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 (1–10)
Marigoldaimyon
Even if they’re called simple practice pieces, many people probably can’t get motivated if they don’t really know the songs.
For those people, I recommend “Marigold” by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Aimyon.
At first glance, this song seems to include a few slightly complex chords, but if you put a capo on the 2nd fret, it turns into mostly orthodox chords—so definitely give it a try.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s songs are so well-known that they really boost your motivation to practice.
Among his tracks, a great recommendation for acoustic guitar beginners is Eine Kleine.
If you put a capo on the first fret, the chords become very simple, so give it a try.
Since the rhythm is crucial in this song, practice with a metronome.
PerfumeEito
Eito’s “Perfume,” which exploded in popularity after going viral on TikTok, can be played once you can hold five chords! If you put a capo on the 3rd fret, you can play it with even simpler chords.
That said, the song is known for its distinctive arpeggios that create a light yet bittersweet vibe.
An arpeggio means playing the notes that make up a chord one by one, which can be a bit challenging for beginner guitarists.
I recommend first aiming to strum the chords smoothly before tackling the arpeggios!
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
It’s the theme song for the drama “Perfect World,” and it’s also well-known for having been written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu.
From the quiet opening verse to the emotional chorus, it’s a perfect song for solo acoustic performance.
The key is D, so it’s not difficult, but if you put a capo on the 2nd fret and play in C, it becomes even easier!
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the second single by Official HIGE DANDism, a piano-pop band, which was selected as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP.” The video released on the band’s YouTube channel has surpassed 200 million views, making it the song that brought widespread recognition to Official HIGE DANDism.
While the instruments—centered on piano—interweave intricately, and the guitar in particular is strongly associated with an impressive arpeggio, the chords are very simple when played on acoustic guitar, making it an easy number for beginners to try.
Only the C7 chord, which appears throughout the song, tends to throw off your timing during chord changes if you’re not used to it, so practice repeatedly until your fingers become familiar with the shape.
KanadeSukima Suichi
This is the second single by Sukima Switch, a two-member music duo formed in 1999.
It’s a song widely used in films, TV dramas, and commercials, so even people who don’t know Sukima Switch have likely heard it.
While it’s a relaxed yet powerful ballad with a structure that puts piano and strings at the forefront, when played on acoustic guitar it features many basic chord forms, making it easy for beginners to master.
That said, although each individual chord form is simple, there are many different chord shapes, so to avoid missing chord changes, start slowly and get your fingers used to the shapes.
Since the original tempo isn’t fast, once you get used to it, playing while singing isn’t difficult.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (“Stargazing”).
It’s a track with a thick, cool rock sound, but as you’d expect from a classic, it still sounds plenty cool even as a stripped-down solo performance.
It’s a song you can strum comfortably and sing out at the top of your lungs.
The chord progression is relatively simple too, so it’s a great choice as a first assignment when starting out with singing and playing guitar.
Experience the thrill of playing and singing a song you love yourself—enjoy it to the fullest!
