[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)
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to at the end of summer.
Since it uses a lot of seventh chords, it will sound really beautiful if you play with an emphasis on those accents.
Arpeggios bring out the vibe, so I recommend them! There are a few slightly tricky parts, but if you can play them cleanly, it will sound really stylish.
[Rapid Progress over Winter Break] A Compilation of Recommended Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners! (51–60)
To my dear youInoue Sonoko
This song soothes you with its guitar tones and gentle vocals.
It’s a track by Sonoko Inoue, a singer-songwriter from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
The piece is included on her mini-album “#17,” released in 2015.
The lyrics, packed with pure feelings for someone special, make your heart flutter.
How about practicing it over winter break while looking back on memories with someone dear to you? Strum it with a light, lively touch!
The Door to TomorrowI WiSH
As part of Ai Kawashima’s 20th debut anniversary project, the music group I WiSH announced their return to activity in 2023.
Their first single, “Asu e no Tobira,” was used as the theme song for the dating reality show “Ainori,” and despite being their debut track, it became a major hit.
Overall, the song is built on basic chords, but it includes some shapes that are tricky to fret—such as D/A# and G#m7-5—so it’s best to learn them one by one before practicing the whole piece.
Since the chord changes aren’t very fast, it’s a number that beginner guitarists will find approachable.
Dazzling morning sunYurika
The refreshing, hope-filled song “Mabayui Asahi” (“Dazzling Morning Sun”) expresses a positive feeling toward a new day.
Released in 2020, it was used as the theme song for the Kansai morning information program “Ohayō Asahi Desu.” Yurika’s bright vocals resonate and energize listeners.
Its pop sound and positive message are also distinctive, evoking the crisp air of morning.
Even beginner guitarists will feel encouraged to practice with a positive mindset.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
This song’s title, in the Okinawan dialect, means “tears falling in big drops.” It’s a moving classic imbued with the sense of loss from losing someone dear and a deep love for that person.
Rimi Natsukawa’s gentle voice and the beautiful harmony woven with traditional Okinawan instruments leave a strong impression.
Released in March 2001, it topped the annual charts at three radio stations in Okinawa.
From 2002, it continued to be a hit for more than three years, surpassing 1.2 million copies in total sales.
It’s a song that comforts those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
Why not try performing it on a quiet night?
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
This is a heartwarming piece that captures memories with a grandmother.
Performed by Kana Uemura, the song was included on her March 2010 mini-album “Watashi no Kakeratachi.” Through the act of cleaning the toilet—an old lesson from her grandmother said to make one beautiful—the story unfolds alongside a gentle melody.
Running nearly ten minutes, the song conveys love for family and the importance of small everyday habits, resonating deeply with many listeners.
The warm tone of the acoustic guitar pairs with Uemura’s clear, transparent vocals to touch the listener’s heartstrings.
Why not play it slowly while thinking of someone dear to you?
I wanna see youAbe Mao
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe, who was exposed to music from an early age due to her family’s influence and began serious musical activities in high school.
Her debut single “I wanna see you,” released as a double A-side with “Tsutaetai Koto,” is a track whose cute vocals and stylish melody linger in your ears.
Since the guitar uses only simple techniques, it should be easy to perform even in a band setting.
And because it features only basic chords, it’s a pop tune you can also enjoy performing as an acoustic guitar-and-vocal piece.