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2024 rocker 29 by Demi Lovato is a great high-energy track for developing electric players. A single from her eighth studio album Holy Fvck, 29 features a nice blend of accompaniment textures for electric guitar, including tenths, power chords, full chords and a nice dynamic curve from the verse through to the highpoint of the chorus.
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Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish is the title track from her second album Happier Than Ever. Released in 2021, the casual, old-school guitar style makes it sounds more like a 1950s Country lament until the energy starts to build towards the Grunge/thrash style ending. An intelligent mix of chords and the blending of styles make it a great song for acoustic guitarists.
Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes is the big global hit from their 2003 album Elephant. Based on a simple seven-note riff it, became the White Stripesβ most enduring hit and remains popular around the world on radio, television and streaming formats. The riff, repeated in power chords, and the solo based on the same tune make it a perfect choice for developing electric guitarists.
The classic β90s hit from Oasis that became their signature song and epitomizes the whole Britpop era. The opening strains from the rhythm guitar are one of the most recognizable of all strumming songs. The original is played on acoustic steel-string but it sounds great on electrics too. Not so suitable for nylon-strings though; you wonβt get the jangle!
This lovely fingerstyle number has become a wedding staple around the world since its release in 2017. Whilst the original is played on acoustic steel-strings, it sounds great on classical guitar. It can also sound good on electric guitars with medium-heavy gauge strings and wider spacing to allow for comfortable finger-picking.
Wow, a current hit song with a prominent and continuous electric guitar part! Okay, weβre doing it! Medium tempo number that doesnβt just repeat the same four bars over and over (what a relief)! The part is intelligently arranged and fits really neatly with the percussion track, making it a good chart to play along with. Works best on electric but will also sound okay on steel-string acoustic.
2024 rocker 29 by Demi Lovato is a great high-energy track for developing electric players. A single from her eighth studio album Holy Fvck, 29 features a nice blend of accompaniment textures for electric guitar, including tenths, power chords, full chords and a nice dynamic curve from the verse through to the highpoint of the chorus.
Shady Lane by Pavement is from their 1997 album Brighten The Corners and is a fun song for developing players. Whilst not a big hit while the band was together it has maintained an enduring appeal and itβs medium tempo blend of simple power chords and open-position chords make it a fun choice for electric and acoustic guitars.
Count The Ways by The Last Dinner Party is ideal for developing players. Itβs a great example of how lead guitar can create interesting accompaniment work with pounding on power chords for a whole song. The second track from their second album From The Pyre, Count The Ways is a great chart for electric players.
Keith is the tongue-in-cheek hit that propelled Playlunch into the mainstream. Self-described as βBogan Funkβ Keith is from their 2025 album Sex Ed and charted at #4 in the 2026 Triple J Top 100. The high energy funk-rock style of Keith makes it a fun jam track for electric players developing advanced chords & funk rhythms.
I Got You by Split Enz is the breakout hit from their 1980 album True Colours. Following a series of brilliantly quirky albums and singles this sharper power-pop style produced success for the band outside of New Zealand and Australia. The distinctive intro and contrasting rhythms of the verse and chorus make I Got You a great chart for electric players.
Big Dreams by Amyl & The Sniffers is a classic Rock ballad. From their award-winning third album Cartoon Darkness, itβs one of the hit songs that has propelled the band to global success in 2025. An old-school arpeggio melody, strong rhythms and a neat, classic lead solo make this a great chart for electric players.