[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!
Playlist
| [Challenge] Practice Songs for Beginner Electric Guitar Players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | Simple songs perfect for electric guitar beginners |
| 2east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A staple song of Japanese rock, mainly using open chords |
| 3east | Don’t say lazySakurakou Keionbu | play_arrow | Rocking K-On! songs that even beginners can play |
| 4east | Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen | play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s Tokyo Jihen: Beginner-friendly signature song “Gunjō Biyori” |
| 5east | cherrysupittsu | play_arrow | Classic Spitz songs that are perfect practice pieces for beginners |
| 6east | The Howling of the Lost OneNeru | play_arrow | Neru’s Vocaloid song: complex yet repetitive in structure. |
| 7east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A Fujifabric song that makes you feel the end of summer |
| 8east | Funny Bunnythe pillows | play_arrow | An emotional, popular song by the pillows |
| 9east | B-BLUEBOØWY | play_arrow | A signature song of BOØWY, with a sense of speed and weightlessness |
| 10east | ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver | play_arrow | A band song by hide with a sense of speed in the guitar playing |
| 11east | BABY BABYGOING STEADY | play_arrow | A punk rock classic by GOING STEADY |
| 12east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis | play_arrow | The Oasis classic “Wonderwall” |
| 13east | One Night CarnivalKishidan | play_arrow | A signature song by Kishidan, notable for its distinctive guitar tone. |
| 14east | Mountain TopELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | A song that colors ELLEGARDEN’s restart |
| 15east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s music is perfect for beginner guitarists. |
| 16east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Perfect for beginners of rock guitar: "Rewrite" |
| 17east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | A classic theme song from Bakemonogatari, recommended for beginner guitarists |
| 18east | TRUE BLUELUNA SEA | play_arrow | The driving sound of LUNA SEA |
| 19east | EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | Songs by MAN WITH A MISSION |
| 20east | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | Best songs for practicing rock guitar |
| 21east | Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple | play_arrow | An intro to a legendary song in rock history |
| 22east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | A rock band formed during the COVID-19 pandemic with relatable lyrics. |
| 23east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | Cool rock songs you can play with power chords |
| 24east | Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's guitar parts are surprisingly easy. |
| 25east | American IdiotGreen Day | play_arrow | A Green Day classic destined to be covered by many artists |
| 26east | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Guitar Explanation of ONE OK ROCK’s “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” |
| 27east | Shut up.Ado | play_arrow | Ado's impact-filled songs |
| 28east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA's songs can be played even by beginner guitarists. |
| 29east | Let It BeThe Beatles | play_arrow | Famous Beatles songs, ideal for beginners |
| 30east | Heavy rotationAKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48’s popular song “Heavy Rotation” is perfect for guitar practice. |
| 31east | elevated lineELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Rock band songs that are perfect for arpeggio practice |
| 32east | avocadoyonige | play_arrow | yonige’s signature song “Avocado,” a beginner-friendly chord practice piece |
| 33east | Girl SSCANDAL | play_arrow | SCANDAL songs that are perfect for beginner guitarists |
| 34east | TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu | play_arrow | THE BLUE HEARTS' classic song TRAIN-TRAIN |
| 35east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | Playing popular songs by SHISHAMO on electric guitar |
| 36east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | A classic song by WANIMA, a three-piece melodic punk band |
| 37east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | Hump Back's first major-label single |
| 38east | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana | play_arrow | Mastering Nirvana’s iconic riff |
| 39east | We’re in the car again today.Hump Back | play_arrow | An upbeat song by Hump Back that's easy for beginner guitarists to play |
| 40east | STAY TUNESuchmos | play_arrow | A cutting-style song with an easy-to-play chorus |
| 41east | Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | For beginner guitarists who want to play cool songs |
| 42east | Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | Yabai T-Shirts Yasan's summer anthem rock |
| 43east | deep redMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | The popular rock band My Hair is Bad |
| 44east | BasketcaseGreen Day | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly rock songs by Green Day |
| 45east | Windy DayELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | An influential rock band, ELLEGARDEN |
| 46east | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Chatmonchy’s classic song chosen for an anime |
| 47east | Take Me AwayAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s emotional songs |
| 48east | Blitzkrieg BopRamones | play_arrow | An influential rock number by the Ramones |
| 49east | Anarchy In The UKSEX PISTOLS | play_arrow | Anthemic punk rock, music of social criticism |
| 50east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | [Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound. |
| 51east | End the worldHarukamirai | play_arrow | Rock songs by Harukamirai that beginners can play |
| 52east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | Play J-POP ballads on electric guitar |
| 53east | Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL | play_arrow | SCANDAL songs: beginner-friendly guitar tracks |
| 54east | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A gentle song and guitar performance by back number |
| 55east | honeyL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature song and their first million seller |
| 56east | TRAIN TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | The Blue Hearts’ classic songs are gentle. |
| 57east | Let’s go slowKALMA | play_arrow | KALMA, drawing attention since their teens, with catchy songs |
| 58east | All My LifeFoo Fighters | play_arrow | The Foo Fighters’ passionate rock spirit |
| 59east | Maplesupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz, a seminal band of the ’90s, and their classic song “Kaede.” |
| 60east | You and quirksyutori | play_arrow | The rock band of the yutori generation, yutori |
| 61east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | A nostalgic rock song by Kazuyoshi Saito singing about first love |
| 62east | March 9Remioromen | play_arrow | Remioromen’s wedding and graduation songs |
| 63east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Classic songs of a punk rock band, wildly popular |
| 64east | fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu | play_arrow | A turning point song by Orange Spiny Club |
| 65east | Crossing fieldLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s “Crossing Field” is a classic anime song. |
| 66east | Iron ManBlack Sabbath | play_arrow | The representative heavy metal song “Iron Man” |
| 67east | PlayHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | A youthful rock track by Humbreaders—an emo banger. |
| 68east | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Foreign songs made easy! Avril’s tracks are perfect for beginners. |
| 69east | MissingELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | An inspiring rock song by ELLEGARDEN |
| 70east | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Guts da ze!! by Ulfuls, a popular song |
| 71east | shutterYuuri | play_arrow | Yuuri's self-cover, a practice song for beginners |
| 72east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s 2nd single, a cute classic |
| 73east | Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 74east | Cigarettes & AlcoholOasis | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Oasis with an outstanding melody. |
| 75east | Shut upSimple Plan | play_arrow | Simple Plan's fresh and easy-to-listen songs |
| 76east | Third eyethe pillows | play_arrow | A popular rock band song by the pillows |
| 77east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | Rock band formed on an audition show |
| 78east | Rolling starYUI | play_arrow | YUI's seventh single, ideal for beginner guitarists |
| 79east | ex darlingkuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | The captivating musical world of CreepHyp |
| 80east | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ | play_arrow | An impressive song used in numerous tie-ins |
| 81east | RevengeMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | The sensational three-piece band, My Hair is Bad |
| 82east | Spring is ephemeralMay Forth | play_arrow | A rock band from Nagoya with high-quality melodies |


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