30 Best Electric Guitar Songs for Beginners: Easy & Fun Riffs

Learning electric guitar can feel daunting, but mastering iconic riffs is a fantastic way to build confidence and skill. This isn't about learning complex solos overnight; it's about tackling instantly recognizable tunes that offer a rewarding challenge for beginners. We've compiled a list of songs that perfectly balance accessibility with musical impact, allowing you to experience the thrill of playing legendary rock anthems. From the soaring power ballads that defined a generation to the grunge anthems that shook the world, this collection showcases the diversity and enduring power of rock music. The goal is to introduce you to the joy of playing these timeless classics, letting you tap into the energy and emotion that have captivated listeners for decades.

This carefully curated selection will take you on a journey through rock history, showing how simple yet effective riffs can create unforgettable soundscapes. You'll learn to navigate powerful rhythms and captivating melodies, building your dexterity and musical understanding along the way. Whether you're drawn to the heavy, driving energy of some tracks or the more melodic, soulful others, this list will empower you to play music you love, unlocking a deeper appreciation for the art of guitar playing. Embark on this musical adventure; you might be surprised at how quickly you progress and how much fun you have.

  • November Rain
    1

    November Rain

    Guns N' Roses

    1991

    Use Your Illusion I

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    2

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    Nirvana

    1991

    Nevermind (Remastered)

  • Sweet Child O' Mine
    3

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    Guns N' Roses

    1987

    Appetite For Destruction

  • Back In Black
    4

    Back In Black

    AC/DC

    1980

    Back In Black

  • Seven Nation Army
    5

    Seven Nation Army

    The White Stripes

    2003

    Elephant

  • Take Me Home, Country Roads
    6

    Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver

    1971

    Poems, Prayers and Promises

  • Hotel California
    7

    Hotel California

    The Eagles

    1976

  • Hey Jude
    8

    Hey Jude

    The Beatles

    1968

    With The Beatles (Remastered)

  • All The Small Things
    9

    All The Small Things

    blink-182

    1999

    Enema Of The State

  • I Want to Know What Love Is
    10

    I Want to Know What Love Is

    Foreigner

    1985

    Agent Provocateur

  • Highway to Hell
    11

    Highway to Hell

    AC/DC

    1979

    Highway to Hell

  • Imagine
    12

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • Comfortably Numb
    13

    Comfortably Numb

    Pink Floyd

    1979

    The Wall

  • Wish You Were Here
    14

    Wish You Were Here

    Pink Floyd

    1975

    Wish You Were Here

  • Let It Be
    15

    Let It Be

    The Beatles

    1970

    Let It Be (Remastered)

  • Satisfaction
    16

    Satisfaction

    The Rolling Stones

    1965

    Out Of Our Heads

  • Stairway to Heaven
    17

    Stairway to Heaven

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • Brown Eyed Girl
    18

    Brown Eyed Girl

    Van Morrison

    1967

    Blowin' Your Mind!

  • Sweet Home Alabama
    19

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Lynyrd Skynyrd

    1974

    Second Helping (Expanded Edition)

  • Unchained Melody
    20

    Unchained Melody

    The Righteous Brothers

    1965

    Just Once In My Life

  • Rock You Like A Hurricane
    21

    Rock You Like A Hurricane

    Scorpions

    1984

    Love At First Sting

  • Another Brick in the Wall
    22

    Another Brick in the Wall

    Pink Floyd

    1979

  • Black Dog
    23

    Black Dog

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • Hey Joe
    24

    Hey Joe

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    1966

  • Brain Stew
    25

    Brain Stew

    Green Day

    1996

    Insomniac

  • I Love Rock 'n' Roll
    26

    I Love Rock 'n' Roll

    Joan Jett , the Blackhearts

    1981

  • Sunshine Of Your Love
    27

    Sunshine Of Your Love

    Cream

    1967

    Disraeli Gears (Deluxe Edition)

  • La Bamba
    28

    La Bamba

    Los Lobos

    1987

    Bad Animals

  • You've Got a Friend in Me
    29

    You've Got a Friend in Me

    Randy Newman

    1995

    Toy Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Wild Thing
    30

    Wild Thing

    The Troggs

    1966