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[Rapid Progress Over Winter Break] A roundup of recommended practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners!

Many people are probably thinking they want to set aside solid practice time over winter break and make huge progress on guitar.

It’s also the season for year-end and New Year parties, so some of you might be performing a song-and-guitar number as entertainment.

That raises the question: “So what songs should I actually practice?” In this article, we’ve gathered a bunch of Japanese songs we’d love for acoustic guitar beginners to try! We’ll introduce lots of easy-to-play picks, so be sure to check them out.

[Rapid Progress Over Winter Break] A Collection of Recommended Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners! (61–70)

IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – IT’S ONLY LOVE (Full ver.)
IT'S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu

This song was released in March 1994 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s ninth single.

It was tied in as the commercial song for DyDo’s “Blend Coffee,” and Fukuyama himself also appeared in the commercials.

It held the No.

1 spot on the Oricon chart for four consecutive weeks and became a million seller.

The lyrics are notable for their depth, centered on the theme of lost love.

Another appeal is its simple, easy-to-listen-to melody that makes great use of his low-register vocals.

It’s a song that guitar beginners should definitely try.

Summer Colorsyuzu

Yuzu 'Natsuiro' MUSIC VIDEO
Summer Colorsyuzu

It’s a classic song full of exhilarating drive that makes you want to play it in the summer.

That’s how the artist plays it too, and using a capo on the 3rd fret to put it in the key of C makes it easier.

There aren’t many types of chords, and although the tempo is fast, the intervals between chord changes are fairly long, so it should be quite easy to play.

Aim for a summery, lively feel!

In conclusion

I introduced lots of practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners! Many of them should be familiar tunes, so I think you’ll enjoy practicing.

To boost your motivation, be sure to find a song you really love.

Let’s get better for sure!