- Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses
Cool drum songs really can’t compare to this beat. This song has a little more syncopation, so it can be challenging for beginners. However, most should be able to handle this song without any problems. There are some great cymbal hits that really make this song move well. Get ready for some timely crashes and fantastic tom performances.
- Perfect by Ed Sheeran
If you’re looking for one of the most popular drum songs on the market today, check out this song by Ed Sheeran. Its slower tempo allows you to experiment with some of the new fills and grooves you’ve learned in class.
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
Easy drum songs are hard to find when Green Day is in the mix. However, this performance is ideal for drummers who are unfamiliar with trap. Some of the fills and instrumental parts of this song will delight any drummer once they get the hang of it. In the end, this song may be the most difficult of all, but even beginner drummers can master it with a little practice.
