Five 1-String Songs To Teach Beginner Guitar Students (Not the usual ones!)
1 String Songs that you can teach your students to improve their picking!
If you're searching for fresh, simple ways to engage and motivate your beginner students, consider introducing them to one-string songs. These songs are not only easy to pick up, requiring minimal finger dexterity and movement, but they also help students quickly feel a sense of achievement.
In this blog post, we'll explore five one-string songs that are perfect for helping beginners build confidence and improve their timing and rhythm without feeling overwhelmed. From classic rock riffs to catchy modern melodies, these tunes provide a fun and accessible entry point to the world of guitar playing. Let's dive in and discover how these simple songs can make your teaching both enjoyable and effective.
In The End by Linkin Park
A nice alternative to the usual ‘Ode to Joy’ or ‘Frere Jacques’ 1-String Song. Most people know this piano melody at the start of the song.
2. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day
A rock classic that everyone knows. I love getting my students to learn the melody and then learn the chords that accompany the melody.
3. The Batman Theme Song (Original)
A fun little tune to play on any string. This one’s great for developing finger dexterity and speed in your students. I get them to use their ring, middle and pointer finger to play each fret slowly and gradually speed it up.
4. Astronaut In The Ocean - Masked Wolf
A super popular rap riff that every child and teenager knows and loves!
5. The Harry Potter Theme Song (Hedwig’s Theme)
A bit more advanced for beginner students but this song is so fun to play, I guarantee your students will practice this a lot until they get it!
