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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Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
The lyrics start off with a shout, but the chords are cool and the rhythm moves along nicely, making it a song you can play with lots of energy.
Since Tortoise Matsumoto from Ulfuls has such a cool image, I’d like to broaden my range someday and try playing it on electric guitar too.
On acoustic, I think you can capture the vibe by holding the chords and strumming straight through.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
A signature song by Masaharu Fukuyama that shines when sung with a smooth, heartfelt touch.
If you can play it with acoustic guitar arpeggios, it really lands stylishly.
Slow downstrokes alone work fine, but it’s definitely a song where you’ll want to practice and learn the arpeggios like the original.
seesaw gameMr.Children
Released on August 10, 1995, this is Mr.Children’s ninth single.
It topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks.
It’s an up-tempo track, with acoustic guitar strumming effectively adding accents to shape the rhythm.
Highly recommended for those who want to play a cool “jaka-jaaan!” style strum!
strollInoue Azumi
This is the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s timeless classic “My Neighbor Totoro.” It’s a song that kids really enjoy, so it’s handy to remember.
The original key is C, which makes it easy to learn.
Incidentally, like other Ghibli works, this piece was composed by Joe Hisaishi.
You might think it’s a simple song, but it’s actually very well-crafted.
Studying it as you play is a shortcut to improving.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
It’s truly a masterpiece.
Even though it’s an old song, it doesn’t feel dated at all—it’s fresh and sparkling.
I imagine many people, even those who didn’t hear it in real time, feel a certain nostalgia and find it resonates with their hearts.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
It’s a song that’s famous as the opening theme of Neon Genesis Evangelion! The piece includes some complex chords here and there, but as shown in this video, you can ignore those complex chords and still play it without any problem.
Start by using this video as a reference and give it a try!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hanamizuki, famous as a bittersweet heartbreak song.
Even if you can’t keep up with the original tempo, you can still capture the feel of the song, so it’s a good one to practice on acoustic guitar while carefully checking the chords.
The key is easy to match for both men and women, and it’s also easy to sing.