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 Songs for Rock Beginners (41–50)
red-orangeACIDMAN
The wistful, husky vocals and the crisp, articulate bass are so stylish.
This is a song that the three-piece rock band ACIDMAN has been performing since their indie days.
The relaxed tempo is one of the reasons I recommend it.
The vocalist Nobuo Oki uses a guitar called a Rickenbacker.
Having a “cool instrument” can also boost your motivation to practice.
The Hell SongSUM41
This is a song by Sum 41, a rock band from Canada, featuring powerful, cool distorted guitar tones.
It’s uptempo, but each phrase is simple, making it perfect for beginners to practice.
I recommend breaking it down and practicing part by part—once you’ve nailed one section, move on to the next.
American IdiotGreen Day
American Idiot is a staple song for people who cover Western rock bands.
Especially on guitar, you can play the whole song using just movements of your index and middle fingers.
Practice the parts where the performance holds back throughout the song so you can hit them cleanly with your bandmates.
The anti-war message is also very fitting for a punk rock band and is a nice touch.
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
A heartwarming song that paints a scene at summer’s end, where ache and hope intersect.
It’s one of the tracks included on RADWIMPS’ album “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintō ni Motte Iki Wasureta Ichimai,” which marked their major-label debut in February 2006.
Simple yet emotional rock sounds define the song, which was first performed at the band’s milestone one-man live show in September 2005, becoming a work that symbolized their leap into the major scene.
It’s a piece that touches the heartstrings and makes you want to revisit it during that season when summer’s afterglow lingers and the signs of autumn begin to appear.
It’s also approachable for beginners and quite popular, so take this opportunity to give it a try.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Here is a classic song that paints a bittersweet longing for someone you admire from afar.
Told from a delicate male perspective, this unrequited love story resonates deeply with listeners.
Released by back number in June 2013, the track combines a pop sensibility with a wistful melody and emotionally stirring lyrics.
The diary-like words capture feelings for someone out of reach, vividly expressing emotions that many have experienced.
In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Brewery “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, winning over an even wider audience.
Anyone who has felt the pangs of love or unrequited affection will surely relate to this song.
It is also known as a piece where you can learn basic guitar chord progressions, making it a popular practice song for those starting out in rock.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Lord of Major’s “Taisetsu na Mono” was explosively popular even as an indie release.
It’s a cool rock number that makes you feel refreshed just by listening.
This song is also so familiar that it’s considered a staple for beginner bands.
Rather than as a first song, I recommend tackling it as your second or third.
There’s a guitar solo in the interlude, and at the end of the song there are solos for bass and drums that use a cowbell.
If you don’t have a cowbell, substitute the ride cymbal bell.
Chorus work is important to capture the song’s feel, so if you’re unsure about the harmony pitches, use a keyboard to check them.
Once the overall performance locks in, focus on your stage presence, too!
Smoke of LoveChatmonchy
This is Chatmonchy’s major-label debut single, a release that defined an era for 2000s girl bands.
The contrast between the sparse, quiet sections and the catchy chorus really stands out.
It incorporates many fundamental drum patterns, making it perfect for practice.