[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! (41–50)
Before morning comesHata Motohiro
A ballad distinguished by its emotionally resonant, lyrical melody and lyrics depicting parting and new departures.
Released in January 2009 as Motohiro Hata’s seventh single, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV program JAPAN COUNTDOWN and peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its vivid imagery evokes the scent of winter and the beginning of morning, leaving your chest tight as you listen.
Even beginner acoustic guitarists, if they slowly get used to moving their fingers, will surely be able to produce a beautiful tone.
EverythingMISIA
This is a grand rock ballad that represents MISIA.
In the chorus, try to use stronger strumming so you won’t be overpowered by the vocals.
The chord progression isn’t that simple, but the chords themselves aren’t difficult, so it should make for just the right practice.
Put your whole heart into playing the chorus!
CHE.R.RYYUI
This is a spring song that once took the world by storm, singing of youthful love.
If you clearly capture the contrasts at each turning point—the whisper-like delivery of the A verse, the gradually expanding B verse, and the chorus that bursts into full bloom—you’ll play it well.
In particular, for the A verse, the key is to keep the volume down, almost like using a bridge mute.
Thank youikimonogakari
We’ll pick ‘Arigatou’ by Ikimono-gakari, a music group from Kanagawa.
They originally performed mainly as street musicians, and their talent drew attention—now they’ve become extremely popular artists.
It was the theme song for the NHK drama ‘Gegege no Nyobo.’
Island SongTHE BOOM
It’s a song that sings of Okinawa’s nature and the sorrows of war, resonating deeply in people’s hearts.
Released by THE BOOM in 1992, it became a massive hit, selling over 1.5 million copies.
Characterized by its unique sound that fuses the Ryukyuan scale with Western scales, it conveys a profound message not only to the people of Okinawa but to people throughout Japan.
It also achieved international success, even serving as the official support song for Argentina’s national team at the World Cup.
It’s an easy piece for beginner guitarists to play, so give it a try.
To the Lightmiwa
It’s one of Miwa’s signature songs, notable for its catchy chorus.
The intro repeats the same chords, and then the scenery opens up all at once in the chorus.
If you’re doing a solo vocal-and-guitar performance, it might work well to slow the tempo just a bit.
In the chorus, play energetically so you don’t get overshadowed by the strength of your vocals—it will really bring out the vibe!
Somebody Else NowAbe Mao
Released in August 2024 as the lead track from the album “NOW,” this is one of the works commemorating Mao Abe’s 15th anniversary.
It premiered on FM802’s radio program and quickly became a hot topic among fans.
With a lively rhythm and simple arrangement, Abe’s powerful vocals stir emotions deep within.
If you’ve recently experienced changes in relationships or personal growth, you’ll likely relate to it even more.
Give it a try as a practice piece over the winter break.