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Easy Street by Queens of the Stone Age, released mid 2026, features a signature chord riff and makes a great chart for developing players. The relaxed tempo and dreamy alt-country vibes of Easy Street make it a perfect track to play along with for all steel-string guitarists.
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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.
Easy Street by Queens of the Stone Age, released mid 2026, features a signature chord riff and makes a great chart for developing players. The relaxed tempo and dreamy alt-country vibes of Easy Street make it a perfect track to play along with for all steel-string guitarists.
A huge hit in 1978, Itβs a Heartache brought Bonnie Tyler to international fame and success. The infectious folk tinged, sing-along style has ensured itβs enduring appeal and introduced Bonnie to new generations of listeners. For guitarists, the strong acoustic and electric guitar lines of Itβs a Heartache make it a great classic pop choice.
Classic country-rock hit Take it Easy by The Eagles is a great song for steel-string players. From their 1972 album Eagles, Take it Easy features a great example of high-energy rhythm guitar as well as signature solo lines. This chart is for the rhythm part and makes an excellent choice for established intermediate players ready for the energy demands of a fast tempo.
2 or 3 is a fantastic progression for guitarists. Classic retro Pop by multi-instrumentalist brothers Brian & Michael DβAddario (aka Lemon Twigs), this is a great example of song craft that steps outside the predictable Pop formulae. 2 or 3 is the second single from their 2026 album Look For Your Mind and is a rewarding chord example for steel-string guitarists.
My Island Home by Warumpi Band is the compelling original version of the 1990s hit version by Christine Anu. One of the singles from their 1987 album Go Bush!, the classic Aussie rock vibe to this version of My Island Home makes it a great song for guitarists.
Whatβs Up by 4 Non Blondes is an ideal track for developing steel-string acoustic, and electric guitarists. From their enormously successful 1992 album Bigger, Better, Faster, More!β βWhatβs Up is the global hit that made 4NB one of the biggest one-hit-wonders of the Grunge rock era. It has since become a staple of Rock playlists in the streaming era.