Practice Pieces for Rock Beginners
Here are classic and popular rock songs recommended by our studio staff that are easy for beginners who’ve just started a band to take on.
Since they’re all standard tracks that cover the basics, they’re perfect for your very first song.
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Practice Pieces for Rock Beginners (21–30)
peace signYonezu Kenshi
This song is famous as the theme song for the anime My Hero Academia.
The crisp guitar sound feels great.
It’s built on a simple chord progression, so you can play it with just an acoustic guitar.
If you perform it live, definitely try getting the audience to clap along.
Deadman’s Galaxy DaysTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
When it comes to Japanese garage rock, it has to be THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT.
Many people have been captivated by their husky vocals and rock ’n’ roll sound.
Their classic, straight-ahead guitar tones also make their songs a perfect fit for beginners to practice.
Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.CreepHyp
This song opens with an impressive intro featuring strummed guitars.
It was released as CreepHyp’s major-label debut single.
The bass, which makes its presence known with striking lines here and there, is incredibly cool.
Another reason to recommend it is that the song’s structure isn’t complicated.
Sabrinaieiri reo
It was Leo Ieiri’s debut single and was also used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Toriko.
Although it has a rock, chic vibe that might seem difficult, it’s actually famous as a beginner practice piece.
The tempo is relatively slow, making it perfect for beginners to practice.
Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
The ending theme of the TV anime K-On!.
After watching K-On!, many people become interested in bands and start playing guitar and other instruments.
This song is a perfect fit for beginner guitarists and novice bands.
Just be careful—the tempo is fast.
BambinaHotei Tomoyasu
Having debuted as a member of the rock band BOØWY, Tomoyasu Hotei is now one of Japan’s most renowned guitarists.
Bambina was released in 1999 as his 17th single.
Above all, it’s characterized by its rodeo-style guitar riff.
If you can play this song, you’re a bona fide guitar hero.
Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple
Haven’t you heard the “ja-ja-jah” phrase in the intro, even if you’ve never played an instrument? Alongside The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction,” it’s one of the world’s most famous guitar riffs.
Mastering this perfectly will give you the confidence to say, “I can play the guitar!”