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 chord songs you can play! A collection of practice tunes for acoustic guitar beginners (41–50)
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.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s one of Spitz’s signature songs and a long-running hit.
It’s great for practicing basic strumming and chord changes.
If you’re an acoustic guitar beginner, it’s definitely a song worth practicing.
Its structure is also a textbook example of J-pop, so I highly recommend it.
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!
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!
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.