[Beginner] Start Here: Classic Practice Pieces Recommended for Adult Piano Beginners

Round Dance of the Sunflower HouseHisaishi Joe

[Beginner-Friendly] Rondo of the House of Sunflowers (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea - Studio Ghibli) Easy Piano Arrangement with Do-Re-Mi Notation, Slow Tempo, One-Finger, Right-Hand Only, or Both Hands

This piece, inspired by the “House of Sunflowers” that appears in the film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, features a tender, compassionate melody that resonates with the heart.

Included on the album Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea: Image Album released in March 2008, the track gently portrays the calm everyday life at the twilight of one’s years and the bittersweet wishes quietly held within it.

Its beautiful rondeau-like motif and clear, pure vocals warmly embrace the profound theme of the brilliance of life.

When playing it on the piano, try to spin the notes as if singing the melody, with a sense of care and affection.

Deeply connected to the story, this work is perfect for those who want to take their time and play a beautiful piece with heartfelt emotion.

Village in MayHisaishi Joe

[Piano for Beginners] May Village Level 1 [Free Sheet Music with Do-Re-Mi Notation]

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It’s a captivating piece with a buoyant melody that conjures up lush, green countryside scenes.

It’s that song from the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro, played as the sisters, thrilled about their new life, appear on screen.

What’s wonderful about this piece is its brisk, jazz-like rhythm, which adds a stylish, cheerful touch to Japan’s tranquil landscapes.

When playing it on the piano, the key is to bring out a skipping, bouncy sense of rhythm.

If you play energetically and with joy, you’ll surely capture the piece’s sense of excitement.

Try to bounce lightly across the keys as if you were the story’s protagonist.

Main themehoshikatsu

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.

Brave SoldierCornelius Gurlitt

Brave Soldier / Gurlitt — Wilder Soldat / C. Gurlitt [Recommended for Piano Recitals]

With a march-like, powerful rhythm that tickles a boy’s heart, this piece fills you with energy as you listen.

Featured on the album “Album for Children,” it captivates with its clear melody and the left hand’s steady, pulsing accompaniment.

Its resonant sound shines on stage, while offering ample joy in performance.

The right hand’s melody unfolds dramatically, firmly supported by the left hand’s rhythm—an ideal structure for practice.

Combining cool flair with sheer fun, this work is a perfect fit for boys learning the piano.

Minuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Minuet in F major, K. 5 – Mozart – Piano Sheet Music

This is an elegant minuet that the six-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote down for his sister, Maria Anna Mozart.

It is a dance in triple meter that, while employing triplets and an Alberti bass accompaniment pattern, lasts only about one minute and has a bright, approachable character.

Composed in July 1762, the piece, though simple, has a refined structure that highlights the beauty of its melody.

With its relaxed tempo and clear melodic line, it is a work that even those who have just begun learning the piano can approach with confidence.

While learning the fundamentals of musical expression, you can experience the splendor of classical music through this piece.

Minuet for TrumpetWilliam Duncombe

“Minuet for Trumpet,” composed by W. Duncombe (from Teacher’s Choice: Piano Recital Masterpieces, Vol. 1)

Trumpet Minuet is a recommended piece not only for small children, but also for adults who have only recently begun to play with both hands after starting piano later in life.

Its musical structure flows naturally from simple repeated notes into an elegant melody, giving you the satisfying feeling of “I’m really playing the piano!” just by performing it.

While it’s not particularly difficult technically, try to play it with feeling, keeping the balance with the left-hand accompaniment in mind.

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“Butterflies” Op. 2 No. 1 “Masquerade”Robert Schumann

Waltz in D major (Papillons, Op.2, No.1) – Robert Schumann

The first piece in this collection depicting scenes from a masked ball is a lively, bright waltz.

Composed by Robert Schumann in 1831, inspired by a novel by Jean Paul, it reveals a deep connection with literature.

Written in the key of D major, this miniature brims with the splendor and vitality befitting the opening of a ball.

Though short, it is rich in the expressive nuances characteristic of the Romantic era and is approachable for beginners.

It’s an ideal piece for those just starting the piano or wishing to explore Schumann’s world.

Rather than technical difficulty, you can enjoy practicing it by focusing on musical flow and expression.