[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)
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.
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.
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
The alternative rock classic with the incredibly famous guitar riff, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Above all, the key to this song is that iconic riff.
If you can play that phrase, you’re just a step away from mastering the whole song! It’s a cool, cutting-driven phrase, so getting comfortable with cutting while practicing this tune is a good idea.
There’s also a guitar solo in the middle, but it’s single-note and not rhythmically too intricate, so with practice you should be able to play it just fine.
While you’re at it, master the brief slide and bending parts too! Once you can handle these techniques, you’ll instantly get that real rock guitar feel.
We’re in the car again today.Hump Back
As a next-generation girls’ band, Hump Back is extremely popular.
Among their songs, this one stands out for its especially uplifting lyrics that really hit home.
A great point for guitar beginners is that you can play it with relatively simple chord forms.
Start with power chords and palm muting in the opening chorus, then switch to open chords from the intro through the chorus—if you practice a bit, you’ll get it into shape quickly! One of the challenging parts is the instrumental break that follows.
There’s a single-note guitar solo there, so just practice it steadily! That said, the song’s tempo is slow, so if you go through it little by little while checking your fingerings, you’ll nail it.
From the second verse on, it’s mostly arpeggios, so practice until you can play without looking at your hands.
It might sound difficult written out like this, but these are all essential techniques, making this song perfect for stepping up your skills.
STAY TUNESuchmos
As one of Suchmos’s signature songs, this famous track is perfect for practicing cutting.
It mainly features single-note cutting, and the tempo isn’t that fast, so it’s probably easier than you’d imagine.
The chord phrases that appear midway should also be manageable, at least in terms of just getting the sound out.
[Challenge] Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Guitarists (41–50)
Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK
When you start an instrument, you want to be able to play cool songs, right? Here’s a track from the currently popular ONE OK ROCK.
The intro might be a bit challenging, but if you’ve got your fundamentals down, I think you can handle it.
It’s recommended for beginner guitarists who want to practice a cool song.
Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan
A three-piece rock band, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, fires up audiences with high-energy songs and live performances.
This track was created because, despite playing tons of summer festivals, they didn’t have a “summer song” in their repertoire.
It’s an addictive rock tune that practically guarantees a crowd-pleasing live response.
Since it mainly uses power chords and basic techniques like palm-muted phrases, it’s perfect as a practice piece for beginner electric guitarists.
However, if you’re playing it in a band, you’ll likely be singing while playing, so make sure to practice balancing both.