[2026] A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs for Jam Sessions
If you play an instrument, being able to enjoy jam sessions is probably one of your goals.
Through improvisation, players can elevate each other’s musicianship and create special music that can only be born in the moment.
Still, many people may wonder, “Which songs should I start with?” So this time, from among Western songs beloved by musicians around the world, we’ll introduce tracks that are easy to incorporate into jam sessions.
By playing these songs, your jam session experience is sure to become richer.
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[2026] Recommended Western Songs for Jam Sessions (21–30)
Change The WorldEric Clapton
Eric Clapton’s signature song, Change The World.
If you play guitar, there’s a good chance you can play this one.
There’s a lot to memorize—like the chord progression and structure—but once you’ve got it down, it’s very easy, so it’s great for beginners.
Since there are many chords, it’s easy to improvise using a single scale.
You can also have fun in many ways: extend the length of the tune to trade solos, play the vocal melody on keys, and more.
Be sure to learn it and enjoy!
Wayne’s ThangKenny Garrett
Another tune by Kenny Garrett.
Once a session starts, don’t you find that quite a few people feel the development tends to be monotonous or that it’s hard to know where to end? Although this piece doesn’t have a prominent theme, it features breaks that come in at just the right moments.
The delayed auto-wah sound in the latter half is also easy to imitate, so definitely give it a try!
MRGThe New Mastersounds
Here’s “MRG,” a track by THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS—a band that carries on New Orleans funk and has successfully reimagined it with a modern sensibility—where the guitar riff in the main theme is especially cool.
Creating this level of groove with such a minimal number of notes is no small feat, but it’s a must-know for contemporary funk fans.
If you’re among those in the know, just kick things off with the guitar riff—jump in and you’ll be grooving together in perfect sync!
Headin’ HomeJoshua Redman
It’s a bit on the minor side, but definitely worth playing! Even during the rests, if every member shares the same 16th-note feel, you should be able to capture a groove similar to the original.
The bass line, which fills every gap, is the key to the track.
Drummers who tend to overuse crash cymbals can end up ruining it, so be careful!
Summertime BluesBlue Cheer
A true classic among classics, Summertime Blues.
In this video, we introduce Blue Cheer’s arrangement.
The song was originally released by Eddie Cochran in the 1950s, but thanks to how easy it is to arrange and how cool it is, it’s been covered by psychedelic rock bands like Blue Cheer in the video, early punk bands, and in Japan by artists like Kiyoshiro Imawano.
It’s very easy to adapt, so have fun with it however you like! An acoustic version is great too!