This is the song you should work on over winter break to improve your guitar skills!

Winter break gives you plenty of time—it’s a great chance to practice guitar and make real progress!

Maybe you’re not only aiming to get better at guitar, but also feeling the urge to dive deeper into music itself.

You might be unsure which songs are effective for practice, or what to play to better understand music, and find yourself stuck.

So in this article, we’ve gathered lots of practice songs we’d love guitar beginners to try!

We’ll focus on songs that even those who just started playing can handle, so be sure to check them out.

Playlist

This is the song you should work on over winter break to improve your guitar skills!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		The Evangelion opening theme is perfect for practicing chords.
2	EntranceASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		An upbeat song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
3	CarmineELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN's 'Carmine' has an intense sound.
4	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Key points for playing KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette' on guitar
5	Merry LouSIX LOUNGE		SIX LOUNGE's 'Mary Lou': powerful yet gentle music
6	CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy		Chainsaw Man theme song: dark and explosive.
7	You don’t get it.WurtS		A song where it's fun to get creative with how you play the guitar
8	Revolveryonige		yonige's “Revolver” is a memorable song
9	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is a refreshing masterpiece.
10	Everyonechakura		A melancholic song featuring striking single-note guitar lines
11	Mysterious YouSabasusutā		The breezy songs of Saba Sister
12	Let It BeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic, a timeless song loved across generations.
13	Maplesupittsu		A classic by Spitz, perfect for practicing 16-beat rhythms.
14	cherrysupittsu		A classic Spitz song with distinctive playing
15	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Movie theme music with a sense of tension and powerful sound.
16	HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS		The opening theme of the anime “BECK,” a dream of going to America
17	Deeper DeeperONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's 'Deeper …'
18	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		The appeal of the song “Yattemiyou” by WANIMA
19	MixtapeNerd Magnet		A powerful, high-energy track that evokes hope for the future
20	CHE.R.RYYUI		The classic spring song 'CHE.R.RY' is a big hit.
21	That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19		A bright-toned, positive song for the future
22	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon		How to play Aimyon’s “Ai o Tsutaetai Datoka”
23	Maiden in Loveikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic love song
24	Motherkariyushi 58		A song of gratitude to a mother by Kariyushi58
25	Curry Songkururi		A gentle song of curry and everyday life
26	Become the windtsuji ayano		Aya Tsuji’s “Kaze ni Naru” is pleasant.
27	sweet peashaitoopu		A song of aching feelings for someone dear
28	Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo		Kazuo Zaitsu’s classic song “Cactus Flower”
29	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A poignant song themed around graduation and setting out on a journey.
30	Stand By MeBen E. King		Simple and cool songs perfect for beginner guitarists
31	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Representative songs by Spitz, easy even for beginners to play
32	1.2. step to youKANA-BOON		Sequel song to KANA-BOON’s commercial (CM) track
33	tremoloRADWIMPS		Impressive rock songs by RADWIMPS, perfect for beginner guitarists
34	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The soul of the punk rock classic 'Linda Linda'
35	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A heartwarming classic by Motohiro Hata played on acoustic guitar
36	Marigoldaimyon		AIMYON’s “Marigold” is perfect for practice.
37	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s classic song, a hidden gem perfect for practice
38	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric's Fireworks at Lake Kawaguchi
39	43168Remioromen		A song that echoes with memories of Remioromen
40	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, notable for its distinctive guitar phrase.
41	Heroineback number		A relaxed rock song by back number
42	loadToraburyū		A rock ballad filled with sorrow and love
43	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		Singing bittersweet feelings for a senior who is graduating
44	Young adultmakaroni enpitsu		A classic hit by Macaroni Empitsu that portrays the struggles of youth.
45	cloudy skyDOES		The appeal of the anime theme songs by the band DOES
46	American IdiotGreen Day		Green Day’s signature song, “American Idiot.”
47	I’m YoursJason Mraz		Jason Mraz's upbeat song
48	Tomorrow Never KnowsMr.Children		Even now in the 2020s, a leading figure representing Japan…
49	Is that okay?RADWIMPS		A RADWIMPS classic: a song of self-affirmation and love
50	The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HERTS		The beloved classic by THE BLUE HEARTS that stirred up a frenzy
51	Wandervogelkururi		Easily playable rock songs by Quruli
52	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A classic of youth: Ulfuls’ sweet lyrics
53	Shangri-LaChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy's song is memorable.
54	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		Perfect for practicing fingerings—great for challenging pieces for beginner guitarists!
55	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Cap off your youth with a classic perfect for graduation ceremonies.
56	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s songs are perfect for practicing chords.
57	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A masterpiece that fuses reggae and J-pop
58	Message of RougeArai Yumi		the famous theme song from Kiki's Delivery Service
59	Galaxy Express 999Godiego		The legendary band Godiego’s classic song “Galaxy Express 999.”
60	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Children’s anime songs are suitable for beginner guitar players.
61	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Shonen Jidai” that colors the summer
62	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		The world-famous classic by Kyu Sakamoto
63	Don’t say “Lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu		Easy-to-play songs from K-On!
64	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Tonbo” is perfect for beginners.
65	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		An impressive song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
66	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Ai Uta” is a song about love and gratitude.
67	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Okinawan band, beginner-friendly rock song
68	To Hikarimiwa		Best miwa songs for beginners
69	Lingering Snowiruka		A classic of folk songs, with a profoundly deep way to play it.
70	Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta		“Umi no Koe” you can enjoy with sanshin and guitar