[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.

Playlist

[Beginner] Recommended for adult piano beginners! Beautiful & stylish piano pieces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken		Just hearing the beautiful melody line, the drama...
2	Final Fantasy X “To Zanarkand” (Piano Collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo		The heartrending melody with a beautiful, striking tune is...
3	Let It BeThe Beatles		As a beginner, the kind of music that develops in a complex way is a bit...
4	Gymnopédie No. 1Éric Satie		The appeal of Satie’s masterpiece Gymnopédie No. 1 and how to practice it
5	Pavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henry		A piano piece celebrating the birth of a princess
6	music boxCharles-Henry		Expressed the delicate tones of a music box on the piano...
7	Danny BoyAirurando min’yō		A mother's song for her son on the battlefield, a beloved classic around the world.
8	Waltz No. 15, Op. 39-15 “Waltz of Love”Johannes Brahms		Waltz No. 15 has difficult chords
9	Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy		Practice Debussy’s famous piano pieces
10	Moon RiverHenry Mancini		How to Play and the Appeal of Moon River
11	Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüller		I was enraptured by the choir’s hymn resonating through the cathedral church…
12	Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		On March 28, 2023, they sadly departed this world...
13	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s classic, the moving power of love
14	New Cinema Paradiso ‘Love Theme’Ennio Morricone		Born from an Italian film released in 1988…
15	Je te veux (I want you)Éric Satie		Waltz: A Passionate and Elegant Masterpiece
16	Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2Johannes Brahms		A piece whose gentle, graceful melody seeps into the heart. Contri…
17	Eyes on me(Piano collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo		Pi from Final Fantasy VIII...
18	Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy		Among the works of Claude Debussy, ...
19	TraumereiRobert Schumann		A beautiful reverie woven in F major and 4/4 time…
20	CanonJohann Pachelbel		The work Canon, which is extremely popular in Japan as well. Johan…
21	Minuet in C-sharp minorMaurice Ravel		Ravel’s short minuet piece
22	I am (Theme Song of “Hodo Station”)Morita Manami		A famous line that any Japanese person will have heard at least once…
23	Fly Me To The MoonBart Howard		The jazz classic “Fly Me To The Moon” is a beginner-friendly piece.
24	Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14, MWV U 67 No. 1 AndanteFelix Mendelssohn		Beginning with an elegant and lyrical Andante, it becomes light and lively…
25	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		When it comes to beginner piano pieces, this “Air on the G String”…
26	Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven		Inspired by traditional Scottish folk dance…
27	Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Salut d’Amour is mainly right-hand focused; watch out for mistakes in the left hand.
28	Serenade from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert		The melancholy and beauty of Schubert's lieder
29	Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven		The route that every piano learner dreams of at least once…
30	dreamClaude Debussy		The serene beauty of fantastical Impressionist music
31	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		Studio Ghibli produced it in 1995, and regretfu...
32	French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – CouranteJ.S.Bach		Elegant dance works of Baroque music
33	Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Amanda McBroom		The beautiful singing voice in the film “Only Yesterday”
34	Melody Op. 4-2Fanny Mendelssohn		An emotionally rich, delicate miniature by Fanny
35	At the seaside at nightHeino Kasuki		A cool piano piece that makes you forget the summer heat
36	“Jupiter,” from The Planets, Op. 32, Suite for Large OrchestraGustav Holst		Even if you can't tell just by looking at the song title, once you actually listen to the track…
37	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Healing music, and “I tried playing it on the piano…”
38	Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773J.S.Bach		The Appeal of Bach’s Invention in C Minor
39	French Suite No. 6, BWV 817 – GavotteJ.S.Bach		An educational masterpiece of Baroque suites for beginners
40	French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – Minuet IIJ.S.Bach		Bach’s Minuet: elegant and profound music
41	Alliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumann		A serene, small piece by Schumann brimming with poetic sentiment
42	Main themehoshikatsu		A piano piece that weaves nostalgic memories
43	Piano Sonata No. 20, Op. 49 No. 2, Second MovementLudwig van Beethoven		A warm triple-meter piece in minuet form
44	Maiden’s PrayerTekla Badarzewska		Polish composer Tekla Bądarzewska...
45	Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann		Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin
46	French Suite No. 6, BWV 817: SarabandeJ.S.Bach		A dance imbued with Bach’s profound spirituality
47	From ‘Requiem’ in ParadiseGabriel Fauré		A religious piece marked by an elegant melody sung with angelic voices...
48	MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		An elegant piano piece in G major
49	Sonatina No. 12, Movement IMuzio Clementi		A bright Classical-era piano piece like spring
50	Barcarolle No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 105-2Gabriel Fauré		A French piano piece composed in 1921
51	Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann		Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece
52	Morning Songs No. 1: In a calm tempoRobert Schumann		A Schumann piano piece expressing the quiet of morning.
53	7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven		The cheerful music of Austrian folk dance
54	Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. MorningEdvard Grieg		Grieg’s composition “Morning” is the most beloved masterpiece among Japanese people.
55	Merry Christmas Mr.LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		Introduce Ryuichi Sakamoto’s famous song “Merry Christmas.”
56	French Suite No. 1, BWV 812 – Menuet IJ.S.Bach		An elegant triple-meter piece from the Baroque era
57	Piano Sonata K. 545 in C majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Mozart’s graceful three-movement piece
58	Burgmüller 25 Études Op. 100 No. 11 “The Wagtail”Johann Burgmüller		A light, bird-like piece in 2/4 time
59	Remember MeKristen Anderson-Lopez／Robert Lopez		Family love theme song from a Disney movie
60	Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Movement IIILudwig van Beethoven		A graceful romantic masterpiece in 9/8 time
61	Lullaby, Op. 49 No. 4Johannes Brahms		Among classical works, there are some “lullabies” tha…
62	Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 4: HopeFelix Mendelssohn		A calm and approachable piece from the Songs Without Words collection
63	Habanera on a Summer NightHirayoshi Takeshu		A piece with Cuban rhythms and graceful melodies
64	Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumann		Schumann's works, a world of quiet dreams
65	Sonatina No. 9, First MovementMuzio Clementi		Clementi’s lively composition, brimming with vibrant tones.
66	Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji		Lupin the Third’s theme is a cool anime song.
67	Ave MariaFranz Schubert		How to play Schubert’s “Ave Maria”
68	French Suite No. 5, BWV 816: SarabandeJ.S.Bach		Classical music, the sarabande of the Baroque era is captivating.
69	KanadeSukima Suichi		A tenderness that seeps into the heart from the piano intro…
70	Amazing Gracesanbika		One of the most beloved songs in America…
71	Ave MariaCharles Gounod		Multiple versions of Ave Maria and practice methods
72	Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14Sergei Rachmaninov		A weighty, shadow-laden melody, with delicacy and…
73	To the Wild RoseEdward MacDowell		A beautiful piano piece by MacDowell for beginners
74	Variations in E-flat major, Op. 82, MWV U 158 — Theme: Andante assai espressivoFelix Mendelssohn		Mendelssohn's Elegant Variations
75	Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 1 “By the Seashore”Felix Mendelssohn		Thinking of the gentle swell of the waves and the whisper of the sea breeze…
76	Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 2 “Floating Clouds”Felix Mendelssohn		An elegant Romantic-era song without words, playable with careful practice
77	“Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumann		Schumann’s piano suite, a masterpiece brimming with lyric poetry
78	“Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 12: “Final Scene and the Returning Brothers”Robert Schumann		Schumann’s Butterfly finale depicts the end of a ball
79	“Butterflies” Op. 2 No. 1 “Masquerade”Robert Schumann		Schumann’s waltz: light and lively, with a touch of brilliance.
80	A Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oesten		The graceful doll dance of the Romantic era
81	7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 7Ludwig van Beethoven		An elegant 3/4 time, a masterpiece by Beethoven
82	Hayley WestenraAmazing Grace		By the lyrics of the British clergyman John Newton…
83	Prelude, Op. 45 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin		A short piano piece where Chopin’s delicate modulations shine
84	The BeatlesLet It Be		The first cha… a man should ta… when practicing singing while accompanying himself on an instrument
85	Daydream BelieverThe Monkees		Masterfully performing a cool Western pop song at the piano recital...
86	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		Performance tips for the emotionally rich classic 'See You Again'
87	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A moving masterpiece that likens life to the flow of a river
88	Part of Your WorldAlan Menken		Disney’s film set in the beautiful undersea world, “Th…
89	Two Arabesques No. 1 in E majorClaude Debussy		Debussy’s masterpiece—the way you apply force is crucial.
90	To a Wild Rose, Op. 51-1 (Forest Sketches)Edward MacDowell		A composer of Romantic music representing America...
91	Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō		Unbound by genres such as classical and pop...
92	Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao		A melody like a refreshing, free wind
93	TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku		Theme song of an inspiring documentary program
94	Is this what love feels like?Al Hoffman／Mack David		Magical songs from Disney movies
95	Humoresques, Op. 101 No. 7Antonin Dvořák		With Dvořák’s gentle melody, the sight-reading and key changes are difficult.
96	12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		A child prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Moz...
97	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s “Hanataba o Kimi ni” is, on the pia...
98	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		The moving theme song from the Doraemon movie
99	He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer		Also famous under the Japanese title “He’s a Pirate,” H…
100	See You AgainWiz Khalifa		The hugely popular rapper Wiz Khalifa is also...
101	Bright FutureAlan Menken		Rapunzel’s hope-filled song
102	Your SongElton John		Elton John retires, Your Song sheet music available
103	Wish Upon a StarLeigh Harline		The charm of the Pinocchio theme song and how to play it
104	Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe		There are many beginner-friendly sheet music arrangements for songs from Studio Ghibli films...
105	Amazing Gracesanbika		The charm of the beautiful melody of Amazing Grace
106	A Whole New WorldAlan Menken		Not only Disney fans, but many people...
107	Pavane for a Dead Princess in G majorMaurice Ravel		Ravel’s masterpiece, Pavane for a Dead Princess