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

“Jupiter,” from The Planets, Op. 32, Suite for Large OrchestraGustav Holst

Jupiter (Jove) — From the Suite “The Planets”: Jupiter [Piano] For Beginners

Even if you don’t recognize it by the title alone, you’ll probably think, “Oh, that piece!” once you actually hear it.

Among the movements of The Planets, a suite by the British composer Gustav Holst, Jupiter is the most famous; its middle section in particular is very well known and is cherished in the UK as the patriotic song I Vow to Thee, My Country.

In fact, it’s also the original tune for Ayaka Hirahara’s debut and smash-hit song, Jupiter.

Its grand scale and the beauty of its all-embracing melodic line lose nothing when played as a solo piano piece.

There aren’t any tricky melodies, and the relaxed tempo makes it easy to play; however, a flat, matter-of-fact performance won’t bring out the piece’s charm or atmosphere.

So try approaching it with the mindset of expressing your own universe in your performance!

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Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by J.S. Bach [Piano Playing Guide Explained with Video — Absolutely Playable Even for Beginners!] Level: ☆☆

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is known as soothing music and a piece many people long to play on the piano.

It is a melody from one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s church cantatas and is sometimes performed with choir.

Since this piece has been published in various arrangements, you can choose sheet music that matches your level—one reason it’s recommended for beginners.

Imagine the sound resonating in a high-ceilinged church, and try playing while savoring each and every note.

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Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773J.S.Bach

Bach / Invention No. 2 in C minor (J.S. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773)

Known as Invention No.

2, this work in C minor is a compelling piece that distills the contrapuntal techniques of the Baroque era.

As part of an educational collection compiled in 1723, it features a canon-like dialogue in which the right and left hands enter two measures apart.

Despite its brevity, it includes voice exchanges and modulations, requiring the performer to maintain independence and balance between the parts.

The introspective, austere atmosphere created by the key of C minor is striking, lending the piece an artistry that goes beyond a mere study.

It is recommended for those who wish to explore the beauty of counterpoint and the depth of Baroque music.

Offering both technical challenges and opportunities for musical expression, it is a valuable addition to a learner’s repertoire.

French Suite No. 6, BWV 817 – GavotteJ.S.Bach

Bach French Suite No.6 “Gavotte” P. Barton, FEURICH 218 piano

Among the suites composed during the Baroque era, this piece is notable for its clear duple meter and approachable melody.

Written around 1722 to 1725 for educational purposes, it beautifully fuses French elegance with German structural rigor.

As a valuable work that conveys the atmosphere of courtly dance to the present day, it demands both expressiveness and technique from the performer, yet it remains accessible thanks to the relative scarcity of difficult phrases or virtuosic passages.

It is recommended for those who have only recently started playing the piano or who wish to try Baroque music, and by practicing with an emphasis on tone and expression, one can perform while sensing the ambiance of the court of that time.

French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – Minuet IIJ.S.Bach

J.S. Bach: French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: VI. Menuet II (BWV 813a)

This is an elegant dance from the French Suites, brimming with the beauty of Baroque music.

Composed around 1722, it masterfully fuses the solemnity of the key of C minor with the dignified rhythm characteristic of the minuet, allowing you to fully savor the polyphonic world Bach constructed.

Because the technical difficulty is relatively modest, it serves as an ideal piece for those wishing to venture into Baroque repertoire or learn the expressive use of ornamentation.

The work is structured in ABA form and reveals a wide range of character depending on the performer’s interpretation and phrasing choices.

You can also enjoy exploring tonal colors when playing the original harpsichord piece on the piano.

Alliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumann

Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 18, Nicht schnell

The serene miniature that closes Davidsbündlertänze invites listeners into the world overflowing with Robert Schumann’s poetic sensibility.

True to the indication “Not fast,” its gently flowing melody and tender harmonies convey a calming warmth.

Among the pieces first published in January 1838, this one is particularly imbued with an introspective mood, revealing Schumann’s delicate sensitivity.

Ending peacefully, it is approachable for beginner-level piano students and offers an accessible taste of Romantic expressiveness.

Performed at a relaxed tempo, it allows one to savor Schumann’s distinctive poetic expression.

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Only Yesterday, Main Theme, Beginner, Print Sheet Music, Arranged by Chiharu Kawada, Piano, omoide poroporo, main theme

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This is the music from the film Only Yesterday that evokes memories from long ago, as if they spring vividly to life in the protagonist’s heart.

Released in July 1991, the film uses this beautiful melody to accompany the inner landscapes of a 27-year-old woman as she recalls her 10-year-old self.

Featured on the album Only Yesterday Original Soundtrack, the piece is characterized by a quiet, nostalgic tone centered on piano arpeggios.

With its relaxed tempo and gentle movement, it’s approachable even for those new to the piano.

Cherish the clear, shimmering resonance—as if fragments of memory are sparkling—and play each note with care.