5 Easy Fingerstyle Songs to play on Guitar

What is fingerstyle guitar playing?

Fingerstyle guitar playing, also called finger picking, is a technique that uses the fingers of the right hand to pluck or strike the strings, instead of using a pick. The left hand is used to fret the strings and create different chords and melodies.

The fingerstyle guitar can be used to play a wide variety of musical styles, including folk guitar, country music, jazz (bossa nova etc.) and of course classical music which is totally fingerstyle, since very few classical pieces are played with a "plectrum" (medieval name for pick).

This style can seem quite difficult, but there are simple songs that allow you to learn this type of playing without getting frustrated. Let's discover 5 easy finger picking songs for beginners on guitar. (and if you are wondering how long it takes to learn guitar, click here).

1. Anouk : Lost

Anouk is a Dutch singer-songwriter. She released her first album in 1997 and has since released nine studio albums. Her most recent album, Fake It Till We Die, was released in 2016.

"Lost" is a song by Anouk from her fifth studio album, Who's Your Momma? The song was released as the first single from the album on March 3, 2007.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in the Netherlands and Belgium. In the Netherlands, the song was number one for eight weeks, making it the second longest running number one single in Dutch chart history at the time.

2. Hang Me - Oscar Isaac

The song "Hang Me" is a traditional folk song that was popularized by American singer-songwriter Oscar Isaac. The song is about a man sentenced to death by hanging and his final thoughts on life and death. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is both haunting and beautiful.

3. Wonderful tonight - Eric Clapton

The song Wonderful tonight is a ballad written by Eric Clapton. It was released in 1977 on his album Slowhand. The song has been covered by many artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bill Wyman, Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett.

The song has a slow, romantic melody and lyrics that express a man's feelings of love and admiration for his girlfriend. It is one of Clapton's most popular songs.

4. Are you with me - Easton Corbin

The song "Are You With Me" is a song by American country music artist Easton Corbin. It was released in October 2013 as the fourth and final single from his self-titled debut album. The song reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart and the top 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Are You With Me" is a mid-tempo song with a duration of three minutes and thirteen seconds. The song is about a man who is trying to figure out if the girl he is with is really interested in him, or if she is just using him for his money...

The song has received positive reviews from music critics. Matt Bjorke of Allmusic praised the song, stating that it "showcases Easton's traditional country style and offers a lyric that many in country music can relate to."

The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of April 2014, the song has sold 1,365,000 copies in the United States.

5. Everybody Hurts - REM

The song "Everybody Hurts" by REM is a song about the pain and suffering that everyone goes through in life. The lyrics explain that no one is immune to pain and that everyone has to face it at some point in their lives. The song reminds us that even though times are tough, we all need to stick together.

"Everybody Hurts" was released in 1992 as a single from REM's "Automatic for the People" album. The song was a huge success, reaching number one in several countries. It has been covered by many artists, including Avril Lavigne and Johnny Cash.