Easy Drum Songs
Just starting out? These easy drum songs use straightforward grooves and steady tempos, so you can play a real song from start to finish on day one.
Each one comes as an interactive sheet you can slow down, a rhythm game to test your timing, and a printable PDF. No experience needed.
Easy songs to play on drums
How to learn your first song
Pick a song you love, set the tempo well below the recording, and learn it one section at a time. Master the main groove first, then add the fills. Confidence comes from finishing songs, not just drills.
What you need
Any kit will do: acoustic, electronic, or our free online drum kit if you do not have one yet.
Frequently asked questions
Songs with a steady backbeat and few fills are easiest. The songs on this page are chosen for simple, repeatable grooves.
No. You can start with our free online drum kit and play along in the browser.
Yes. Many beginner songs are free to play and read, with PDF downloads available.
Want to add your own songs?
Use our free online drum sheet generator to turn any song into an interactive drum sheet, PDF and rhythm game.
Create a drum sheet