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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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.
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.
Playable with simple chords! A collection of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners (31–40)
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Wouldn’t it be amazing to do an acoustic guitar solo performance of one of aiko’s cute, heart-fluttering songs? It’s the kind of song that makes you think, “If I practice and pour my feelings into the guitar, it’ll feel incredible,” isn’t it?
It’s okayRADWIMPS
This song is the theme for the film Weathering With You.
The grand string arrangement is striking, but the melody is so beautiful that a simple vocal-and-instrument performance would still be plenty captivating.
There are only a few types of chords, so the progression is very easy.
The rest is just nailing the rhythm.
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
Aimyon’s “Ai o Tsutaetai da Toka” is a song that sings about a variety of emotions related to love over a funky groove.
The electric guitar tone is what creates the original’s funky vibe, so if you’re playing acoustic, it’s recommended to use muting and inventive strumming to recreate that sharpness.
Not only how you subdivide the rhythm, but also being mindful of the speed of your downstrokes and upstrokes will make the attack stand out even more.
The lyrics are densely packed with words, but it might be important to keep moving forward without getting thrown off by that.
Curry Songkururi
Quruli’s “Curry Song” is a gentle piece that layers the warmth of everyday scenes with curry.
Since it feels like a piano-and-vocal performance, you can also make it work as a guitar song by playing the chords on an acoustic guitar.
The chord changes are easy to follow, so feel the song’s rhythm and let the sound ring softly.
Focus on a soft strumming touch; creating a different kind of gentleness than the piano is the key point.
Blue BenchSasuke
This refreshing, melodic song is probably one many people listened to during their school days.
With a simple structure, it’s easy for beginner acoustic guitarists to try.
Released in April 2004 as an indie debut single, it became a huge hit through word of mouth despite being sold only at CD shops in the band’s hometown of Ōmiya.
It has remained beloved for years, even reaching No.
1 on the iTunes J-POP chart in March 2009.
It’s a song that brings back a page of youth and gives you that bittersweet feeling—perfect for when you want to indulge in nostalgia.