Easy Guitar Tabs for Kids – Free & Printable Beginner Songs
Learning guitar should be fun, simple, and stress-free — especially for kids.
On this page, you’ll find easy guitar tabs for kids, designed especially for complete beginners.
These tabs use numbers instead of notes, making it easy for children to start playing real songs from the very first lesson — even if they’ve never played guitar before.
What Are Guitar Tabs for Kids?
Guitar tabs show children where to place their fingers using simple numbers on strings — no music reading required.
This method is perfect for young learners because:
⭐ No note reading is needed
⭐ Children can play songs quickly
⭐ Confidence grows fast!
⭐ Lessons stay fun and motivating
Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners (Tabs Included)
These beginner guitar tabs focus on:
3-string songs
slow, familiar melodies
simple one finger movement
Popular beginner songs include:
✔ Mary Had a Little Lamb 🐑
✔ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star ✨
✔ Hot Cross Buns 🍞
✔ London Bridge Is Falling Down 🌉
✔ Row, Row, Row Your Boat 🚣
✔ The Wheels on the Bus 🚌
✔ Old MacDonald Had a Farm 🐷🐮
✔ Baa, Baa, Black Sheep 🐑
✔ Are You Sleeping? (Frère Jacques) ⏰
✔ Hush, Little Baby 👶
✔ Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me 🦟+ ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Twinkle Little Star’ on just ONE STRING!
Free Guitar Tab to Get Started
🎸 Free Guitar Tab for Kids
Download a free beginner guitar tab and let your child try their very first song today.
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Printable Guitar Tabs for Kids (Shop)
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My printable guitar tabs are designed for:
kids aged 4–10
school programs
home learning
music teachers
11 Fun & Easy Guitar Tabs for Kids
11 Beginner Kids Songs on Guitar – Fun & Easy! 🎶
Teach your child to play easy guitar songs with this beginner-friendly PDF! Using only 3 strings (E, B, G), these colorful tabs make learning fun and simple. 🎵
⭐ Perfect for absolute beginners
⭐ Easy-to-follow, color-coded tabs
⭐ Includes lyrics for sing-along fun
⭐ 11 classic kids’ songs 🎶
⭐ Printable PDF – Learn anywhere, anytime!
Who Are These Guitar Tabs For?
These guitar tabs are perfect for:
children learning guitar for the first time
parents with no musical background
teachers running group guitar lessons
homeschool families
About Smiley Note
Smiley Note is a music education project created by a professional music teacher, helping children learn music through fun, simple, and engaging methods.
All guitar tabs are classroom-tested and designed to make music joyful — not stressful.
FAQ
Can kids learn guitar without reading music?
Yes. Guitar tabs allow children to start playing immediately using simple numbers.
What age are guitar tabs suitable for?
Most children can start from age 4–5, depending on hand size and attention span.
Are these tabs suitable for group lessons?
Yes – they are designed for both individual and group learning.
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About the Teacher Behind Smiley Note
Smiley Note was created by a professional music teacher with years of experience teaching guitar, piano, and music theory to children. If you’d like to learn more about my teaching philosophy, background, and free teaching resources, you can visit my personal teaching page below.