[Vocaloid] Easy Band Songs for Beginners [Simple]

Yohiran-buna

Yohira / Hatsune Miku

It’s a guitar rock number that conveys a bittersweet feeling while maintaining a sense of speed.

The song was created by n-buna, a Vocaloid producer who also performs with the band Yorushika, and was released in 2018.

Both the lyrics and the sound evoke the end of summer, bringing on a nostalgic mood.

Since the song is built from very simple phrases, it’s recommended for bands that have just formed.

When performing, focus on the hits and accents.

For example, in the brief moment of silence right before the final chorus, it’s important to create a clean, deliberate pause.

If you can manage that, your performance will have greater dynamics and contrast.

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Death-Seeking – Arayakashiko

How about some sharp-edged rock ’n’ roll? This is a piece by Vocaloid producer Nashimoto-P, who has released many works that satirize the world with grunge and alternative sounds.

As you might guess from the title, it’s a message song for people with a negative outlook, and its blunt delivery paired with gritty, hard-hitting guitar sounds grabbed listeners by the heart.

Nashimoto-P also performs this song with his own band, Arayakashi.

So why not use that PV as a reference and practice along?

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Self-Indulgence – Otomachi Una

A track by Vocaloid producer Komedawara, who is also known for performing as a member of the rock band BIN alongside yama, who rose to prominence with the smash hit “Haruwotsugeru.” The lyrics feel decadent yet strive to move forward in their own way, and the lyrical melody and arrangement are addictively appealing.

The song features both acoustic and electric guitar, but the phrases are simple enough that even beginners can play them right away.

The bass and drums also use only basic techniques, and the tempo is slow, making it a Vocaloid number that’s easy to play together as a band.

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Goodbye, Sneidery / Potential 0 feat. Hatsune Miku

Starting activities in 2013 with “That Girl’s a Rockin’ Roller,” the Vocaloid producer Potensharu Zero has gained popularity for his distinctive turns of phrase and word sense.

His “Sayonara Snidely” features a simple arrangement: the guitar plays power chords, while the bass and drums lock into a straightforward 8-beat.

It’s easy enough for beginner bands to cover.

To capture the song’s vibe, avoid over-saturating the guitar distortion—keep that in mind as a reference!

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When I chopped a stag beetle, I time-slipped / Sunfish is dead behind my house P (Turn on subtitles, lyrics in other languages are displayed)

The title is totally out there, but the song itself is a moving piece you wouldn’t expect from it.

It’s by the sibling Vocaloid unit “Ushirane de Manbou ga Shinderu P,” released in 2011, and it was popular enough to be novelized in 2013.

The lyrics have such a strong narrative that they tend to dominate your impression, but the musical style is classic, straight-ahead guitar rock.

That’s exactly why it’s so easy to slip into the song’s world.

There’s a unison guitar phrase in there, so definitely try playing it with a twin-guitar band.

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Guitar Rock and the Song of Stars / NikkuKiyuu feat. Hatsune Miku

Vocaloid producer Nikkukiyu, who drew attention after his 2020 release “I Can’t Win a PS5” became a hot topic and earned him his first induction into the Hall of Fame, returns with his eighth track, “Guitar Rock and the Song of the Stars.” True to its title, it’s a comfortable number featuring a cute melody and a guitar-rock sound.

While there aren’t any particularly difficult parts to play overall, it demands precise technique—especially locking in the bass and drums during the A section and making clean cuts in the breaks.

It’s a rock tune that improves in completeness as a band’s performance skills grow, making it a great challenge for beginner band members as well.

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The title alone grabs your attention, doesn’t it? This was the breakout work of Uii Nashimoto, a Vocaloid producer who’s also very active in a band, released in 2009.

The standout feature is definitely the chorus! The repeated phrase—which is also the title—sticks in your head.

The alternative-style guitar sound is really cool, too! Since the chord progression doesn’t change throughout the song, it’s very easy to remember.

Use variations in rhythm and strumming to bring out the nuance of each section.