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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 (1–10)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
This is probably the go-to song for beginner electric guitarists.
The chords are mostly power chords, so even those who just started should be able to play them.
The tempo is a bit fast, so the palm-muted part at the beginning might be tricky, but try practicing slowly and build up gradually.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song is a classic in Japanese rock, with high popularity and name recognition! When you practice it, first tune your guitar down a half step; otherwise it won’t match the original track when you play along.
The progression is basically centered around open chords.
It might be tough for absolute beginners, but if you’ve started getting the hang of open chords, it’s a great challenge.
You’ll encounter add9, sus4, and slash chords, so studying the structure and function of these chords as they appear will definitely help when you start writing your own songs in the future!
Don’t say lazySakurakou Keionbu
This song, which was the ending theme of the anime K-On!, is often recommended for beginner bands.
It’s a thrilling rock tune with a strongly overdriven guitar sound and a slightly fast tempo, but if you can play it, it looks super cool! The song mainly progresses with power chord–centric phrases, so beginners should find it approachable.
However, the B section has a few tricky spots, featuring pick harmonics and unison bends.
They do require practice, but they’re essential techniques you can’t avoid on the path to improvement, so try to master them as you work on this song! It’s also recommended for those who are bored of songs that can be played with only power chords.
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen is a rock band led by Ringo Sheena, who is also hugely popular as a solo singer.
One of their signature songs is Gunjou Biyori (Ultramarine Weather), released in 2004 as their debut single.
When you think of Tokyo Jihen, you might picture a group of monster-level musicians—each a top-tier master of their craft—effortlessly pulling off highly technical phrases.
However, as you can tell from the intro, Gunjou Biyori is built around a very simple guitar strumming pattern.
That’s why it’s also recommended for beginner guitarists.
cherrysupittsu
A classic among classics that’s highly recommended for beginner guitarists.
It’s a smash hit by the rock band Spitz, released in 1996.
The song has a bittersweet yet refreshing feel, and the melody is lovely.
All the phrases that appear are simple, making it especially good for practicing cutting (strumming).
If you can play this song, you’ll be able to apply the skills to others.
Many famous artists have covered it, so it might be fun to look for an arrangement you like.
It’s also recommended for acoustic guitar and singing.
The Howling of the Lost OneNeru
This is a Vocaloid song by Neru, notable for its emotionally charged, rapid feel.
While it may seem complex, it’s built from repeating phrases in blocks, so once you memorize a few shapes, you can closely reproduce the track.
Techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs, cutting, and muting are key points in each phrase; by articulating the notes clearly, you’ll develop essential guitarist skills.
If you start at the original tempo right away, your strumming speed and muting may not keep up, so it’s recommended to begin at a slow tempo and check each technique one by one.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
It’s one of Fujifabric’s signature songs that conveys the feeling of summer gradually coming to an end.
It features a gentle tempo that’s evident just by listening through, and the guitar phrases have plenty of space, giving a relaxed impression.
Be mindful of clearly switching between playing approaches, such as the single-note block pattern at the beginning and the chorus where the chords are allowed to ring softly.
Precisely because the tempo is laid-back, it’s important to change chords more smoothly and aim to let each note resonate clearly.