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!

Playlist

Level up over summer break! Practice songs recommended for guitarists
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature song “Rewrite”
2	Green-Tinted Sixties MindMr. BIG		Beginner-friendly guide to Mr. Big’s songs
3	The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza		Koga Ninpōchō by Onmyo-za is yokai metal.
4	Shall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuya		Guitar practice methods for songs that depict the emotions of a journey
5	Love SongGO!GO!7188		GO!GO!7188 “Koi no Uta” Guitar Performance Explanation
6	Miracle JuiceTOOBOE		Explanation of TOOBOE’s Miracle Juice
7	photo opportunityAkiyama Kiiro		Guitar practice pieces of songs by Akiyama Kiro
8	At times like thisVaundy		An acoustic song that reflects on life
9	Enough already.Suspended 4th		Challenging a difficult piece by Suspended 4th
10	Dinner Songtuki.		A transparent-feeling song that portrays love
11	Listening to your dreams, I come up with ideas that make me laugh!aimyon		Aimyon’s new song, a warm country-style track
12	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Performance tips for Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi”
13	IN_MY_HEADnatori		Natori IN_MY_HEAD is characterized by speed and sharpness
14	BuddhaRADWIMPS		Hammer-on practice method for beginner guitarists
15	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A refreshing song with light, airy vocals and simple guitar
16	stainMakishimamu Za Horumon		Performance Technique Guide for Maximum the Hormone’s “Shimi”
17	SOUL LOVEGLAY		Introduction to GLAY’s refreshing pop tune
18	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		Introduce Chatmonchy's heartrending songs
19	Mr. Blue Skymakaroni enpitsu		A dynamic song that expresses the bittersweetness of youth
20	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A powerful song that expresses gratitude for rice
21	The moon for youCocco		Cocco “The Moon for You” for Intermediate Guitar Players
22	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's first top 10 entry
23	silhouetteKANA-BOON		The Naruto opening has a cool guitar riff.
24	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		Rock songs by Vocaloid producer Neru that reached a million
25	If I could become a constellationkessoku bando		Introduction to songs ideal for hammering practice
26	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A powerful youth punk song by Road of Major
27	karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Karma' Tales theme song
28	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Guitar Guide to BUMP OF CHICKEN’s Signature Songs
29	asking for the moonKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON, Shiseido commercial song
30	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber 'Memeshikute' Guitar Tutorial
31	Little WingJimi Hendrix		The allure of Hendrix’s masterpiece “Little Wing”
32	ScarKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Scar” is the theme song for Bleach.
33	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		Explaining Guns N’ Roses’ signature songs
34	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A signature song by Spitz, perfect for basic practice in solo acoustic performance or electric guitar.
35	CrossroadCream		A classic by Cream, a guitar-driven rock song
36	KiLLiNG MESiM		Introduction to rock band songs by SiM
37	Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.kuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp’s first major-label single track
38	Night fishing is good.Sakanakushon		Beginner-friendly Sakanaction guitar songs
39	flashbackASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Performance points for ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s fast-paced rock songs
40	galaxyFujifaburikku		Fujifabric Winter Edition Single
41	Flamejoōbachi		QUEEN BEE’s “Kaen” is a moving song suited for acoustic guitar
42	Guilty verdictBLUE ENCOUNT		BLUE ENCOUNT's guitar practice songs
43	shoutKiryu		Kiryu's 7th single, a clear and intricate track
44	Samurai HeartSPYAIR		Cool practice songs for beginner guitarists
45	reverse dreamKing Gnu		King Gnu's Jujutsu Kaisen theme song
46	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		Practice melancholic songs in summer and become popular
47	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		The deeply empathetic, heartrending lyrics and messages of back number
48	More Than WordsExtreme		Extreme Greatest Hits Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
49	a fact of lifeFACT		You can improve your basic guitar skills with FACT’s songs
50	Out-of-place HummingbirdUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN's second most famous song
51	powder snowRemioromen		Introducing how to play “Konayuki” by Remioromen
52	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s songs are suitable for beginner guitarists.
53	Stone Cold BushRed Hot Chili Peppers		Introduction to the funky songs of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
54	Funny Bunnythe pillows		It adds depth to the guitar solo in a ballad.
55	Circle GameGalileo Galilei		A guitar piece focused on arpeggios and muting
56	It seems to have disappeared.THE ORAL CIGARETTES		Songs ideal for rhythm practice in a rock band
57	Claw Claw ClawMakishimamu Za Horumon		Fast picking practice with Maximum the Hormone
58	starfishELLEGARDEN		Introduction of Starfish at Elgarden
59	Crystal StarKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON song, suitable for arpeggio practice
60	Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz		Guitar practice of Lenny Kravitz’s signature songs
61	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Guitar performance guide to Aimyon’s signature songs
62	the red threadKobukuro		Let's cover Kobukuro's 'Red Thread' on guitar
63	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		Introduction to Macaroni Empitsu’s songs
64	BremenYorushika		A piece inspired by the Town Musicians of Bremen
65	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a song characterized by a sense of speed and rap.
66	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		Explanation of the theme song of Anohana
67	Irreversible replaceMY FIRST STORY		An article explaining MY FIRST STORY’s songs
68	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		A guide to playing and singing the signature songs of SEKAI NO OWARI
69	Those summer daysInazuma Sentai		Those summer days are a rock number
70	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		Performance guide for the song SHISHAMO used in the commercial
71	Like FlamesMindaRyn		MindaRyn’s success as an anison cover singer
72	FlamingoYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu Flamingo Strategy Guide
73	Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku		Performance commentary on Okazaki Taiiku's song 'Pixels of Emotion'
74	GloryDizzy Mizz Lizzy		Introducing songs by a Danish three-piece rock band
75	Mosquito Bite[Alexandros]		Guitar performance tutorial for the movie theme song by [Alexandros]
76	rainbowELLEGARDEN		Introduction to Practice Songs for Beginner Guitarists
77	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		Beginner-friendly famous songs by ONE OK ROCK
78	MIND YOUR STEP!SNAIL RAMP		Performance tips for signature songs of ska-core bands
79	summer festivalWhiteberry		Guitar practice songs for a female band
80	Outdated Rock ’n’ Roll BandKuwata Keisuke feat. Sano Motoharu, Sera Masanori, Char, Noguchi Goro		A song praying for peace by top-tier musicians
81	SPELL MAGICAcid Black Cherry		SPELL MAGIC is a perfect song for guitar practice.
82	Those who fight the monster called realityTakahashi Yuu		Introduction to Practice Songs for Beginner Singer-Guitarists
83	American IdiotGreen Day		Performance commentary on Green Day's punk songs
84	PowerHelloween		Halloween Metal Song Power Performance Commentary
85	END OF SORROWLUNA SEA		Tips for Performing LUNASEA’s “END OF SORROW”
86	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s anime theme song is high difficulty
87	Fire DogSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito's blazing rock tune
88	HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS		Punk and new wave fusion band song
89	ShuraDOES		Intense song for twin-guitar beginners
90	Sora-buneTOKIO		TOKIO's 'Sora-ship.' The mature coolness of adults.
91	CHE.R.R.Y.YUI		Practice songs for beginner singer-guitarists
92	bouquetback number		Introduction to love songs by back number
93	I wanna see youAbe Mao		Mao Abe, who began her music career under the influence of her family.
94	wrinklebuzzG		Male vocal sad songs for guitar beginners
95	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Practice Asian Kung-Fu Generation songs in half-step-down tuning