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I want to perform Vocaloid songs with an acoustic guitar! A collection of recommended tracks for beginners

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

These days, there are many people who started playing instruments because of Vocaloid songs.

Just by watching cover bands and acoustic cover arrangements on video sites, you can tell how many people are into it.

So in this article, I’ve compiled a list of Vocaloid songs you can play on acoustic guitar!

I think it’ll be especially helpful for beginners when choosing songs.

By the way, a simple trick to make singing and playing easier is to use an accessory called a capo.

With a capo, you can sometimes avoid having to finger difficult chords.

I want to do acoustic guitar covers of Vocaloid songs! A list of recommended tracks for beginners (1–10)

I want to be your god.Iori Kanzaki

I want to become your god. / Hatsune Miku

I want to be your god. Kanzaki Iori

A song by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, released in 2017.

It’s a rock-style piece whose string timbre lingers in your ears, and its impassioned melodic lines pierce the heart.

While it says, “I want to save you with my song,” what lies inside is a desire for self-display…

You can’t help but relate to the lyrics’ world where conflicting emotions clash.

If you learn a total of six chords, you can play through the whole song.

That’s why the key is how to bring out a dramatic atmosphere.

Try paying attention to the dynamics of your strumming, among other things.

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Loophole RockNeru

I sang 'Dappou Rock' (though I messed it up).

Evasion Rock (Dappou Rock) Neru

Once you can play a few songs, try tackling Neru’s “Dappou Rock” on acoustic guitar.

Being able to play it should help you break through a barrier.

If you’re fairly used to chord changes, you’ll be fine.

Enjoy the rhythmic phrases! It’s a great number for anyone looking for a song to perform solo at live shows.

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NiaTakaaki Natsushiro

Near / Takaaki Natsushiro [Acoustic Cover]

Near Natsushiro Takaaki

Takaaki Natsushiro’s “Nia” is a work released in 2017.

With its refreshing soundscape—featuring light, airy piano tones and emotional guitar sounds—it’s a Vocaloid track that feels cleansing to the soul.

The lyrics, centered around questions posed to the robot Nia, also carry a warmth that’s truly wonderful.

By the end, you’re left with the feeling of having watched an entire movie.

If you want to learn chords with a slightly chic resonance—different from major and minor chords—definitely give this one a try.

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I want to perform Vocaloid songs with an acoustic guitar! A roundup of beginner-friendly tracks (11–20)

My godHanyuu Maigo

My God / flower

My god, Hanyu Maigo

If you want to try a stylish song, how about this one? It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Hanyuu Maigo, known for hits like “A-un no Beats,” released in 2024.

It was written specifically for the mobile game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” The narrative-rich lyrics and airy sonic texture create an outstanding sense of immersion.

It may sound difficult, but the chords used are actually quite simple—just be mindful of the key change in the latter half.

This might be a good chance to learn how to play without using a capo.

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Solar System DiscoNayutan Alien

I did a groovy solo performance of the Solar System disco.

Solar System Desconayutan Alien

A Vocaloid song that makes you want to throw your fist in the air and sing along! NayutalieN’s “Solar System Disco” was released in 2017.

It’s an irresistibly catchy dance-rock-style love song.

The melody is so catchy that once you hear it, it won’t leave your head.

In the final key change, all the chords go up by a half step, so there are quite a lot of chords to memorize.

But that only happens if you try to play it with an “easy arrangement using a capo.” If you learn it with barre chords from the start, even when it modulates, only your fret positions change—the actual finger shapes you use to press the strings stay the same.

This is the perfect chance to master barre chords!

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Tinplate DanceHyuga Denko

I did a solo acoustic performance of Buriki no Dance.

Buriki no Dance Hinata Denko

Addictively irresistible—a monumental pillar of Vocaloid rock! Hinata Denkou’s “BURIKI NO DANCE” was released in 2013.

Its high-speed progression becomes more and more addictive the more you listen; before you know it, your body starts keeping the beat on its own.

A distinctive feature of this song is that many sections, like the A melody, are built on a single chord.

While the simplicity demands technique in “how to express the song’s world,” the fact that there are fewer chords to memorize is a relieving factor, isn’t it?

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Dawn and Firefliesn-buna

Dawn and Fireflies / n-buna (Acoustic covered by Are-kun)

Daybreak and Fireflies n-buna

This is a song composed by n-buna, who is currently active with the band Yorushika.

As the title suggests, it has a unique melody and lyrics that feel calm like the moments before dawn, yet carry an atmosphere of awakening.

The song itself exudes a truly acoustic vibe, making it an excellent match for acoustic guitar.

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