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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.

Playable with simple chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners (101–110)

Lingering Snowiruka

Dolphin [Iruka] / Nagori-yuki [Lingering Snow] (Single Version) Official Audio with translation
Lingering Snowiruka

A bittersweet folk number sung by Iruka—it’s a classic.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing with heartfelt emotion.

The strumming pattern is simple, so it’s easy to play.

Although it’s originally a woman’s song, the key works for men as well, making it a great piece for both genders to practice.

Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu

Odoru Pompokorin / B.B. Queens (Cover)
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

Kaoru Amane (Erika Sawajiri) Taiyo no Uta solo acoustic cover drama Taiyo no Uta
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.

tremoloRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS / Tremolo [Acoustic Solo Performance]
tremoloRADWIMPS

This is a track from RADWIMPS’ third album.

Even though it wasn’t released as a single, it’s a very popular song.

It has a driving feel, but it still looks cool when performed as a solo with vocals and guitar.

Since it’s a simple song made up mostly of just four chords, it’s easy to play and sing.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

[Guitar] The Only Flower in the World / SMAP (Noriyuki Makihara) Beginner-Friendly Chords
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.

Play with Easy Chords! A Collection of Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners (111–120)

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

Certain Thing / Kazumasa Oda (COVER) Solo Acoustic Performance
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.