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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 roundup of beginner-friendly tracks (21–30)

Talent, my foot.Afternoon tea

Talent or Something / Otomachi Una

Talent? It's just like afternoon tea.

A great song for your first acoustic guitar practice is “Sainō Nanka” by Gogo Tea.

There are no difficult chords, so beginners should find it easy to play.

The key to playing this song well is to add ghost strums to bring out a bouncy rhythmic feel.

Once you get comfortable with the song, be sure to practice the main riff too.

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PuzzleStag Beetle P

Puzzle (feat. Hatsune Miku)

Puzzle Stag Beetle P

Two people whose emotional bond has been severed—their relationship is heart-wrenching.

This song, released in 2009 by KuwagataP, a Vocaloid producer known for band-oriented sound, is an emotional Vocaloid track resonating with impassioned guitar tones.

The sound image feels as if the overflowing feelings embedded in the lyrics have been turned directly into sound, piercing the heart.

Using a capo simplifies the chords, but deliberately playing with barre chords is also an option.

That’s because the chord shapes that work as barre chords actually have fewer patterns than standard chord fingerings.

For example, look up the barre chord shapes for C and D and compare them—you’ll see the only difference is the fret position.

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Hated by life.Iori Kanzaki

[Sang it] Inochi ni Kirawareteiru acoustic guitar cover / “Hated by Life Itself” acoustic cover

Hated by Life Itself. Kanzaki Iori

Kanzaki Iori’s “Hated by Life Itself” sounds cool and melancholic when played on acoustic guitar.

In the original key, you’ll encounter the F chord.

If you find F difficult, try putting a capo on the 5th fret.

That way, you won’t run into any barre chords, making it easier to tackle!

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Donut holeBee

[Full Lyrics] Donut Hole / Kenshi Yonezu (Hachi) [Solo Acoustic Chords]

Donut Hole Bee

It looks really cool if you can play Hachi’s “Donut Hole” on acoustic guitar.

The key to playing this song well is the strumming.

Since the strumming is fast, try to play while consciously keeping the rhythm.

If it’s difficult, practice by using a metronome, lowering the tempo, and gradually increasing the speed.

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Just-woken-up palm treeYukopi

Yukopi “Just-Woken-Up Palm Tree” Guitar Chords [Solo Performance/Lyrics]

Yukopi, the just-woken palm tree

How about trying a smile-inducing Vocaloid song on acoustic guitar? Yukopi’s “Neoki Yashi no Ki” is a Kaa Yuki track released in 2023.

I’m sure many of you have experienced waking up with wild bedhead.

This catchy pop song humorously captures that all-too-relatable moment.

Don’t overthink it—just play with groove and have fun! Even if you can’t do it at first, you’ll naturally improve as you keep playing.

Most of the chords are on the easier side!

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Meltryo

Hatsune Miku "Melt"

Melt ryo

This song has an irresistible sense of the chorus bursting through.

Since there aren’t many chord changes, you can play it comfortably even if you only know a few chords.

I think it’s a song that lets you focus on singing without getting caught up in the playing, so I recommend it for people who haven’t learned many chords yet and for those who want to sing their hearts out.

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Hello/How are you?Nanou

Vocaloid Solo Acoustic Performance [Hello, How Are You] Ferma cover

Hello/How are you now?

It’s really fun to do an acoustic guitar sing-and-play of the popular Vocaloid song “Hello/How Are You.” Since the original uses a lot of barre chords, I recommend putting a capo on the 4th fret for beginners—it turns them into easier shapes.

The song basically repeats the same chord progression, so once you can play the chorus, you should be able to handle the other parts too!

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