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 break! Recommended practice pieces for guitarists (21–30)
stainMakishimamu Za Horumon
“Shimi” by Maximum the Hormone is a track where the deep low end resonates and the intensity really comes through.
The guitar is tuned to Drop C and built around low-pitched riffs, so with fewer strings to fret, it’s relatively straightforward to grasp.
The key is muting the strings you don’t want to ring; focus on controlling that pressure so you can lock in the rhythm cleanly.
Also, the bridge mute is another element that adds sharpness and punch to the song, so paying attention to fine hand placement and subtle movements can be very effective.
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s “Nihon no Kome wa Sekai Ichi” is one of the band’s signature songs, delivering a powerful message of gratitude for rice.
The heavy low-end might make it seem difficult, but there are no technical solos, so start by understanding how to fret the chords and how to strum them.
Keep your hand shape consistent, shift positions to change pitch, and incorporate muting to add accents—these are key points.
To create a sense of weight, the tempo isn’t particularly fast, so focus on each note individually as you take on the performance.
If I could become a constellationkessoku bando
Among the fundamental guitar techniques, hammer-ons are used especially often.
A great song to focus on practicing hammer-ons is “If I Could Be a Constellation” by Kessoku Band from the anime Bocchi the Rock!.
The intro of this song features a phrase that hits two consecutive hammer-ons, making it particularly recommended for those who struggle with the technique.
It also uses plenty of cutting (percussive strumming), so it’s perfect for practicing that as well.
The fact that you can train multiple techniques at once is what makes this song so highly recommended!
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
A four-piece rock band, BUMP OF CHICKEN, that continually challenges new musical ideas and approaches, influencing countless musicians in their wake.
This is their third single.
Known as one of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs, its guitar riff—said to be inspired by a shooting star—will get your energy up.
The intro riff layers eight guitar tracks, making a complete reproduction difficult for a standard band lineup, so focus on copying the most prominent parts.
It’s a timeless classic packed with distinctive guitar work—perfect to master over summer break.
The Howling of the Lost OneNeru
A song by Vocaloid producer Neru, known for his sharply crafted lyrics and high-velocity rock sound, with over ten million-view videos to his name.
Featured on his major-label debut album, “World Domination,” this rock tune became his second track to surpass one million views.
The main riff in the intro and interlude uses simple fingering, but be careful—without mindful muting the phrase can get noisy.
Overall, power chords take the lead, so the techniques are straightforward; however, you’ll need to emphasize clarity with muting and cutting to create dynamics, or the performance will lack contrast.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
This is a signature song by Road of Major, a band that blazed through the youth-punk boom.
It’s crafted as a powerful, momentum-driven track.
To create that sense of speed, it incorporates many fast, choppy rhythms, so it should be good practice for backing and muted playing techniques.
KiLLiNG MESiM
A four-piece rock band, SiM, that projects a one-of-a-kind presence with an alternative sound rooted in loud music while incorporating reggae and ska.
This track opens their third album, “SEEDS OF HOPE,” and the alternating use of harsh and clean vocals creates a powerful impact.
The riff drives forward on fast off-beats, where crisp articulation is crucial, so practice with tight execution in mind.
It’s a song where the rhythm is harder than the phrasing, so keep the beat in constant focus to avoid rushing or dragging the tempo.