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 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.
Curry Songkururi
Quruli’s “Curry Song” is a gentle piece that layers the warmth of everyday scenes with curry.
Since it feels like a piano-and-vocal performance, you can also make it work as a guitar song by playing the chords on an acoustic guitar.
The chord changes are easy to follow, so feel the song’s rhythm and let the sound ring softly.
Focus on a soft strumming touch; creating a different kind of gentleness than the piano is the key point.
Become the windtsuji ayano
Ayano Tsuji’s “Kaze ni Naru” became well-known as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s film The Cat Returns.
Its gentle sound layered with her soft vocals conveys a relaxed, positive feeling.
While the ukulele and brass add a festive touch, the core is an acoustic tone, making it perfect for practicing acoustic guitar.
Focus on soft strumming and smooth chord changes to let the sound ring out tenderly.
sweet peashaitoopu
Shaitope’s “Sweet Pea” is a song that gently and wistfully expresses feelings for a cherished person.
While it features a band sound that begins with a sharp electric guitar, the A section adds the tone of an acoustic guitar, creating a sense of warmth.
If you expand on the passages where the acoustic guitar resonates, it seems like the song could work well in a solo singing-and-playing style.
It may also be important to consider how to complement the electric parts through creative strumming.
Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo
Kazuo Zaitsu’s “Saboten no Hana” is a self-cover of a song by Tulip and a classic folk masterpiece that also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Under One Roof.” The guitar part features a quintessential folk structure with slow chord changes, allowing the sound to resonate gently without haste.
The intro uses arpeggios, but they’re simple, essentially broken chords, so be sure to form solid hand shapes as you play.
To firmly grasp the performance rhythm, it’s recommended to practice while humming the lyrics.