3 Easy Songs For New Guitar Beginners (Amuro Wesley)

No matter how difficult playing guitar may be, most beginners will usually attempt to play one of their favourite songs. But what they do not realize is that apart from playing what they like most, that song they select must also suite their level, personality and style of play.

One tricky part about playing guitar – especially acoustic guitars is to finding not just the song you like but one that practically allows you to play properly with a few lessons be it through DVD, online or through class lessons.

By right, what you should be really looking for in a guitar song is one full of notes and chords that are easy to remember and play. That will allow your play to flow naturally and you being able to practise consistently because you are starting to enjoy the song.

Most importantly, it should not have complicated tones that will disrupt your rhythm of play.

Having said this, here are 3 great songs I recommended for you as guitar apprentices:

Wonderful Tonight

This is a great song by Eric Clapton as it uses mainly a few notes and has a really simple rift in between for simple challenge.

Most beginners like this song to start practising because of the fun and challenge they find in playing with. It also requires some string bending techniques but newbies found that to be exciting and challenging.

Smoke On The Water

This is the song well-loved by beginners with electric guitars for its famous guitar rift.

Moreover, it is a legendary classic that inspires even the most seasoned guitarists to play and modify into their style. They usually play on a G pentatonic scale.

Johnny B. Goode

If you watched all 3 Back To The Future movies in the 80s and 90s, you should know who Michael J Fox is.

In the first two movies, he was performing a song called Johnny B. Goode with the Starlighters to liven the 50s atmosphere.

Using his techniques, you also can perform for your family and friends on their birthdays or special occasions and be just as if not better than Michael J Fox.

The 12 Bar Blues Chord progression is simple to master because it is centred on A, D and E chords.

But for complete beginners – especially those with acoustic guitars, it may be tough initially. However once they grasped the whole concept, it will be very rewarding as they not only can make it their favourite hobby but can also build a new career from there.

Ultimately what you really need is strong foundation of the guitar basics, fundamentals and consistent practice before achieving a certain level of competency to play one or more songs.

Before internet, you need to sign up for classes at schools or community clubs to learn. Now with internet, you can sign up online and learn from videos.