[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] (51–60)
What I’ve DoneLinkin Park
If you think Linkin Park’s music—complete with electronic elements—would be tough to reproduce as a band, why not take on their classic, band-friendly track “What I’ve Done”? Released in 2007, it’s also famous as the ending theme for the movie Transformers.
The lyrics, which vividly portray a protagonist confronting their past and taking a bold new step forward, are deeply moving.
The band sound is both melodic and dynamic, and covering it will undoubtedly help you pick up essential rock band skills.
It’s guaranteed to hype up a live crowd, too.
Having a keyboardist is ideal, but in a pinch you can even cut the piano parts and still make it work!
Heart of GoldNeil Young
Neil Young’s signature work, released in 1972.
It’s a folk-rock classic.
The song is close to a solo vocal-and-guitar style, with a very simple backing arrangement.
The chord progression uses easy-to-play chords, making it beginner-friendly even for band performances.
Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet
As a leading young band of the 2000s, the Australian rock band Jet released a 2003 hit that stands as an indie rock masterpiece, highlighted by its distinctive tambourine and bass.
Built on a brisk rhythm and melody, it’s a danceable number that brilliantly fuses elements of ’60s Motown with ’70s rock sounds.
Featured in Apple’s iPod commercials, the Hollywood film EuroTrip, and the TV show Scrubs, the track—alongside the album Get Born—gained widespread recognition.
Its appeal lies in its feel-good chord progression and playful lyrics.
With plenty of simple chord charts available, it’s ideal as a basic practice piece for guitar and bass.
The drums are a bit challenging, but great for rhythm training.
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.
[Western Rock Edition] Recommended Practice Songs for Beginner Bands [2026] (61–70)
Got Save The QueenSEX PISTOLS
They are a band that epitomizes punk rock.
The sight of vocalist Johnny Rotten singing hunched over and bassist Sid Vicious flipping the bird with his scar-covered body truly embodies punk.
Despite their short period of activity, they influenced many artists.
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.
Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
A song by the American rock band the Eagles, whose total record sales have exceeded 200 million since their debut in 1971.
Set in a fictional hotel, it’s the number that many listeners in Japan first associate with the Eagles.
With its laid-back tempo and straightforward structure, it doesn’t require advanced techniques, making it a great pick for beginner bands.
However, the guitarist may need the focus to play through to the end, as the extended guitar solo in the outro takes up about a third of the entire track.
Also, the distinctive arpeggiated intro—recorded with 13 guitars—is difficult to fully recreate, so it’s best to copy the most prominent phrases.
