[Beginner] Recommended for adult piano beginners! Beautiful & stylish piano pieces

Je te veux (I want you)Éric Satie

Erik Satie ~1897~ Je Te Veux (piano solo)

The beautiful, luscious waltz resonates in the heart with its graceful melody.

Born in 1900, this piece captivated audiences in Parisian cafés and cabarets, performed alongside sensuous lyrics that express passionate words of love with disarming directness.

Romantic yet pioneering, its original harmonic progression—an early precursor to ambient music—gives listeners a dreamlike sensation.

With its flowing melody and distinctive triple meter, this work is a masterpiece that fully showcases the piano’s crystalline timbre.

It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone seeking an elegant atmosphere or a beautiful melody that speaks to the soul.

Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2Johannes Brahms

[4K・High Quality Sound] Intermezzo Op.118 No.2 / J. Brahms — Brahms: Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2

A piece whose gentle, graceful melody seeps into the heart.

Like waves that ebb and flow, its unhurried lines carry deep emotion and quiet reflection.

Written in 1893, it is characterized by a singing right-hand melody supported by soft left-hand chords.

In the middle section, it unfolds with passion, yet returns to the calm theme, evoking the rises and falls of life.

Expressing the stillness of an autumn dusk and feelings held within, this work is ideal for those who wish to experience the piano’s profound allure or refine delicate expressive skills.

Rather than technical bravura, it calls for attention to color and emotional nuance—an invitation to take it on with care and sensitivity.

Eyes on me(Piano collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo

Eyes On Me (Piano Collections Final Fantasy VIII)

The piano-arranged love song from Final Fantasy VIII beautifully portrays the poignant feelings between the protagonist, Squall, and the heroine, Rinoa.

Woven solely by piano, its clear, transparent tones express sincere emotions with a tender sense of frustration, while the gentle melody soothes the listener’s heart.

Though it depicts unrequited love, it conveys an unwavering devotion to a beloved person with a quietly passionate timbre.

Since its 1999 release, it has continued to captivate the hearts of many music fans.

With a beauty that moves you through piano alone, it’s a perfect piece for fans of classical or new age music, and for anyone seeking a song with a deeply moving sense of storytelling.

Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy

Debussy: Clair de Lune / Kyohei Sorita

Among Claude Debussy’s works, the Suite bergamasque No.

3, “Clair de Lune,” is particularly popular.

It is an emotive piece that depicts the sorrow and suffering a clown does not usually reveal.

In terms of difficulty, it might be around or above Czerny Op.

40.

It may be somewhat challenging for middle school students.

However, if Czerny Op.

30 feels easy to you, you may find this piece surprisingly approachable.

The left hand at measure 27 is a tricky spot, but by breaking down the notes and drilling them into your muscle memory, it becomes much easier to achieve an even, well-articulated performance.

Please use this as a reference.

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TraumereiRobert Schumann

Traumerei/Kinderszenen No. 7, Op. 15/Schumann/Classic Piano/CANACANA

Woven in F major with a gentle 4/4 pulse, this beautiful, dreamlike melody softly envelops the listener’s heart.

Born from the album Kinderszenen, the piece was published in Leipzig in February 1839 and is a memorable work used in both the opening and ending of the film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” (Tenkōsei).

Its calm, transparent tone seeps into the soul, as if awakening the pure emotions of childhood and the nostalgia felt in adulthood.

Over eight repetitions of a four-bar melody, shifts in harmony and an expanding register brilliantly portray the changing scenes of a dream.

Though it occasionally shows a pensive expression, it concludes with a warm afterglow.

With a leisurely performance duration yet profound emotional impact, this highly artistic work is recommended for those who wish to immerse themselves quietly in music.

CanonJohann Pachelbel

Canon / Pachelbel / with sheet music / Piano / Canon / Pachelbel / Piano / CANACANA

Canon is a hugely popular piece in Japan as well—Johann Pachelbel’s famous masterpiece.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this beloved work is a path nearly every beginner pianist walks at least once.

Because it doesn’t demand particularly difficult rhythms or fingerwork, even young children can take on the challenge.

Once you’ve moved beyond simply playing the notes, it’s a great idea to work on your expressiveness.

As you develop expressive skills, your performance will instantly become more brilliant, so it might be worth recording yourself regularly.

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Minuet in C-sharp minorMaurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel – Minuet in C-sharp minor (audio + sheet music)

This is a very short piece, about one minute long, said to have been written around 1904 as a practice assignment for a close composer friend.

Within the classical minuet form, it carries Ravel’s characteristic refined sonorities and a subtly introspective mood.

Rather than dazzling display, the piece conveys restrained elegance—melancholy and beautiful, as if translating delicate, hidden emotions directly into sound.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants an easy introduction to Ravel’s unique aesthetic sensibility.

Because its structure is concise and free of unnecessary ornamentation, the key is to play each note with care while picturing the steps of an elegant dance.

Aim to express the nuances of the heart within its soft, subdued atmosphere.