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

For beginner pianists, choosing practice pieces can be a real source of anxiety.

This is especially true if you’re starting to learn on your own as an adult—you may often wonder what pieces to choose to keep practice enjoyable and progressing smoothly.

When learning piano independently, there are two main approaches: focusing intensively on a limited selection of pieces, or practicing a balanced set of pieces that include a variety of technical elements while learning the basics of piano technique and music reading from the ground up.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended practice pieces for those who prefer the latter approach and also want to build a solid foundation.

We’ve selected a wide range of pieces, from classical to popular, so feel free to start with whichever ones spark your interest.