[Western Rock Edition] Recommended Practice Songs for Beginner Bands [2026]

Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)

“Do I Wanna Know?”, a signature track by Arctic Monkeys—the British indie rock band renowned worldwide.

Released as the second single from the album AM, this song pairs a dark, moody sound with lyrics about unstable romantic feelings and a powerful longing to reconnect, making it truly emblematic of the band.

Its distinctive guitar riff and groovy rhythm are the essence of band performance.

For beginners in rock bands, it might be a bit challenging, but since the guitar riff is largely repetitive, if you practice it until it’s second nature, you’ve essentially got the whole song.

Mastering this will undoubtedly help you grow as a guitarist—so give it a try!

Girl friendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

A song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, whose debut album, released at the tender age of 17, sold around 20 million copies worldwide and has continued to be loved by listeners around the globe since that striking debut.

It’s a catchy, upbeat number that really gets crowds going live.

The drums feature many fills and have some challenging parts, but if you can’t quite manage them, it’s fine to simplify to match your skill level.

The guitar and bass don’t use difficult techniques, but if you’re comfortable, adding backing vocals while playing will bring you closer to the feel of the original.

With its moderate level of difficulty, it’s a great choice for beginner bands to take on.

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Pumped Up KicksFoster The People

Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks (Official Video)

We’re introducing a signature track by the American indie band Foster the People, known for their catchy melodies and indie-pop sound.

Characterized by its brisk rhythm and hum-along hooks, this piece was crafted by Mark Foster in just five hours in September 2010.

Featured on the album Torches, it became a massive hit, spending eight consecutive weeks at No.

3 on the Billboard chart in 2011.

Its melodic tune has been used in the TV drama Entourage and has won popularity across a wide audience.

With its simple chord progression and memorable melody line, it’s an ideal song for learning basic band arrangement and performance.

Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes

The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

A signature track by The White Stripes, characterized by its powerful riff and minimal sound.

Released by the American rock duo in February 2003, the song is included on their fourth album, Elephant.

Its lyrics, depicting a strong resolve to stay true to one’s will despite external pressure and criticism, resonated with many listeners.

The track won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing.

Embraced across the global sports scene, it is also widely used as a chant at international soccer tournaments.

With its simple yet clear chord progression and rhythmic pattern, it’s a highly recommended piece for those learning the basics of band performance.

ParanoidBlack Sabbath

BLACK SABBATH – “Paranoid” (Official Video)

One of Black Sabbath’s signature songs and a classic in rock history.

It’s used all over the place in rock-themed movies.

Since it just repeats four basic chords over and over, it’s perfect when you want to play something with a good groove right away.