Playable with easy chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners
I want to try singing and playing acoustic guitar, but I don’t know which song to start practicing…
I’m sure many people feel the same way.
Even songs introduced as “easy enough for beginners” can sometimes include chords you’re not comfortable with.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended songs for acoustic guitar beginners.
If you look online, you can find the chords for each song, so if there’s a song you want to try, check the chords, and if you find one that seems playable, go ahead and give it a shot!
First, aim to be able to sing while playing the accompaniment with chords.
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Play with easy chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners (71–80)
Monsterarashi
This is Arashi’s 30th single, released on May 19, 2010, and it was the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Kaibutsu-kun.” Since most of the song is composed only of major and minor chords, it’s surprisingly approachable to take on.
When playing on acoustic guitar, a key point is that the playing style changes depending on the part—A melody, B melody, chorus, interlude, and so on!
contrailArai Yumi
This song became the theme for the Studio Ghibli film The Wind Rises.
I was struck by how it played over the ending, adding depth to the bittersweet story.
It’s a wonderful piece written by a young Yumi Arai.
While it’s piano-based, performing it on acoustic guitar also has its charm.
Anytime, as many times as you likeKimura Yumi
This is the theme song from the film Spirited Away.
If you’re a Ghibli fan, it’s definitely a piece you’ll want to play.
In the original, Kimura plays it on the harp, so using arpeggios on the guitar might capture the atmosphere better.
Since it’s slow-tempo, it’s easy to practice.
Play with Easy Chords! A Collection of Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners (81–90)
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
A five-piece pop-rock band that made their major debut in 2012, wacci’s song.
It’s a track that lets you soak in a sentimental mood, with memorable, bittersweet lyrics and melody.
Most of the chords are simple, making it approachable for beginner guitarists; however, it also features chords like D/F#, where strings 1–3 are fretted, strings 4 and 5 are open, and the 6th string is held down.
This requires practicing a grip that wraps the neck so you can fret with your thumb.
Once you master this form, it will be useful for many acoustic guitar songs, so it’s a good idea to get comfortable with it through this piece.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima’s songs have a gentle feel with a relaxed tempo, so I feel they suit the acoustic guitar perfectly.
How can someone produce a voice so soft and warm? I really admire it.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
Released in November 1993 as his solo debut single, this song is widely cherished as one of Fumiya Fujii’s signature works.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Asunaro Hakusho, it quickly drew major attention.
Its lyrics, which poignantly depict lost love, and its moving melody have resonated with many people and kept the song beloved for years.
Featuring the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, the piece delivers deep emotion despite its simple arrangement.
It’s also a popular staple at weddings, cherished as a song that adds color to moments of happiness.
I wanna see youAbe Mao
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe, who was exposed to music from an early age due to her family’s influence and began serious musical activities in high school.
Her debut single “I wanna see you,” released as a double A-side with “Tsutaetai Koto,” is a track whose cute vocals and stylish melody linger in your ears.
Since the guitar uses only simple techniques, it should be easy to perform even in a band setting.
And because it features only basic chords, it’s a pop tune you can also enjoy performing as an acoustic guitar-and-vocal piece.