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 this summer! Recommended practice songs for guitarists (1–10)
At times like thisVaundy
Vaundy’s “Konna Toki” is a gentle, soothing song that evokes the image of slowly contemplating what life is.
The overall acoustic sound highlights its calmness, with the soft tones of an acoustic guitar resonating throughout.
The arrangement sustains the chords without stopping, but if you apply too much force, that serenity is lost, so it’s important to be mindful of playing with a relaxed touch.
Precisely because there aren’t many chord changes, you can focus on finding the level of dynamics that brings out a sense of tenderness.
Listening to your dreams, I come up with ideas that make me laugh!aimyon
Aimyon’s “While Listening to Your Dreams, I’ll Come Up with Ideas That Make You Smile!” is a warm, country-tinged song.
To bring out the light, airy tone of the strings, the gentle rhythm of the acoustic guitar rings throughout.
The chord work is such that it would also stand up as a solo performance, so practice with an awareness of how you’re strumming and what kind of sound you’re producing.
It’s also important to focus on making each chord ring clearly and executing quick chord changes.
Miracle JuiceTOOBOE
“Miracle Juice,” a solo project by music creator John under the name TOOBOE, is a track marked by a rhythm that conveys a floating sensation.
The guitar part alternates between rhythmic strumming and single-note phrases, and because the overall groove is gentle, it feels like you can practice while carefully valuing each note.
For the rhythmic section, incorporate muted cutting; for the single-note lines, pay close attention to note switching and articulation—be mindful of the transitions as you practice.
Rather than practicing only with the guitar, it might be important to play while listening to the bass and drum rhythms as well, so you can feel the overall groove.
Level Up This Summer! Recommended Practice Songs for Guitarists (11–20)
Dinner Songtuki.
tuki.’s “Bansanka” is a song that seems to portray the act of contemplating the love within oneself, conveying both warmth and pain.
To highlight the clear, transparent vocals, the sound centers on the tone of an acoustic guitar, with beautifully resonant arpeggios.
A notable point is that there are moments where the flowing phrases come to a stop; this sharpness further emphasizes the song’s sense of floating.
When the chorus begins, the vocals develop into a powerful, expansive delivery, so it’s also important to consider how to sustain the guitar tones to match that shift.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” is a song that evokes hope for the future and is strongly associated with being an Olympic theme.
While the piano and strings stand out, it also retains the folk duo’s character with a clear, resonant acoustic guitar tone.
The arrangement uses relatively few notes and emphasizes long, sustained sounds to highlight the vocals, so focusing on a playing style that lets notes ring is key to performing it well.
Make sure each sound resonates fully before moving to the next chord—use this song to develop quick, clean chord changes.
photo opportunityAkiyama Kiiro
Akiyama Kiro’s “Shutter Chance” has a gentle tempo, yet its powerful rhythm leaves a striking impression.
The guitar’s rhythmic approach is key as well—the cutting technique adds sharpness within the soft overall feel.
Besides the cutting, there are many single-note phrases, so you can develop both chord strumming and the skill of articulating individual notes clearly.
Since the tempo is calm overall, you can practice while checking each note one by one and also focus on how you let notes ring out.
IN_MY_HEADnatori
Natori’s “IN_MY_HEAD” leaves a strong impression with its sense of speed—the forward-driving power really comes through in the track.
For the guitar, the player’s touch is crucial; even though there aren’t many chord changes, the dynamics of the attack create a lively groove.
Also, within that speed-focused picking approach, adding muted, well-executed cutting phrases enhances the sharpness of the momentum.
The guitar solo features complex lines that incorporate various techniques, so I recommend slowing down the tempo and practicing it bit by bit.