[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)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
The nationally beloved anime Doraemon was adapted into 3D CGI and made waves with the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
The theme song chosen was Motohiro Hata’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower).
The melody in the A section uses many eighth notes and changes at a relatively steady pace, making it easy to catch the rhythm.
It’s recommended even for piano beginners who struggle with rhythm.
While the chorus melody gets a bit more intricate, it’s originally a slow ballad, so it remains approachable.
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!
Amazing Gracesanbika
Amazing Grace is one of the most beloved songs in America and is even called the “second national anthem.” Originally a hymn, its soul-cleansing, beautiful melody has captured many hearts and is now widely used as background music in television and film.
With few melodic leaps and a gentle, flowing tempo, it’s an easy piece for beginner pianists to play.
Jazz-style arrangements are also very cool, so once you’re comfortable with the basic version, be sure to give them a try!
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!
See You AgainWiz Khalifa
The hugely popular rapper Wiz Khalifa featured the equally popular singer-songwriter Charlie Puth on the global hit “See You Again,” released in 2015.
It served as the theme song for the film Furious 7, released the same year, and is also well known as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who appeared in the series and tragically died in an accident in 2013.
Charlie’s sung section is so beautiful that it can bring you to tears even if you don’t know the song’s background, and since the original is sometimes performed with piano accompaniment, it seems well suited for solo piano.
Because it’s difficult to render the rap part on piano, it’s perfectly fine to simply follow the melody with your right hand and play chords with your left.
If left-hand chords are still challenging, just playing the bass note is no problem.
Listen closely to the original and try playing the beautiful melodic line while reflecting on the meaning of the lyrics.