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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Easy Chords, Easy Playing! A Collection of Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners (21–30)
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
This is back number’s 8th single, “Takaneno Hanako-san.” It’s a great song for a solo acoustic performance.
You might need a bit of practice for the intro, but the chords are all easy to hold, so it’s recommended for beginners!
rainbowarashi
If you’re an Arashi fan, this is one song you’ll definitely think, “I want to practice this as a solo acoustic performance!” With sweet, heart-fluttering lyrics, it’s a love song that makes you think, “Love is wonderful.” It’s also rare to hear Kazunari Ninomiya do a solo performance, and his meltingly smooth voice is absolutely captivating.
The original is a piano solo-vocal version, but as in the video, it also has a great vibe on acoustic guitar.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
This is the 15th single by Elephant Kashimashi, released on July 30, 1997.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to sing at the top of their lungs and strum an acoustic guitar! The chord progression in the A section might be a bit challenging, but it’s used very often, so this is a great chance to learn it.
That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19
“Ano Kamihikoki Kumorizora Watte” by 19 is a signature song of the duo, released as their second single.
The chords used are centered on bright tones, evoking a positive atmosphere that looks toward the future.
While the chord changes give the impression of occurring gently, the vocals feel quite word-dense, which makes it seem more challenging to perform as a solo singer-guitarist.
It’s important to firmly grasp the overall rhythm and then catch the timing of the chord changes from there.
Become the windtsuji ayano
It’s a refreshing tune that lets you feel the wind.
It’s the theme song from the Ghibli film “The Cat Returns.” Ayano Tsuji sings it with a ukulele in hand, but there’s also a guitar chord chart available, and using an acoustic guitar gives it a slightly fuller sound.
With its cute tempo, it’s a fun song to sing.
bouquetback number
Back Number’s “Hanataba” is popular as a practice song for beginner acoustic guitarists.
Many of Back Number’s songs are at a slow tempo, so beginners should find them relatively easy to play.
While this song has a relaxed rhythm, there are parts where the chord changes come quickly, making it a good practice piece.
Start at a slower tempo and gradually speed up.
Flash GirlToukyou Jihen
This is a song Tokyo Jihen released as a digital download single on November 21, 2007.
The lyrics are wonderful, and it’s a masterpiece full of drive! It’s nice to play the A section with a bit of muting, and then strum the acoustic guitar in the chorus.