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.

Playlist

Practice Pieces for Rock Beginners
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	cloudy skyDOES		Gintama OP: A beginner-friendly rock song centered around the D chord
2	silhouetteKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song
3	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving masterpiece that contemplates the universe and life
4	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET's theme song for the Slam Dunk movie
5	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A classic song for rock beginners. You can learn the basics using only power chords.
6	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's movie theme song
7	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric, a classic song for the end of summer
8	Girl SSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s classic song that portrays the struggles of youth
9	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's songs are suitable for beginner guitarists
10	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Opening theme song of Fullmetal Alchemist
11	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The popular theme song from Your Name., a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
12	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		F Chord Practice Song for Beginner Guitarists
13	catDISH//		The hit song “Neko,” with lyrics by Aimyon, is a big success.
14	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A heart-stirring song imbued with luck and will
15	TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu		THE BLUE HEARTS' classic song TRAIN-TRAIN
16	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A heartwarming song that depicts memories of youth and friendship
17	Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK		Song explanations and practice methods for ONE OK ROCK
18	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		AIMYON’s single track, band performance commentary
19	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Perfect for chord practice with Vaundy’s poignant hit
20	summer festivalWhiteberry		A cool-cute track brimming with a festive vibe
21	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Let's have fun practicing with a catchy pop song
22	peace signYonezu Kenshi		My Hero Academia theme song, simple chord progression
23	Deadman’s Galaxy DaysTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		Introduction to the appeal of Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
24	Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.CreepHyp		CreepHyp's first major release
25	Sabrinaieiri reo		Beginner-friendly rock songs by Leo Ieiri
26	asking for the moonKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s rock ’n’ roll song
27	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		A popular upbeat song from a commercial
28	Charonnegoto		An inspiring keyboard-vocal song by Negoto
29	Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu		K-On! ending theme. A beginner-friendly band song.
30	BambinaHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei’s “Bambina” is characterized by a rodeo-style guitar riff.
31	Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple		Gain confidence with guitar riffs
32	Can’t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers		Flea’s distinctive slap spread across the world
33	MissingELLEGARDEN		Beginner-friendly rock songs by ELLEGARDEN
34	My First KissHi-STANDARD		Classic punk rock songs for beginners
35	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		Beginner-friendly Saucy Dog love songs
36	Funny Bunnythe pillows		Beginner-friendly drums song by The Pillows
37	SignalWANIMA		An upbeat song by a melodic hardcore/punk band
38	TwilightGOING UNDER GROUND		A simple practice piece for acoustic guitar
39	Tokyokururi		Quruli's major-label debut song
40	Absolute relationshipakai kouen		An aggressive-sounding girls' band song
41	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne's signature songs
42	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The ending theme of Blood Blockade Battlefront has a high guitar difficulty.
43	red-orangeACIDMAN		ACIDMAN’s heartrending vocals and stylish bass
44	The Hell SongSUM41		Guitar Lesson for Sum 41 Rock Songs
45	American IdiotGreen Day		American Idiot guitar cover standard song
46	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		A song of bittersweet hope at summer’s end
47	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A heartbreaking unrequited-love classic that paints a portrait of longing
48	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		Lord of Major Important Things for Beginners
49	Smoke of LoveChatmonchy		Representative songs of Chatmonchy
50	Overdrivesaidāgāru		Cider Girl carbonated-style sound
51	phantom vibrationKyūso Nekokami		A poppy song for keyboard performance
52	Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK		For beginner guitarists in rock music
53	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		Tokyo Ghoul opening theme song. You can learn how to use effects pedals.
54	copy and pasteguddō mōningu amerika		An upbeat dance track about relationships in the social media era. Suitable for beginners.
55	Let’s start a band.wasureranneeyo		A rallying song that says, “Let’s start a band.”
56	BuddhaRADWIMPS		RADWINPS's new song features funky bass slaps