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