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[Piano Recital] Carefully Selected Masterpieces and Popular Pieces Recommended for 3rd Grade Elementary School Students!

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

A piano recital where children showcase the results of their daily practice to family and friends.

When choosing pieces—whether it’s a favorite song, a piece that lets them show off newly acquired techniques, or something unique that you won’t find in standard piano method books—it can be quite challenging to settle on a selection that satisfies the teacher, the student, and the parents alike.

In this article, we’ve picked out recommended pieces for piano recitals to help guide your selection.

This time, we’ve focused on pieces especially suitable for around third-grade elementary school students.

If you’re struggling to choose a recital piece, please use this as a reference!

Piano Recital: Carefully Selected Masterpieces and Popular Pieces Recommended for 3rd Graders (61–70)

The one and only flower in the worldMakihara Noriyuki

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The one and only flower in the worldMakihara Noriyuki

This piece captivates with its gentle, hum-along melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara and performed by SMAP, its theme is “respect for individuality.” Like the flowers lined up at a florist’s shopfront, it conveys that each person is special.

Released in 2003, it gained popularity as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi,” and it continues to be loved today.

If you perform it at a recital, people of all generations will likely find themselves smiling.

The melody is easy to learn and play, so give it a try.

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Music for Children, Op. 65: No. 4 “Tarantella”Sergei Prokofiev

[Recommended for Piano Recitals] Tarantella (Music for Children, Op. 65 No. 4) ♫ Prokofiev / Tarantella (Music for Children, Op. 65 No. 4), Prokofiev

Music for Children, Op. 65: No. 4 “Tarantella”Sergei Prokofiev

Tarantella,” the fourth piece in Sergei Prokofiev’s 1935 collection Music for Children, Op.

65, is a lively work distinguished by the characteristic rhythm of the traditional Italian dance, the tarantella.

Not only does it make a striking choice for a recital, but it’s also perfect for building technique—fostering a sense of rhythm, developing finger independence, and strengthening dynamic control.

If you capture the rhythms accurately, play with a clear tone, and enjoy the distinctive modern rhythmic feel, this piece will surely leave a lasting impression in any recital.

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Fantasia “Sakura Sakura”Hirai Kōsaburō

Sakura-Sakura, a Fantasy (Kōzaburo Hirai) — Sakura-Sakura (A Fantasy for Piano), Kōzaburo Y. Hirai

Fantasia “Sakura Sakura”Hirai Kōsaburō

Kōzaburo Hirai’s Fantasia “Sakura Sakura,” published in 1971, is a piece in which Japan’s traditional beauty and classical elements blend superbly.

Based on the koto piece “Sakura Sakura,” it incorporates Romantic-style pianism, breathing new life into it as a set of variations.

Its rich expression and rhythmic vitality make it ideal for children to cultivate their own sensibilities.

Truly a must-play for students in the upper grades who are aiming to further improve their technique.

Ask yourself, “What are Japanese-sounding music, harmony, and melody?” and perform while sensing the essence of Japan.

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In conclusion

Have you found “that one perfect piece” that might be just right for your child’s recital? We’ve selected pieces that would suit a third-grade elementary school student’s piano recital.

For recital pieces, it’s certainly important to choose works that allow the performer to demonstrate skills appropriate to their level, but above all, it’s crucial to pick pieces that motivate them to practice and that they can enjoy performing.

Using the pieces introduced in this article as a reference, please choose a work that fits your child so the recital becomes a wonderful memory etched deeply in their heart.