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! Practice songs recommended for guitarists (31–40)
Night fishing is good.Sakanakushon
Sakanaction’s “Night Fishing Is Good” is one of their songs known for heavy use of effects, yet its relatively simple structure makes it appealing and approachable for beginners.
There aren’t any particularly difficult effects; the key is crafting tones that hinge on addictive variations of distortion.
Three points to watch during practice are the lead guitar’s sense of tempo, chord fingering, and the nifty mid-section guitar riff that adds a clever touch.
Mastering these will help reduce anxiety in your future guitar playing.
Add it to your summer practice set to level up your guitar skills! It’s a compelling track with soaring riffs and a distinctive melody.
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.
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.
starfishELLEGARDEN
This is Starfish by ELLEGARDEN.
Once you get past the intro, I think the rest will be smooth to learn.
If you try to figure out the intro by ear, it’ll probably take quite a bit of time! But once you can play it through, the sense of accomplishment is huge, so it’s definitely a song I want you to try.
flashbackASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, the four-piece rock band known by the nickname Ajikan, whose straightforward rock sound thrills audiences at live shows and festivals.
It’s a track from their first album “Kimi Tsunagi Five M,” and despite its short length, the fast-paced, distinctly Ajikan-style arrangement is undeniably cool.
In the backing parts, switch between tight passages and more strummed sections to create contrast—especially keep this in mind when playing in a band ensemble.
The technique itself is simple, but the tempo is fast, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.
Level up over summer vacation! Recommended practice pieces for guitarists (41–50)
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!
Flamejoōbachi
If you’re looking for an emotional song you can play on acoustic guitar, I recommend “Kaen” by QUEEN BEE.
This track was used as the opening theme for the 2019 TV anime Dororo.
Its chord progression is moving and the melody is poignant, so practice it and learn to play with feeling.
It’s also well-known overseas, so you can perform it in various situations.
