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)
Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.kuriipuhaipe
This is the major-label debut single by the four-piece rock band CreepHyp, known for captivating fans with their distinctive high-tone vocals and candid, love-themed lyrics.
The driving rock sound layered with a floating-feel melody is really pleasant, isn’t it? While the main elements are strumming and arpeggios, chords with complex shapes such as E♭maj7 and E♭maj9 appear, so you’ll need practice to make smooth chord changes.
The guitar solo uses few notes and is simple in terms of technique, but because it has a loose feel and features long-tone phrases, be sure to play firmly so the sound doesn’t cut off partway.
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.
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.
galaxyFujifaburikku
Released as the winter installment of a series of season-themed singles, this is the fourth single by the three-piece rock band Fujifabric.
It’s a catchy track featuring a distinctive melody that hooks you over a driving, danceable beat.
Throughout the song, high-speed cutting persists, with accents added by effects like a wah, so it’s important to aim for crisp, articulate playing.
The guitar solo also hinges on tight phrasing, so focus your practice on dynamics rather than pure technique.
Level up over summer vacation! Recommended practice pieces for guitarists (41–50)
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.
Guilty verdictBLUE ENCOUNT
The theme song for TV Tokyo’s drama “Lawyer Sodom,” “Yuuzai Fukoku” (Guilty Verdict).
Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in 2023, this track is perfect for training very fast phrases and a strong sense of rhythm thanks to its rapid-fire intro cutting.
It also helps you practice using a relaxed wrist, so it’s recommended for intermediate players who want to master loosening up.
The emotional chorus features chord strumming at a brisk tempo, which can be quite challenging, but give it a try!