[Beginner] Recommended for adult piano beginners! Beautiful & stylish piano pieces
The piano’s clear, shimmering tone that soothes our hearts.
Now that we’re adults, many people are rediscovering its appeal and thinking, “I don’t just want to listen—I want to play it myself!” More and more are starting lessons: those who found practice a chore and piano lessons a burden as children, but now, as adults, want to practice again and learn to play.
In this article, we introduce beautiful and stylish piano pieces recommended for adult beginners and for those returning after a break.
From classical to Western pop, Japanese songs, video game music, and film scores, we’ve curated a wide selection to help you find a favorite piece.
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[Beginner] Recommended for Adult Piano Beginners! Beautiful & Stylish Piano Pieces (91–100)
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s a masterpiece whose gentle yet heartrending emotion resonates from the very first piano intro.
It conveys the desire to express bonds with loved ones through music, transcending physical distance and the passage of time.
Featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Sotsu Uta,” it captured the hearts of many.
The serene piano melody and the richly expressive vocals blend in perfect balance, and since its release in March 2004, it became a long-running hit, charting on Oricon for 38 weeks.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to cherish it as a song of memories, or to express feelings for someone special through music.
Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji
When it comes to cool anime songs, you can’t leave out “Theme from Lupin the Third.” Composed by jazz pianist Yuji Ohno, it’s known for having various takes across the years, from funky versions to jazzy ones.
Even just playing the melody stands up on its own, so you can make it work by adding only a few notes in the left hand.
Beginners can perform it stylishly.
Once you become conscious of the rhythm in your playing, you’ll be able to deliver an even more leveled-up rendition of “Theme from Lupin the Third.”
[Beginner] Recommended for adult piano novices! Beautiful & stylish piano pieces (101–110)
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
This song is the final work of a leading female singer in Japan’s pop music scene.
Its lyrics, which liken life to the flow of a river, are striking and celebrate the importance of living gently.
With a melody and words that resonate deeply, it has continued to be loved by many.
Released in January 1989, it sold over 1.5 million copies.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re struggling or standing still in life.
If you listen quietly, it’s sure to soothe your heart.
It’s a masterpiece filled with the singer’s philosophy of life, so please give it a try and master playing it!
He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer
Also known by its Japanese title “Kare koso ga Kaizoku,” “He’s a Pirate” is the famous theme from the first installment of the blockbuster film series Pirates of the Caribbean, the 2003 release Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Its rousing main motif and sound make you want to set off on an adventure, and the piece is used so frequently beyond the confines of the film—such as on television—that even people who haven’t seen the movie may recognize the melody.
Originally an orchestral piece, it’s so popular that many solo piano arrangements have been published.
If you aim to recreate the musical world of the original as fully as possible on the piano, the difficulty inevitably rises; however, beginners can still capture the essence by having the left hand keep the rhythm with chordal bass lines as a foundation while supporting the powerful right-hand melody.
Start practicing at a relaxed tempo and gradually speed up.
That said, don’t be shy—go for a bold performance in your own style!
Part of Your WorldAlan Menken
“Part of Your World,” the memorable song sung by Ariel, the protagonist of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which depicts a beautiful undersea world.
It’s a gorgeous piece that could be said to embody the film’s worldview, and it pairs perfectly with the delicate timbre of the piano.
The melody is so beautiful that a cluttered accompaniment is unnecessary! With a simple arrangement that even those who’ve just learned do-re-mi can play, you can fully savor the charm of the original while performing.
The stepwise melody with few leaps also makes it easier to play.
Bright FutureAlan Menken
“I See the Light,” sung by Rapunzel as she lives confined in the tower.
Filled with hope, this beautiful song dreams of a radiant future spent together after meeting someone special.
It was composed by Alan Menken, the renowned composer behind many Disney classics, including “A Whole New World.” The song’s romantic atmosphere pairs perfectly with the gentle timbre of the piano.
By connecting the notes smoothly to create a grand sense of scale, you can fully capture the original’s mood even with an easy arrangement!
Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe
There are many beginner-friendly sheet music editions of Ghibli songs, and since the pieces are so widely known, they’re easy for novice pianists to try.
The piece introduced here, “Merry-Go-Round of Life,” is the theme from the 2004 film Howl’s Moving Castle.
Its most notable feature is a chord progression reminiscent of jazz, making extensive use of the circle-of-fifths movement common in the jazz world, which gives it a very chic sound even as a solo piano piece.
Playing a jazz-piano-style arrangement would make it even more stylish, but that can be a high hurdle for beginners.
To start, simply playing the melody in the right hand and the chord tones in the left should be enough to let you savor the appeal of the circle-of-fifths progression.