Roundup of popular female guitarists: introducing guitar players from Japan and around the world.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of recommended female guitarists! This time, we’ve picked out lots of cool guitarists from both Japan and abroad.
Along with rock band guitarists, we’ve also included players active in the worlds of jazz and fusion, as well as classical guitarists.
Whether you’re looking to find a guitarist to stan, or you’re a beginner female guitarist hoping to discover an inspiring role model, we hope this article helps you get to know many amazing female guitarists.
Now, let’s dive right into our recommended guitarists!
Playlist
| Roundup of popular female guitarists: introducing guitar players from Japan and around the world. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | OMOIDE IN MY HEADTabuchi Hisako (Number Girl, bloodthirsty butchers) |  play_arrow | Hisako Tabuchi, who leads Japan’s rock scene |
| 2 | Protect YouKANAMI（BAND-MAID） |  play_arrow | A guitarist active in a rock band that performs in maid outfits |
| 3 | Silly CrushYumiki Erino (ex. Kirinji) |  play_arrow | A multitalented guitarist and former member of KIRINJI |
| 4 | FanfareMAMI（SCANDAL） |  play_arrow | Guitarist activities of SCANDAL's MAMI |
| 5 | 99.974℃Kidamotifo (tricot) |  play_arrow | tricot's original rock sound |
| 6 | Shangri-LaHashimoto Eriko (Chatmonchy) |  play_arrow | Former CHAMON member, multitalented musician |
| 7 | SPICE!ASAKA（TRiDENT） |  play_arrow | ASAKA's hard rock performance |
| 8 | White SugarJoanne Shaw Taylor |  play_arrow | Guitar prodigy girl makes a supergroup debut at a young age |
| 9 | You and the summer music festivalMiyazaki Asako (SHISHAMO) |  play_arrow | Guitar girl Asako Miyazaki, adorable and captivating |
| 10 | We The Unitedmiyako（LOVEBITES） |  play_arrow | A female guitarist active in heavy metal |
| 11 | I AM THE MANCarolyn Wonderland |  play_arrow | The souls of female guitar artists shine |
| 12 | MarionetteSAKI（Mary’s Blood） |  play_arrow | Inspired by Seikima-II, SAKI’s journey into the way of guitar |
| 13 | The Last RevengeYuki（D_Drive） |  play_arrow | Technical twin-guitar player Yuki |
| 14 | According To YouOrianthi Panagaris |  play_arrow | A talented female guitarist making waves on the global stage. |
| 15 | Halfway, and beyondTOMO-ZO（Gacharic Spin） |  play_arrow | The guitarist of the rocking Gacharic Spin is thriving. |
| 16 | MANUAL (“LOOP” Ver.)Anly |  play_arrow | Anly from Okinawa: A Journey Through Her Musical Career |
| 17 | Sea and Bouquetā-chan (kinoko teikoku) |  play_arrow | Guitarist of a shoegaze rock band |
| 18 | Fox’s WeddingAdachi Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Adachi, an artist active on both electric and acoustic guitar |
| 19 | At this point / After all this time / Now (when it’s too late)Tsuno Maesaki (Akai Kouen) |  play_arrow | Masa Tsuno, guitarist of Akai Ko-en |
| 20 | crimsonInoi Ami |  play_arrow | Active as a classical guitarist |
| 21 | Ultra TwistPoison Ivy |  play_arrow | The Cramps, a husband-and-wife band from the punk scene |
| 22 | beethoven moshTHE GREAT KAT |  play_arrow | A talented heavy metal guitarist who embodies the essence of music |
| 23 | Tiny Little Metal RiffJen Majura |  play_arrow | Jen Majura, the guitarist of Evanescence |
| 24 | Sugar MamaBonnie Raitt |  play_arrow | Bonnie Raitt, a female slide guitarist |
| 25 | If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow |  play_arrow | The late-blooming singer-songwriter’s challenge |
| 26 | Sword Of JudgementSakura |  play_arrow | Sakura, guitarist of HAGANE. An overwhelming presence in metal music. |
| 27 | Moonlight SonataTina |  play_arrow | The talent of Tina, a guitarist from Paris |
| 28 | Crazy On YouNancy Wilson |  play_arrow | Heart’s rock musician, Nancy Wilson |
| 29 | Danger GirlAleks Sever |  play_arrow | Original music that fuses jazz and rock |
| 30 | Hit and RunLita Ford |  play_arrow | Pioneers of all-female rock bands |
| 31 | ComplicatedAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Female singer-songwriter from Canada |
| 32 | A Matter of PerceptionNili Brosh |  play_arrow | An Israeli guitarist of extraordinary technique, a musical genius. |
| 33 | You’ll Lose A Good ThingBarbara Lynn |  play_arrow | The Legend of a Left-Handed Female Blues Guitarist |
| 34 | Everybody Here Hates YouCourtney Barnett |  play_arrow | A slacker rock songstress with a unique worldview |
| 35 | A Little RoughMalina Moye |  play_arrow | Left-handed guitarist of funk-rock fusion |
| 36 | Limit LoversIgaraishi Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Igarashi of SHOW-YA, a pioneer of women’s rock |
| 37 | We’ll meet again…Ataka Miharu |  play_arrow | Miharu Ataka, conveying the charm of guitar music |
| 38 | summer festivalInatsuki Aya |  play_arrow | The musical life of Aya Inatsuki, guitarist of Whiteberry |
| 39 | Raitei (Thunderbolt)hazuki |  play_arrow | The Rise and Allure of Metal Guitarist Hazuki |
| 40 | AsturiasAna Vidović |  play_arrow | A genius guitarist from Croatia |
| 41 | Metal MessiahGREAT KAT |  play_arrow | Music that fuses classical and metal |
| 42 | RomanceCarrie Brownstein |  play_arrow | Carrie Brownstein, guitarist of Sleater-Kinney |
| 43 | You Go RunningJessica Dobson |  play_arrow | The multi-talented female musician, Jessica Dobson |
| 44 | Shake ‘Em On DownSamantha Fish |  play_arrow | Samantha Fish, the No.1 young blues guitarist |
| 45 | absolute valueNakajima Yumi (Chirinuruwo Waka) |  play_arrow | The guitarist-vocalist from GO!GO!7188 to Chirinu Ruwo Waka |
| 46 | Blues For HerbEmily Remler |  play_arrow | Jazz guitarist, delicate and warm tone |
| 47 | All My RageLaura Marling |  play_arrow | Laura Marling: A Leading Female Folk Singer from the UK |
| 48 | DiamondsNakayama Kanako |  play_arrow | The Rock Life of Legendary Guitarist Kanako Nakayama |
| 49 | Eyes of DoubtAYUMI |  play_arrow | AYUMI, the guitarist of the metal band BRIDEAR |
| 50 | IrisKAOЯI |  play_arrow | Leader of PARADOXX from Tokyo |
| 51 | Still BurningMOE |  play_arrow | Twin guitars of power metal × moe |
| 52 | Day’s eyeMaiko |  play_arrow | Maiko, a 35-fret virtuoso, shines in PARADOXX. |
| 53 | We AreToki |  play_arrow | Genius guitarist Toki has joined ALDIOUS. |
| 54 | P.S. I LOVE YOUSuzuki Takako |  play_arrow | Takako Suzuki, a female hard rock guitarist |
| 55 | I’m sadSuzuki Yoko |  | Yoko Suzuki: Innovative Music with ZELDA |
| 56 | Metaphor feat. FeryquitousIchika Nito |  play_arrow | The success of Ichika Nito, a guitarist popular on social media |
| 57 | She was a DoormanAna Popović |  play_arrow | The Queen of Blues Guitar, Ana Popović |
| 58 | It’s Too LateCarole King |  play_arrow | Carole King is a legendary female musician. |
| 59 | Infancy Of A DisasterDonita Sparks |  play_arrow | L7’s founder, who continues to play delicately fierce rock |
| 60 | Not a good girlErja Lyytinen |  play_arrow | A top guitarist from Finland |
| 61 | Flight of the Bumble BeeJennifer Batten |  play_arrow | World’s top female guitarist in two‑handed technique |
| 62 | I Hate Myself For Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts |  play_arrow | The Runaways guitarist inducted into the Hall of Fame |
| 63 | CannonballKelley Deal |  play_arrow | Kelley Deal is a distinctive rock guitarist. |
| 64 | This American LifeMarnie Stern |  play_arrow | A technically skilled female guitarist from New York |
| 65 | All You WantedMichelle Branch |  play_arrow | Michelle Branch, pop rock singer |
| 66 | SWEETMisaki（Special Thanks） |  play_arrow | Female punk rock singer-guitarist |
| 67 | PoisonNita Strauss |  play_arrow | Nita Strauss of the Alice Cooper band |
| 68 | This Is LovePJ Harvey |  play_arrow | A British rock singer with an original/innovative musical style |
| 69 | High As HellRuyter Suys |  play_arrow | Energetic guitarist from Canada |
| 70 | Rock Me RightSusan Tedeschi |  play_arrow | Susan Tedeschi is a great guitarist. |
| 71 | Playing with Pink Noisekaki king |  play_arrow | A female musician who revolutionized guitar technique |
| 72 | Within You Without YouPatti Smith |  play_arrow | Queen of punk rock, fusing poetry and music |
| 73 | Newton’s appleHaruka |  play_arrow | Characterized by introspective lyrics and a clear, translucent singing voice |
| 74 | ALL I FOUNDDebbie Davies |  play_arrow | Active as a blues guitarist for 30 years |
| 75 | Me And Bobby McGeeJanis Joplin |  play_arrow | Legendary white female blues vocalist, Janis Joplin |
| 76 | Bang Bang BangTracy Chapman |  play_arrow | Tracy Chapman, the songstress who gazes at society |
| 77 | Bring Me Your LovesSt. Vincent |  play_arrow | St. Vincent, the distinctive guitarist and musician |