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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RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “Rewrite” is one of the band’s signature songs—powerful and exhilarating.
The entire track is built around an accessible band sound, and the guitar packs in a wide range of techniques, from ringing chords to single-note phrases.
The chords are straightforward power chords, and the single-note lines are meant to be sustained, making it a perfect song for gradually building up your technique.
If you pay special attention to muting to prevent unwanted noise, you’ll be able to produce a cleaner, sharper sound.
Green-Tinted Sixties MindMr. BIG
Mr.
Big, the American rock band that enjoyed immense popularity especially in Japan, features members who each possess high-level performance skills and strong songwriting abilities.
Their single Green-Tinted Sixties Mind from the second album Lean Into It is notable for its poppy, catchy melodies and ensemble work.
The tapping phrases that appear in the intro and outro aren’t too difficult if you practice them slowly, but be careful as it’s easy to hit wrong notes.
As for the guitar solo, there aren’t any particularly fast runs as long as you watch out for the odd time signature in the latter half, making this a fun piece to play for intermediate guitarists.
The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza
Onmyo-za is a four-piece metal band that fuses traditional Japanese-themed lyrics and costumes with classic metal sound, under the catchphrase “Yokai Heavy Metal.” Their 10th single, “Kouga Ninpou Chou,” was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.
The intro riff with palm muting and the rapid-fire phrases in the latter half of the guitar solo can be challenging for beginner guitarists, but mastering them could well qualify you to call yourself an intermediate player.
It’s a catchy metal tune whose quintessentially metal sound will pump you up.
Shall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani’s “Tabi ni demo deyokka” (“Shall We Go on a Journey?”) is a warm song that portrays the feeling and scenes of setting out on a journey to somewhere far away.
The guitar part has a simple structure that repeats the same phrase across sections, so making it sound beautiful is key.
Since it focuses more on single-note lines than chords, practicing these carefully will help you develop your tone production and finger movement.
Aiming for a softer sound by trying fingerpicking is also recommended—how about working on the fretting and picking-hand motions as well?
Love SongGO!GO!7188
GO!GO!7188’s “Koi no Uta” is one of the band’s signature songs—while it has a calm atmosphere, you can still feel its strength.
The guitar part is basically simple strummed chords, with single-note phrases that sustain slowly.
When playing chords, aim for smooth chord changes; for single notes, focus on finger movement that lets the sound ring out fully to the end.
Precisely because the rhythm is relaxed, the way you let notes sustain is a crucial point for achieving a beautiful final sound.
Miracle JuiceTOOBOE
“Miracle Juice,” a solo project by music creator John under the name TOOBOE, is a track marked by a rhythm that conveys a floating sensation.
The guitar part alternates between rhythmic strumming and single-note phrases, and because the overall groove is gentle, it feels like you can practice while carefully valuing each note.
For the rhythmic section, incorporate muted cutting; for the single-note lines, pay close attention to note switching and articulation—be mindful of the transitions as you practice.
Rather than practicing only with the guitar, it might be important to play while listening to the bass and drum rhythms as well, so you can feel the overall groove.
photo opportunityAkiyama Kiiro
Akiyama Kiro’s “Shutter Chance” has a gentle tempo, yet its powerful rhythm leaves a striking impression.
The guitar’s rhythmic approach is key as well—the cutting technique adds sharpness within the soft overall feel.
Besides the cutting, there are many single-note phrases, so you can develop both chord strumming and the skill of articulating individual notes clearly.
Since the tempo is calm overall, you can practice while checking each note one by one and also focus on how you let notes ring out.