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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Playable with simple chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners (91–100)
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.
supernovaBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 11th single, released on November 23, 2005.
You might find yourself captivated by the grandeur and beauty of the song.
The lyrics are wonderful as well.
It’s a perfect piece for singing and playing on acoustic guitar.
There aren’t a huge number of chords, but a nice variety is used in good balance, so it’s also great for studying chords!
ImagineJohn Lennon
A textbook-level classic by the famous Beatles member John Lennon.
Many great songs are surprisingly simple, and this one has no complex structure, making it highly recommended for beginner guitarists.
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.
Footsteps ~Be Strong~Mr.Children
This song also served as the theme for the drama “Nobunaga Concerto.” It recalls classic Mr.
Children hits while still showcasing a band that keeps evolving.
Since the original key is F, playing it as-is is packed with barre chords, but using a capo to simplify things will significantly lower the difficulty.
If you play acoustic guitar, Mr.
Children’s songs are like a rite of passage.
You can learn a variety of chord applications, so I highly recommend taking on the challenge.
Slow BalladRC sakuseshon
Released on January 21, 1976, this is RC Succession’s sixth single.
It’s a song beloved by many artists.
The piece progresses in 6/8 time, but you don’t need to think about it too much—just let yourself sink into the rhythm with a kind of waltz-like feel as you play.
It also makes good practice for arpeggio technique!
Rosieaiko
This is aiko’s 8th single, released on May 30, 2001.
The original recording features electric guitar, but it would likely suit a powerful acoustic strumming approach.
With its various elements—chords, progression, and strumming patterns—this song is highly recommended as a practice piece for acoustic guitar.