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[For 6-year-olds] A curated selection of standout pieces for piano recitals!

Age six marks a milestone, with kindergarten graduation and the start of elementary school! At this stage, children’s bodies—including their hands and arms—become more robust, and their piano keystrokes grow stronger.

For a piano recital at this time, pieces that help them learn techniques to change tone color and expression through touch are recommended.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected piano pieces that are perfect for six-year-olds and that will shine on the recital stage.

When choosing recital pieces, it’s important to pick music that not only fosters technical and expressive growth but is also fun to play.

We hope this helps you find a favorite piece for your child or student.

[For 6-year-olds] A curated list of standout piano recital pieces (61–70)

Dance and SongNakata Yoshinao

[Recommended Piano Recital Piece] A Dance and Song ♫ Yoshinao Nakada
Dance and SongNakata Yoshinao

This is a solo piano piece that begins with light 5/8-meter staccato and syncopation.

Rhythmic, dance-like elements alternate with an elegant singing melody, vividly capturing the exhilaration of a summer night and its serene afterglow.

Composed during the mature period of the composer, who served as a lecturer at Kobe Yamate Women’s Junior College in 1993, it is one of the most popular tracks among the 24 pieces included in the album “Children’s Dreams.” While incorporating Japanese-style elements, it possesses a universal appeal and is highly regarded as a recital repertoire.

It is recommended for those aiming to level up while enjoying piano performance, as it allows players to savor the beauty of melody and harmony while honing both technical skills and expressive depth.

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[Recommended for Piano Recitals] Adorable Tarantella ♫ Streabbog / Tarentelle mignonne
Adorable TarantellaStreabbog

Although you’ve only just started learning the piano, you want to try playing a dynamic piece that uses both hands to the fullest… For children like you, we highly recommend “Charming Tarantella”! It’s an up-tempo, passionately intense piece built around a strong 6/8 meter, and it’s often performed at piano recitals.

“Tarantella” refers to a traditional dance from Naples, Italy.

Despite its simple structure, it demands expressive, fiery playing.

Practice repeatedly, paying close attention to the dynamics in the very active right hand, and aim to eliminate any wrong notes.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a selection of piano pieces perfect for children around six years old—lively tunes, gentle pieces, sorrowful melodies, and works ideal for recitals, covering a variety of moods! By age six, children’s musical preferences often become quite clear.

Even if a parent or music teacher recommends something they think is good, it’s not uncommon for the child’s reaction to be lukewarm, so we hope this article helps you choose the right pieces.

To help them fully enjoy their recital, please suggest a variety of piece types!