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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To the futureKiroro
Could this be called a nostalgic youth song? Many of Kiroro’s songs are easy to understand and sing, so there are plenty that even acoustic guitar beginners can try.
“Mirai e” can be sung and performed in a variety of situations, so it might be a good one to include among your practice pieces.
Blowin’ in the WindBob Dylan
Bob Dylan released a simple yet moving classic in 1963.
Included on the album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” it became the song that brought his name to worldwide recognition thanks to Peter, Paul and Mary’s hit cover.
Playable with just three simple chords, it combines singable familiarity with a deep message, making it a perfect practice piece for beginner guitarists.
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
A bittersweet number that depicts a farewell scene with a driving tempo.
The chord changes are quick and some phrases will keep your hands busy, but it really comes together if you can maintain a steady strum.
Fast songs tend to rush in tempo, so it’s best to practice with that in mind.
walnutMr.Children
It’s a song that starts by speaking to someone, and come to think of it, walnuts really do give off a vibe like they’ll listen to you.
The lyrics make me feel a kind of loneliness, like I’ve become an old man, but I love how there’s still a sense of hope in there.
Daydream BelieverZa Taimāzu
It’s a famous American song from the 1960s that became popular in Japan through a Japanese-language cover by Kiyoshiro Imawano’s band, The Timers.
It’s a fun tune that everyone—from adults to children—can hum along to.
The chord progression is simple, so it’s the kind of song you can master quickly and want to sing together with everyone!
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao
Suga Shikao is a musician often called the “King of Funk” in Japan, but he’s also highly regarded for his mellow ballads.
This song is one of them—a classic that’s included on his best-of album.
The melody, delivered with his distinctive voice, seems to slip gently into your heart.
While many of Suga Shikao’s songs are quite challenging, this one is easy in both chords and strumming, so it’s great for practice.
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threadNakajima Miyuki
It’s a song that has been praised as a masterpiece and covered by various top artists like Mr.
Children and JUJU.
It’s often used at weddings, and the lyrics are deep, moving, and beautiful.
How about practicing it as a solo accompaniment and performing it as entertainment at the wedding?