Level up over summer break! Practice songs recommended for guitarists
We’ve researched guitar practice songs by blending a variety of genres—from globally famous hit tracks to Japanese rock and pop.
You might have a hard time choosing since every song is popular.
In that case, it might be best to pick something you’re already familiar with! While we focused on selections for beginners to intermediate players, some challenging songs are included as well.
If you carefully work your way through the songs listed in this article from top to bottom, your guitar skills are sure to improve!
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Level Up Over Summer Vacation! Recommended Practice Songs for Guitarists (81–90)
END OF SORROWLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-member rock band known as pioneers of the visual kei scene, influencing numerous bands.
Their 7th single, “END OF SORROW,” became a hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart despite having no tie-in.
Because the song features frequent key changes and demands tight playing, be mindful to articulate each note clearly.
The guitar solo isn’t technically difficult in terms of phrasing, but it involves large position shifts, so take care not to miss any notes.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
A four-piece piano pop band, Official HIGE DANDism, which has taken the J-POP scene by storm with catchy songs born from their exceptional pop sensibilities, releases their seventh digital single.
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY, the track’s brisk, jazzy arrangement really amps up the excitement.
Featuring high-speed, tight obbligatos and cutting, it’s a technically demanding piece, and the abundance of backing parts that could interfere with the vocals if you make mistakes makes it quite challenging.
Since muting and staccato are crucial, first learn the phrases thoroughly at a slow tempo, then try playing along with the track or your band.
Fire DogSaitō Kazuyoshi
Fire Dog is a rock tune where you can feel singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s soul—the razor-sharp Telecaster sound is insanely cool.
Blazing vocals and a tight band ensemble… the intensity of this track is off the charts.
If you perform it, the backing should definitely be on a Telecaster, and make sure to nail the unison lines that are the heart of the song!
HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS
BEAT CRUSADERS is a five-piece rock band that gained popularity with a musical style fusing aggressive punk sound and new wave.
Their major-label debut single “HIT IN THE USA,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime BECK, is especially memorable for its refreshing melody and ensemble.
While the guitar parts are generally simple, many sections are in unison with the bassline and drum patterns, so during band practice you should listen closely to the other parts as you play.
It’s a pop-leaning rock tune that’s easy to get the crowd going at live shows, and it’s a must-learn number for beginner guitarists.
ShuraDOES
This is a recommended song for beginners who want to play something intense.
Be careful with the twin-guitar intro—if you do it that way, it might end up sounding like metal.
The single-note line at the end of the B section uses octaves, so listen closely and try to copy it!
Sora-buneTOKIO
From TOKIO, it’s ‘Sora-ship’ (Sorafune).
It’s a song with a grown-up, cool vibe.
How about playing it this summer while feeling a step ahead of your other guitar buddies? People often joke that TOKIO’s main job is farming, but in reality they can pull off songs this cool.
It’s ruggedly masculine, yet somehow tinged with a sense of poignancy.
Level up during summer break! Recommended practice pieces for guitarists (91–100)
CHE.R.R.Y.YUI
This is a song I’d recommend to women who are beginners at singing while playing guitar.
It includes F and B-flat, which are said to be difficult for beginner guitarists, so I think it makes for great practice.
Being able to play this song all the way through would be enough to say you’ve graduated from the beginner level.