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 vacation! Recommended practice pieces for guitarists (41–50)
More Than WordsExtreme
The American metal band Extreme, which guitarist Nuno Bettencourt belongs to.
Their song “More Than Words” is one of their finest classics, performed as an acoustic guitar-and-vocal piece by a band known for metal.
Though they usually deliver blazing metal sounds, the chorus ensemble and fingerpicking when these guys switch to acoustic guitar are incredibly cool.
Whether it’s the strummed sections or the fingerstyle parts, this is absolutely the perfect song to practice with!
Level Up This Summer! Recommended Practice Songs for Guitarists (51–60)
Out-of-place HummingbirdUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
I think it’s the second most famous song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.
Everything except the solo is easy and cool! It takes a little time to get used to, but once you do, it’s really just the solo and the single-note part in the middle of the final chorus.
It’s also a perfect song to play as a band.
If you keep a delay effect on until the latter half of the solo, it stands out incredibly! Definitely try it at an outdoor summer live show!
powder snowRemioromen
Remioromen, a three-piece rock band that gained popularity with songs that fuse a wide range of sounds without sticking to a fixed band setup.
Their major 7th single, “Konayuki,” which was used as an insert song in the TV drama One Litre of Tears, is now beloved as a signature winter number in the J-pop scene.
The guitar part is mostly chord strumming with no solo, making it easy to play; however, if you try to sing like in the original, you need to keep your playing from being swayed by the vocal accents.
If you practice over summer vacation, you can even perform it at a winter show—so why not give it a try?
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, who rose to popularity as a young actor and is now actively pursuing his career as an artist, has a song called “Machigai Sagashi.” If you use a capo, the chords become simpler, making it a good recommendation for beginner guitarists.
There are many different chords that appear, so it might be tough for absolute beginners, but for those who’ve learned the basic chords, it’s just the right level of difficulty.
BremenYorushika
This is the 11th digital single by the male-female rock duo Yorushika, whose songs paying homage to literary works since 2021 have been attracting attention.
As the title suggests, the track is inspired by the Grimm fairy tale “Town Musicians of Bremen,” and its lively shuffle beat really lifts the energy.
The guitar riff, which uses arpeggios and staccato, can be made more prominent by being mindful of when to let notes ring and when to mute them.
Also, since brushing is used extensively to create the groove, practice repeatedly so you can play it as a musical phrase rather than just a sound effect.
Circle GameGalileo Galilei
Like Aoi Shiori, this song’s backing and lead parts intertwine nicely.
It’s possible to play it alone, but it’s difficult and might make you want to give up.
Since it’s basically made up of arpeggios and bridge muting, using a pick thicker than 1 mm will probably make it easier.
A crunch tone is used on the final chords.
It seems to have disappeared.THE ORAL CIGARETTES
The Oral Cigarettes are a rock band that not only headline their own shows but also frequently appear at festivals, drawing a lot of attention.
“Kietamitai” is the B-side to one of their signature songs, “Kyouran Hey Kids!!,” and it’s a great track for training your sense of rhythm.
The verse has a very distinctive rhythmic phrasing, so you’ll improve faster if you play while really feeling the rests.
The chorus uses simple octave playing, so be sure to use it for practicing that technique as well.
