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!
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is Kazuyoshi Saito’s 15th single, released on November 21, 1997.
It works well whether you strum with a pick or play fingerstyle arpeggios.
Since 7th chords are used effectively, once you’ve learned major and minor chords, try practicing this song next.
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.
Maplesupittsu
Spitz is also popular for acoustic guitar beginners’ practice songs, right? Among their tracks, Cherry and Robinson are classics, and Kaede also enjoys lasting popularity.
The rhythm is relaxed, so it’s easy for beginners to play and easy to memorize.
The chords are a bit tricky as-is, so try practicing with a capo.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
It’s one of ONE OK ROCK’s hugely popular songs.
It’s a hard-hitting, crisp, and cool rock track, but doing an acoustic guitar and vocal cover isn’t a bad idea either! It may sound difficult, but the chords are actually quite simple.
It’s a song I’d love rock fans to try tackling.
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.