[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 Beginner Electric Guitarists (51–60)
Let’s go slowKALMA
KALMA is a three-piece rock band that garnered attention from their teenage years, performing at events like JOIN ALIVE, and made their major-label debut in 2020.
“Slow de Ikou,” included on their first album Millennium Hero, is a track characterized by its catchy melody and beat.
The overall feel, including the guitar playing, is laid-back and approachable for beginners, but you need to play tightly or the ensemble can end up sounding sloppy.
The guitar solo is catchy and easy to memorize, making it a rock tune that’s fun to play as a band.
All My LifeFoo Fighters
The rock band Foo Fighters, led by former Nirvana member Dave Grohl.
True to the theme of “ALL MY LIFE,” it aggressively expresses impulsive emotions like the thrill and risk that are essential to life.
The lyrics have a double meaning—you’ll figure it out with a bit of digging.
I think it’s a very rock-like device, so it might be worth it for guitar kids to learn the song and, in the process, get a feel for that mental side of rock.
Maplesupittsu
Spitz is a four-piece rock band known as one of the defining artists of the 1990s thanks to massive hits like “Robinson” and “Cherry.” Their 19th single, “Kaede,” was used as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV and has also been featured as a theme and insert song in TV dramas.
The band’s trademark arpeggios are catchy yet simple, making them approachable for beginner guitarists.
If your band has only one guitarist, you can focus on chord strumming and weave in arpeggios at key moments to capture a similar vibe—definitely give it a try.
You and quirksyutori
The four-piece rock band yutori took its name from the fact that all the members were born in what’s called the “yutori generation.” Their track Kimi to Kuse, included on their first mini-album Moratorium, leaves a lasting impression with its driving sound layered with sentimental lyrics and melody.
Although the song has a fast tempo, the guitar is mainly strumming, so even beginner guitarists should be able to play it comfortably.
However, the guitar solo features technical phrases that use tapping, so start by learning the phrases thoroughly at a slow tempo.
[Challenge] Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Guitarists (61–70)
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is the 38th single by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, written specifically for Shiseido’s IN&ON TV commercial.
The lyrics tell the story of confessing to a first love reunited at a school reunion, delivered with a catchy, easy-to-remember melody and straightforward rock ’n’ roll.
The tempo isn’t too fast, so it should be relatively easy to copy, including the guitar solo.
It’s packed with fundamental rock guitar phrases and uses only simple techniques, making it a recommended number for beginner guitarists to try.
March 9Remioromen
Known by the nickname “Remio,” Remioromen is a three-piece rock band whose members are currently active individually.
This is their third single in total.
Alongside their signature song “Konayuki,” it was used as an insert song in the TV drama One Litre of Tears.
Although it’s a song that celebrates weddings, it has also become a staple graduation number.
Because it’s written for a vocalist-guitarist, there aren’t many difficult phrases, and it can be performed using basic techniques like chord strumming and arpeggios.
However, if you rehearse with a band of the same setup, you’ll be singing while playing, so you’ll need to practice coordinating the vocals and guitar.
For beginner guitarists, it’s best to start by practicing the guitar part alone.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
This was the major debut single by the legendary punk rock band THE BLUE HEARTS, which is also known for having Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima—now active as members of The Cro-Magnons.
Its repeated phrases and driving tempo sent junior and senior high school students of the time into a frenzy, earning it overwhelming support.
The fast drum beat might make it seem difficult, but the guitar mostly features sections with slowly strummed chords and power-chord thrashing, and the guitar solo is simple, making it approachable even for beginners.
It doesn’t require advanced techniques, so it’s a recommended number for anyone who wants to just play with abandon and jam with a band.