[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.
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[Rapid Progress Over Winter Break] A Collection of Recommended Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners! (1–10)
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.
Elopement Highwaysatou
Sato’s “Escape Highway” is a song set on the Metropolitan Expressway that sings as if speaking to complex emotions.
Built around acoustic guitar with layers of various timbres, the sound clearly conveys a sense of poignancy.
The playing style makes striking use of muting, and that distinctive tone creates an atmosphere that seems to narrate emotion.
When the chorus hits, it bursts into an explosive development, so it’s also important to consider how to play in order to express that moment effectively.
I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with always crying.riria.
Lilia’s “I’ve listened to tons of breakup songs and I can’t stop crying anymore.” is a song that strongly conveys a sense of heartache, and it was also used as the ending theme for the anime Summertime Rendering.
Built around piano with an acoustic timbre and a slow tempo, it’s perfect for practicing on acoustic guitar.
Strumming chords gives a powerful feel, while arpeggios highlight the sorrow, so mixing the two could work well.
Try playing while humming along and think about which approach lets you express your emotions more easily, and shape your playing style from there.
[Rapid Progress Over Winter Break] A roundup of recommended practice songs for acoustic guitar beginners! (11–20)
sweet peashaitoopu
Shaitope’s “Sweet Pea” is a song that gently and wistfully expresses feelings for a cherished person.
While it features a band sound that begins with a sharp electric guitar, the A section adds the tone of an acoustic guitar, creating a sense of warmth.
If you expand on the passages where the acoustic guitar resonates, it seems like the song could work well in a solo singing-and-playing style.
It may also be important to consider how to complement the electric parts through creative strumming.
navel orangeNogizaka 46
Nogizaka46’s “Navel Orange” is a song that conveys bittersweet emotions over a grand sound.
Although it features strings, piano, and electric guitar, the tempo is slow enough that it could work with just acoustic guitar.
Precisely because it isn’t an acoustic-guitar-centered track, you can think about the arrangement direction—whether to play chords or arpeggios.
In either approach, aim for a gentle performance that lets the vocals stand out clearly.
I am in love with you now.Adachi Kana
Kana Adachi’s “I’m in Love with You Right Now” is a song that straightforwardly sings of budding feelings of love over a gentle sound.
Centered on acoustic tones, its soft timbre also conveys a sense of poignancy.
Switching between chords and arpeggios is a key point for the acoustic guitar; adjust your playing to match the song’s lyrical world to highlight the emotions embedded in the words.
There are sections where the tempo picks up partway through, and how you express these moments can change the overall atmosphere of the track.
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
Suzuki Suzuki’s “Haruzora” is a song themed around graduation and departures, blending gentleness with a touch of poignancy.
Built on gentle piano tones layered with vocals, it also feels like it would work well as a simple acoustic guitar-and-voice performance.
Rather than just strumming chords, incorporating arpeggios and muting can capture the light, single-note-like sparkle of the piano within the arrangement.
Instead of packing the sound with constant strumming, it might be better to make good use of silence to create an airy atmosphere.