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)
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
Because fried rice appears in the music video, fans also call it the “Fried Rice Song.” It’s the sixth single by the four-piece rock band KANA-BOON.
Chosen as the CM song for Shiseido’s ANESSA, the track features lyrics constructed from both male and female perspectives, evoking a sense of story.
The consistent cutting guitar played throughout isn’t harmonically difficult, but it requires focus to keep it tight with a steady beat.
Conversely, the guitar riff in the intro and other parts is looser, so if you’re performing with a single guitarist, practice with an awareness of the difference in groove.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Here’s “Memeshikute” by Golden Bomber.
This song really put Golden Bomber on the map.
While the vocals might leave a strong impression, it’s actually a track where the guitar stands out more than you’d expect.
When you play it live, I highly recommend going all out on the chorus! The solo is fairly difficult, so make sure to practice it thoroughly.
Level up over summer break! Practice songs recommended for guitarists (31–40)
Little WingJimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix, commonly known as the “God of the Guitar.” It’s fascinating how his guitar playing sounds so expressive, like a living creature with a heart.
Among his many masterpieces, Little Wing is a track with a relaxed tempo that lets you fully savor his psychedelic guitar, and it’s a song every guitarist wants to try playing at least once.
Beyond the technical playing, his use of effects and overall finesse are truly god-tier—an artisan performance that feels impossible to catch up to.
ScarKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who’s also active as a support bassist for Vocaloid producers and for Yorushika.
“Scar,” the title track from his first major-label EP, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.
The song’s phrases shift rapidly—such as the transition from the guitar riff in the A section to the arpeggios in the B section—so it’s a great practice piece for guitarists aiming to move beyond the beginner level.
The track maintains a driving feel throughout, so be careful during practice to keep your rhythm steady and avoid any inconsistencies.
Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses is an American rock band that garnered overwhelming worldwide support from the 1980s through the 1990s and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
The opening track of their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, “Welcome to the Jungle,” made a huge impact on the rock scene of the time as the band’s calling card.
The intro features guitar-forward ensemble work, including a striking delay-driven riff and a dynamic main riff, so play with focus throughout.
Also, the bluesy guitar solo is harder to deliver with the right groove than to replicate note-for-note, so pay close attention to nuance as you play.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s a song that could be called one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
I think it works well for both acoustic sing-along practice and electric guitar practice.
The tempo is simple and very relaxed, so let’s master it steadily by checking each fundamental step by step.
CrossroadCream
Cream is an essential band when discussing psychedelic rock of the 1960s.
They’re famous for featuring Eric Clapton, one of the “Big Three” guitarists of the world.
Their track Crossroads is a song that countless guitar kids of the ’60s must have taken on.
Above all, it’s a piece where the lead guitar sings even more than the vocals.
Ride the groove of the drummer and bassist and challenge that searing guitar sound yourself!