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)
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne
Released as the lead single from the album “The Best Damn Thing,” Girlfriend is one of Avril Lavigne’s most famous songs, even reaching No.
1 on the Billboard charts.
It blends cute, girly vibes with a cool, power-pop rock sound.
For girls’ bands looking to cover Western music, how about this one?
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This is a song that became a hot topic as the ending theme for the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” It features many passages that use the higher positions on the guitar, so it’s great for practicing those.
The bass lines that move all over the place and the bouncy drums might be fairly challenging, but the track itself is insanely cool, so it’s definitely one you’ll want to master and perform live.
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.
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.