[Western Rock Edition] Recommended Practice Songs for Beginner Bands [2026]
Among beginner band members, many may have started playing instruments because they admired overseas rock bands, right?
If you’re going to perform, you’d love to play your favorite Western rock songs—but it’s hard to know which tracks are doable for beginners…
So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs that are easy for band beginners to practice.
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits—so please use this as a reference.
Some songs may be a bit challenging, but if you practice the tracks we’re about to introduce, you should pick up the techniques needed to play rock band songs!
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[Western Rock Edition] Recommended Practice Songs for Beginner Bands [2026] (61–70)
When You Were YoungThe Killers
Released in September 2006 by The Killers from Las Vegas, Nevada, this song marked a turning point in their musical direction.
It features a grand, expansive soundscape influenced by U2 and Bruce Springsteen, along with strikingly straightforward guitar riffs.
The lyrics, which depict the gap between youthful ideals and reality, carry a universal message that resonates with everyone.
It’s a track from the album Sam’s Town that reached No.
14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Included in the video games Guitar Hero III and Rock Band, it continues to be loved around the world.
Because the guitar and drum parts are simply structured, it’s recommended for those who want to learn the basics of a band sound.
It’s a song that lets you fully experience The Killers’ powerful signature sound.
When Doves CryPrince
The first single from the soundtrack to the movie that launched Prince, Purple Rain, and his first major hit.
It uses only four chords.
Unless you sing it like Prince, it’s hard to make it listenable, but the playing itself is easy.
Rock Around the ClockBill Haley & His Comets
One of the classic songs from the dawn of rock.
It became even more famous after being used in the title sequence of the film American Graffiti.
Since it’s a straightforward rock ’n’ roll number, capturing the groove matters more than technical prowess.
If the band members are in sync, even beginners can deliver a great performance.
FireJimi Hendrix
You could say that the entire history of the modern electric guitar starts with Jimi Hendrix.
The technique of playing at high volume with a distorted guitar tone originates with him.
He has many masterpieces, but I selected “Fire,” which is relatively easy to play.
Wild ThingThe Troggs
The Troggs covered a pre-existing song.
It became a big hit and is often thought of as one of their originals.
It’s a number with an extremely simple chord progression, as if it were made as a band practice piece.
Still, it might be hard to play it with the kind of flavor the Troggs have.