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 (101–110)
Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu
A classic that swept through Japan’s 1980s music scene, depicting a sweetly romantic story.
Its nostalgic melody and lyrics that capture delicate emotions resonate deeply.
Yoshinori Monta’s distinctive husky voice beautifully expresses its romantic worldview.
Released in April 1980, it held the No.
1 spot on the Oricon charts for 10 consecutive weeks and won the Gold Prize at the 22nd Japan Record Awards.
Built mainly on three chords—Em, Am, and B7—with just a single Em/A appearing once, it’s a perfect song for mastering guitar fundamentals.
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
It’s the theme song from the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan—a tune everyone, from adults to kids, knows and can enjoy.
There are no complex chords at all, and it basically uses just four chords.
It’s an easy, fun song to start with.
Give it a try!
Song of the SunKaoru Amane
It was also used as an insert song in the movie “Midnight Sun” (Taiyō no Uta).
It’s sung by Erika Sawajiri, who drew a lot of attention for various reasons.
Although it’s a gentle, mellow piece, the chorus has a solid lift, so if you’re doing a solo performance with accompaniment, the vocals become a key focal point in this song.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
This song by the now-disbanded SMAP climbed back up the charts after a buying campaign encouraged people to “buy this song to show your support for the members!” I’m sure it will continue to be a cherished song for years to come.
It’s also a great idea to practice this trending song on acoustic guitar.
Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
It’s the 22nd single by THE HIGH-LOWS, released on February 11, 2004.
Originally, it was a track from their first album released in 1995, and it’s been used as the theme song in many commercials and films, as well as covered by various artists.
The chords are all major, and the progression is very simple!
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Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
It’s a hit song by Chatmonchy with a unique vibe.
Playing it in the original key is difficult, so if you put a capo on the first fret and use an Am chord progression, it becomes easier.
There’s an odd time signature that appears partway through, but if you practice along with the recording, you can learn how to feel the timing and more.
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
The original key is A♯, so full index-finger barre chords appear frequently.
In other words, it’s a difficult song for beginners.
However, if you put a capo on the 3rd fret and play using G chord progressions, it becomes easy to play.
Give this classic a try the easy way.