[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.
Playlist
| [For 6-year-olds] A curated selection of standout pieces for piano recitals! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | My Neighbor TotoroHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | He worked on Studio Ghibli productions and composed numerous famous pieces... |
| 2 | gallopDmitri Kabalevsky |  play_arrow | Dmitri, a Russian composer and pianist… |
| 3 | Polka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhler |  play_arrow | Make the recital fun with a lively polka tune |
| 4 | Holiday in ParisWilliam Gillock |  play_arrow | A composition so simple that even a child can play it... |
| 5 | Burgmüller 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 20 “Tarantella”Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | How about a passionate dance from southern Italy… |
| 6 | Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100 No. 2 “Arabesque”Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | Johann Burgmüller’s etude collection “25…” |
| 7 | Etude AllegroNakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | A lively and glamorous piano piece for children |
| 8 | Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven |  play_arrow | Honing expressiveness through Beethoven’s marches |
| 9 | A Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oesten |  play_arrow | A charming tale where dolls sleep and dance |
| 10 | Piano Pieces for Children “Rainbow Rhythm” No. 1: The Dandelion Took FlightHirayoshi Takeshu |  play_arrow | Focusing mainly on choral pieces and solo works for children, i... |
| 11 | Burgmüller 25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 25 “La chevaleresque” (The Lady’s Ride)Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | A dazzling étude that expresses knightliness |
| 12 | Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō |  play_arrow | The globally known French folk song “Twinkle, Twi… |
| 13 | Dance of the nativesNakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | A powerful and cool piece by Yoshinao Nakada |
| 14 | strollHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The animated film “My Neighbor Totoro,” released in 1988, … |
| 15 | A Small SongCornelius Gurlitt |  play_arrow | The piece Little Song, which is also popular at piano recitals... |
| 16 | glass slipperWilliam Gillock |  play_arrow | So renowned in the field of music education that he is called the Schubert of the music education world, … |
| 17 | Chase the mysteryJuhara Ryoko |  play_arrow | A thrilling musical work with a sense of storytelling |
| 18 | Birthday MarchLouis Köhler |  play_arrow | It has been included in many piano scores for children... |
| 19 | Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | A track included on the album 'Children's Dreams'... |
| 20 | PicnicMary Clark |  play_arrow | Clark’s bright, fast-paced “Picnic…” |
| 21 | Hansel and GretelDoitsu min’yō |  play_arrow | A German-themed adventure story about a brother and sister who get lost in the forest… |
| 22 | Children’s Music Concert, Op. 210: No. 15 “Little Romance”Cornelius Gurlitt |  play_arrow | A cute sound as if flowing from a music box... |
| 23 | Jungle FeverCatherine Rollin |  play_arrow | A number of piano pieces for beginners and children... |
| 24 | Children’s Album – 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39: No. 8 “Waltz”Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | Frequently seen at piano recitals featuring elementary school children and preschoolers... |
| 25 | Waltz of Hansel and GretelTamaru Nobuaki |  play_arrow | A Waltz of Grimm Fairy Tales, for children. |
| 26 | Howl’s Moving Castle ‘Merry-Go-Round of Life’Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The theme song of Howl’s Moving Castle is captivating. |
| 27 | Hunting SongCornelius Gurlitt |  play_arrow | The German composer Korné, who was active in the 19th century... |
| 28 | Indian danceWilliam Gillock |  play_arrow | Powerful music with Indigenous rhythms, brimming with dynamism |
| 29 | Children’s Concert Op. 210, No. 7 “Hunting Song”Cornelius Gurlitt |  play_arrow | A cornet overflowing with childlike cuteness... |
| 30 | Carrying YouHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Ghibli’s famous song “Carrying You” can be performed in various ways |
| 31 | Anna Magdalena Bach’s Notebook, Volume II: Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 116J.S.Bach |  play_arrow | Known as “Minuet in G major,” piano... |
| 32 | Happy WitchJane Bastien |  play_arrow | A suspicious, enigmatic vibe that sets it apart from the usual recital pieces... |
| 33 | At the time of the danceHeinrich Lichner |  play_arrow | How to play Lichner’s waltz pieces |
| 34 | Serenade of the TrumpeterFlitz Spindler |  play_arrow | Fritz, a German pianist and composer, … |
| 35 | Third movement from Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1Muzio Clementi |  play_arrow | Lively three movements, virtuosic and captivating |
| 36 | March of the DwarfsMartha Mier |  play_arrow | Martha Mier, an American female composer, ... |
| 37 | The EntertainerScott Joplin |  play_arrow | From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Ameri... |
| 38 | Children’s Album, Volume 1: “Album of My Boyhood,” No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | The strikingly staccato 1-minute-30-second miniature is… |
| 39 | Burgmüller 25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 1 “La candeur” (A Candid Heart)Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | The renowned piano studies of Johann Burgmüller… |
| 40 | Carnival BallWilliam Gillock |  play_arrow | A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm |
| 41 | Midnight OwlWilliam Gillock |  play_arrow | Tales of a Mysterious Forest, composed by Gillock |
| 42 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-1 “Melody”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Robert Schumann, for children and the younger generation… |
| 43 | Serenade of the BuglerFritz Spindler |  play_arrow | The lively, resounding tone of the trumpet is captivating… |
| 44 | pirateRoger Grove |  play_arrow | An up-tempo book with a pirate adventure theme… |
| 45 | speed carNakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | Piano practice pieces that help you learn a sense of rhythm and expressiveness |
| 46 | clownDmitri Kabalevsky |  play_arrow | When discussing modern Russian music, it is impossible to avoid... |
| 47 | Brave SoldierCornelius Gurlitt |  play_arrow | A powerful march that stirs a boy’s heart |
| 48 | Wiener MarchCarl Czerny |  play_arrow | Charming piano pieces of Austria |
| 49 | Minuet for TrumpetWilliam Duncombe |  play_arrow | Of course, not only for small children, but even as adults... |
| 50 | Boys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gade |  play_arrow | A lively and beautiful piano piece for children |
| 51 | Sonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelli |  play_arrow | A masterpiece with an elegant, radiant melody |
| 52 | Habanera on a Summer NightHirayoshi Takeshu |  play_arrow | A piece with Cuban rhythms and graceful melodies |
| 53 | scramble crossinghashimoto kouichi |  play_arrow | A dynamic piece that expresses the hustle and bustle of the city through irregular time signatures |
| 54 | Stilienne – Burgmüller 25 Études, Op. 100 No. 14Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | A triple-meter piece inspired by traditional Alpine dance music |
| 55 | Minuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart |  play_arrow | A work by six-year-old Mozart for his sister |
| 56 | Brave Rider from ‘Album for Children’Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A short masterpiece that expresses the image of a knight |
| 57 | Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 11 “The Wagtail”Johann Burgmüller |  play_arrow | A light, bird-like piece in 2/4 time |
| 58 | Something good might happen!Yuyama Akira |  play_arrow | This bright and uplifting piano piece is classi... |
| 59 | Dance of the SwineherdBartók Béla |  play_arrow | An enchanting piece of Hungarian folk dance music |
| 60 | Children’s Album, Volume 1, “Picture Book of Boyhood”: No. 7, Hobbyhorse (Cavalry)Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | A piece filled with children’s playfulness and spirit of adventure, love… |
| 61 | Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart |  play_arrow | Beautiful Minuet by 5-Year-Old Mozart |
| 62 | Babayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | Devoting our heart to nurturing the precious hearts of children through music… |
| 63 | Children’s Music – 12 Easy Pieces, Op. 65: No. 4 “Tarantella”Sergei Prokofiev |  play_arrow | The Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev... |
| 64 | Dance and SongNakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | A lively piano piece depicting a summer night |
| 65 | Adorable TarantellaStreabbog |  play_arrow | I’ve only just started learning the piano, but using both hands... |