[Challenge] Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Guitar Players
Have you ever listened to a rock band and thought, “I want to try playing guitar too!”? I bet many people have felt that way.
Still, it’s common to hesitate, thinking “Guitar seems difficult…,” or to buy a guitar but not know which song to start with.
We’ve all been there.
In this article, I’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for electric guitar beginners to practice.
Of course, basic exercises are important, but it’s hard to keep going with just that.
So find a song you like from the ones introduced here, and aim to improve while having fun playing!
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[Challenge] Practice Songs for Electric Guitar Beginners (31–40)
avocadoyonige
This is “Avocado,” one of yonige’s signature songs.
The guitar part mainly uses chord strumming, making it recommended for beginners who want to get better at chords.
The chord changes might feel a bit fast, but start at a slow tempo and gradually speed up.
I also think the arpeggio in the A section is perfect for practice.
Windy DayELLEGARDEN
Known by the abbreviation “Erure,” ELLEGARDEN is a four-piece rock band that has influenced numerous groups active in today’s J-POP scene.
“Kaze no Hi,” included on their first album DON’T TRUST ANYONE BUT US, features emotionally resonant lyrics that many listeners can’t help but relate to.
Because it requires fundamental techniques such as striking arpeggios and edgy bridge muting, it’s also perfect practice material for beginner guitarists.
And since the guitar solo is fairly loose, it’s fine to keep only the phrases you want to reproduce and arrange the rest as you like.
Girl SSCANDAL
This song, one of the signature tracks by the girls’ band SCANDAL, is actually perfect for guitar practice.
First, the tempo is on the slower side and the chords are simple.
The single-note sections aren’t very difficult either, so you can take on your first guitar solo without pushing yourself.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece rock band that electrifies fans with songs featuring the distinctive speed and harmonies of melodic punk.
Their cover of “Yatte Minayo,” based on the British folk song “The Picnic,” which many people likely sang in childhood, drew attention after being used in au’s popular ‘Santaro’ commercial.
While the main focus is on strummed chord playing, there are sections—such as arpeggios and bridge mutes—that won’t land unless articulated precisely, so beginner guitarists should practice thoroughly.
It’s a number that gets crowds going whether you’re playing with a band or performing live, so definitely give it a try.
Take Me AwayAvril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has achieved worldwide success.
This track was included as the first song on her 2004 album Under My Skin.
It opens with a wistful, arpeggiated guitar that evokes a journey across the wilderness, then shifts into hefty power-chord playing.
In the chorus, match the passionate melody with open, expansive strumming.
The key to mastering the song is switching your playing to suit the song’s tension.
It’s a rock number that lets you enjoy both the calm atmosphere of arpeggios and muted parts, and the thrill of full-on, strummed guitar.
[Challenge] Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Guitarists (41–50)
Dear, boyHump Back
A three-piece girls’ band, Hump Back, that kept working energetically despite repeated member changes made their major-label debut 10 years after forming.
This is their first major-label single.
With a straightforward message and sound that scream “this is rock,” you can feel a spirit that goes beyond the confines of a so-called girls’ band.
Since the main techniques are strumming and palm muting that can be played with basic chords, it’s easy for beginner electric guitarists who are eager to start a band to take on.
The guitar solo is also relaxed, using simple phrases and octave playing, making it a recommended rock tune for practice as well.
TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu
THE BLUE HEARTS, a four-piece rock band that won overwhelming support from junior high and high school students nationwide and remains legendary even after disbanding.
Their third single, TRAIN-TRAIN, used as the theme song for the TV drama High School Graffiti, is still celebrated as a classic that transcends generations.
While technically simple, it serves as backing in sync with the drum beat, so it’s important to pick along with the recording even when practicing alone.
As a song everyone knows, it’s a rock tune guaranteed to get the crowd going when performed live.