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)
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.
Thank youikimonogakari
This is the song that became the theme for the smash-hit drama Gegege no Nyobo.
Thanks to this track, Ikimono-gakari became widely known in households across the country.
With its refreshing, bright melody and approachable difficulty, it should make for enjoyable practice.
Playable with simple chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners (101–110)
YellKobukuro
It’s the title track of Kobukuro’s major-label debut single.
Kobukuro is a proven folk duo who honed their skills on the streets of Osaka, and this song is easy to play.
The low-note picking at the beginning is a great exercise to broaden your playing range.
Wonderful Daysyunikōn
Life doesn’t always go smoothly—in fact, things go wrong more often than not—but isn’t it somehow fun anyway? Why not just keep going and see how it turns out? This song puts you in that easygoing mood.
It’s cool.
March 9Remioromen
Remioromen’s “March 9th,” a staple during graduation season, is a slow-tempo ballad that’s perfect for acoustic guitar beginners to practice.
The chords aren’t too difficult even played as-is, but putting a capo on the 5th fret makes it even easier.
If you struggle with barre chords, try attaching a capo first and then practice.
Country RoadHon’na Yoko
It’s a song made famous by the Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.” Since there aren’t any complex guitar chords, it’s easy to play and widely known.
With just a bit of practice on the chord progression, you’ll be able to play it right away.
The key is comfortable for female vocals, so it’s great for singing and playing guitar.
day by dayMoriyama Naotaro
I like a lot of Naotaro Moriyama’s songs, but I think this is the one that makes me want to play it on acoustic guitar.
It’s not a flashy song, but if you listen closely, it gradually seeps into your heart.
Yahagi in the music video also fits perfectly.