[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 Compilation of Recommended Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners! (51–60)
Love SongSTRAWBERRY FLOWER
STRAWBERRY FLOWER is a two-piece music band whose trademark is songs featuring gentle, ephemeral vocals.
Their debut single, “Ai no Uta,” used as the commercial song for the video game Pikmin, is memorable for its impactful lyrics and delicate ensemble.
Since it includes barre chords like F# and B, you’ll need practice to get them to ring clearly, but the relaxed tempo makes it approachable.
Once you’re comfortable, try playing it as an arpeggio instead of with chord strokes—it’s a cute number that suits that style well.
coarse sugaraimyon
A song from Aimyon, whose delicate vocals and melodies resonate deeply.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Let the Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” it was released digitally in July 2024 and later included on the album “Jealous of the Cat,” released in September of the same year.
The lyrics, which accompany the weighty storyline, depict an individual’s inner turmoil and the act of confronting it.
You can feel the resolve to move forward while facing emotional wounds.
Try aiming for a dramatic style of playing!
43168Remioromen
The classic graduation song “March 9th.” The original keeps an arpeggio going throughout, so if you imitate that when you play, it feels really nice.
If possible, it’d be great to play it in the key of F without using a capo.
It’s perfect not only for singing with guitar accompaniment but also as a practice piece for guitar solos.
There’s a fairly long solo, so doing a complete note-for-note copy seems pretty tough!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A signature song by Yo Hitoto imbued with aching romance and a prayer for peace.
Released in 2004, it became a massive hit, staying on the charts for an extended period.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Tuesday Suspense Theater.” Its gentle melody and profound lyrics are captivating, and it remains a popular karaoke choice today.
With a relaxed rhythm and a relatively simple chord progression, it’s perfect for trying a singing-with-guitar performance while expressing your feelings for someone special.
[Rapid Progress Over Winter Break] A Collection of Recommended Practice Songs for Acoustic Guitar Beginners! (61–70)
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
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!