This is the song you should work on over winter break to improve your guitar skills!
Winter break gives you plenty of time—it’s a great chance to practice guitar and make real progress!
Maybe you’re not only aiming to get better at guitar, but also feeling the urge to dive deeper into music itself.
You might be unsure which songs are effective for practice, or what to play to better understand music, and find yourself stuck.
So in this article, we’ve gathered lots of practice songs we’d love guitar beginners to try!
We’ll focus on songs that even those who just started playing can handle, so be sure to check them out.
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These are the songs you should work on over winter break to improve your guitar skills! (21–30)
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
This is Spitz’s eighth single, written as the theme song for the drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” The guitar played in the intro and behind the vocals is striking, but because the song’s tempo is slow, the phrases are approachable even for beginner guitarists.
The guitar solo is also arranged with a small number of notes to suit the song’s atmosphere, making it easy for beginners to learn.
1.2. step to youKANA-BOON
Here’s a song included on KANA-BOON’s first major original album, released in 2013.
This track, which was used in NTT Docomo’s “d Hits” commercial, is a sequel to “Naimononedari.” It’s endearing that the same Chinese restaurant appears in the music video.
The guitar part starts with double-time strumming, which is likely the first major hurdle.
If you can get through that smoothly and transition into the regular-tempo strumming, it’ll mark a new page in your guitar-playing journey.
You’ve got this!
tremoloRADWIMPS
A song by RADWIMPS, a four-piece rock band formed in Kanagawa in 2001.
It’s packed with fundamental guitar techniques—such as single-note phrases that intertwine with the intro and vocals, palm muting, and arpeggios.
Since many of the phrases are relatively simple, it’s perfect for beginner guitarists to practice, and the driving feel makes it fun to play—guaranteed to keep you grooving while you practice.
Note that the rhythm suddenly shifts to 3/4 time in the outro, so be careful not to lose the beat as you practice.
That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19
“Ano Kamihikoki Kumorizora Watte” by 19 is a signature song of the duo, released as their second single.
The chords used are centered on bright tones, evoking a positive atmosphere that looks toward the future.
While the chord changes give the impression of occurring gently, the vocals feel quite word-dense, which makes it seem more challenging to perform as a solo singer-guitarist.
It’s important to firmly grasp the overall rhythm and then catch the timing of the chord changes from there.
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
Aimyon’s “Ai o Tsutaetai da Toka” is a song that sings about a variety of emotions related to love over a funky groove.
The electric guitar tone is what creates the original’s funky vibe, so if you’re playing acoustic, it’s recommended to use muting and inventive strumming to recreate that sharpness.
Not only how you subdivide the rhythm, but also being mindful of the speed of your downstrokes and upstrokes will make the attack stand out even more.
The lyrics are densely packed with words, but it might be important to keep moving forward without getting thrown off by that.
Maiden in Loveikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “Koisuru Otome” is a warm, gentle song that expresses feelings of love straightforwardly.
It opens with an acoustic guitar arpeggio, over which a spoken-like vocal line layers to create a tender atmosphere.
The original track gives the impression of a band sound that incorporates acoustic elements; from the chorus, bold electric guitar tones join in, so for a solo acoustic performance, use strumming to convey that lift in energy.
It’s a piece that invites careful attention to detail—such as how to play in order to achieve a warm feel—making it a song where subtle interpretive choices will be put to the test.
Motherkariyushi 58
Kariyushi58’s “Anma” is a warm song that depicts memories of and gratitude toward one’s mother.
Although it features a band sound with electric guitar, its gentle rhythm also suits an acoustic vibe.
Let’s craft a solid groove with thoughtful strumming to bring out the song’s world.
The chord progression is simple, but the lyrics are quite dense, so doing a solo acoustic-vocal performance might feel a bit busy.