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.
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I want to do acoustic guitar covers of Vocaloid songs! A list of recommended tracks for beginners (1–10)
Drunkenness UnknownKanaria
You’ll find yourself captivated by its shadowy worldview.
Kanaria’s hit “Yoidoreshirazu” is a track released in 2022.
From its moody, atmospheric soundscape to GUMI’s rolled, tongue-trilled vocal delivery, it’s packed with elements that hook you in.
It seems perfect for a relaxed nighttime listen.
What’s more, you can play the whole song using just five chords.
The structure is very easy to remember, making it an ideal first challenge.
It also works well for a solo vocal-and-guitar performance.
clear skiesOrangestar
As the title suggests, it conjures up an image of a blue sky—the refreshing sound arrangement is fantastic! Orangestar’s “Kaisei” is a rock tune released in 2017.
It boldly sings of love and farewell, and the sense of exhilaration when it ends is incredible.
There are two key changes in the latter half of the song.
Along with that, various chord names appear, but if you look closely, it’s mostly just the fret positions that change—the actual fingering doesn’t vary that much.
Take this as a chance to master barre chords and give it a try!
Telecaster B-BoySorry
Let’s try playing Surii’s ‘Telecaster B-Boy’ on acoustic guitar.
Adding cutting (muted strumming) in the chorus brings out the song’s lively rhythm.
If you can achieve crisp, tight cutting, you’ll level up as a performer.
Practice so you can play it stylishly and confidently!
Ghost RuleDECO*27
Because it’s a heavy, fast-paced rock number, when performing it as an acoustic guitar solo with vocals, adding dynamics to both your singing and your strumming will help capture the song’s vibe.
The chords are mostly basic and the fingerings aren’t difficult, so it’s an approachable piece even for beginners.
In the final chorus the key modulates up a half step, so all the chorus chords change, but the post-modulation chords aren’t hard—once you memorize them, it’s simple.
However, since the overall tempo is fast, keep the rhythm in mind as you play so you don’t fall behind.
Girl Asiinamota
The anxiety, regret, and lingering attachment trapped in the lyrics shake my heart.
“Shoujo A” by Powapowa-P, a.
k.
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Mota Shiina, was released in 2013.
It lays backward-looking emotions over a light, band-driven sound, and that contrast draws you in.
I can’t help but listen to it while overlaying it with my own life.
There are key changes, but none of the chords themselves are particularly difficult.
I think it’s great practice for making quick chord changes at a fast tempo.
I want to be your god.Iori Kanzaki
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.
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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.
to liveAtsu Mizuno
This is a Vocaloid song that stays close to your melancholic feelings.
Atsu Mizuno’s “Ikiru,” released in 2021 and featuring KAFU as the vocalist, is a work with a transparent sound and a sentimental singing voice—the harmony between them is truly remarkable.
The lyrics are also compelling, especially for teenagers, as they seem to let out the honest feelings we usually keep bottled up.
If you’re carrying around a haze in your heart, why not learn to perform this song yourself and use it to express how you feel?