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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Play with Easy Chords! A Collection of Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners (111–120)
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
This song, performed only with guitar and strings, is one you’ll want to nail note-for-note with arpeggios.
The intro and interlude are played almost like solo guitar, so you might think it’s difficult.
However, once you try it, you’ll find it’s surprisingly easy.
One big advantage of doing covers is that you can pick up a variety of playing techniques like these.
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
Hoshino Gen’s heartwarming singer-songwriter piece, “Kudaranai no Naka ni.” With down-to-earth lyrics, it’s a song that looks pretty cool once you can play it as a solo acoustic.
The F and B chords are often considered the first hurdles, but this one is recommended for those who’ve gotten past that stage.
The frequent use of minor 7th chords is very Hoshino Gen—stylish and tasteful.
Some chords may look a bit tricky, but they’re actually simpler to fret than their names suggest, so why not give it a try to expand your chord repertoire?
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!
don’t cry anymoremiwa
It’s the first major-label single by the female singer-songwriter miwa, and it was also used as a drama theme song.
Even beginners can play it relatively easily by using a capo like in this video.
It’s also recommended for those who want to practice the F chord, as it’s easier to press with a capo.
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
It’s a famous song by BEGIN, a band that represents Okinawa.
Although it’s about Okinawa, it’s widely loved throughout Japan.
This song is easy to play if you put a capo on the 3rd fret and use a D chord progression.
There are only six chords, so it’s perfect for beginners.
In conclusion
We’ve put together a generous selection of recommended songs for beginners who want to sing and play on acoustic guitar.
We focused on songs you can play once you’ve learned a few basic chords, so give them a try! Some songs are a bit challenging, but there are simplified chord versions available online.
If a song you like feels a little tough, try searching for simplified chords.
Start by practicing to accompany yourself with chords, and once you improve, challenge yourself with the original phrases.