Beginner Piano: Carefully Selected Easy and Famous Pieces You Can Play with One Octave
Have you ever thought, “I want to try playing the melody of a song I know on the piano!”?
Not just on the piano—being able to casually play a famous tune on any instrument is pretty cool, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of pieces whose melodies stay within a single octave, making them easy for piano beginners to play.
If a song has a narrow range and few large leaps, beginners can absolutely master it by practicing slowly and calmly.
Once you get used to it, you can add left-hand bass notes and challenge yourself to play with both hands!
We’ve collected famous songs you can practice by ear even if you can’t read sheet music perfectly, so pick your favorites and give them a try!
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Beginner Piano: Songs You Can Play with One Octave | A Curated Selection of Easy & Famous Pieces (21–30)
Yobikomi-kun BGM “No. 4”Gunma Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
The memory-type audio POP device “Yobikomi-kun,” sold by Gunma Denki Co., Ltd.
The product name alone might not ring a bell, but if you watch the video… yes, it’s that melody played at the discount emporium Don Quijote! Kids have probably heard it when shopping with their families, so it’s recommended that adults first play it as an example.
Once the child exclaims, “It’s the Donki song!” and shows interest, that’s a great time to start practicing.
It also sounds fun to practice at home and then go to the store to hear the real thing.
FamilyMart Entrance Chime, Melody Chime No. 1 in D major, Op. 17, from “Great Prosperity”Yasushi Inada
The FamilyMart door chime is a great song for one-finger playing, as it can be performed using only five notes within a single octave: C, F, G, A, and the higher C.
Since it’s a tune heard in convenience stores, it’s a melody children are likely to find familiar.
If it’s your first time trying a keyboard instrument, start by placing removable stickers on the keys to mark them while you practice; once you’ve got a feel for the positions and the distances when moving between notes, try playing without the markers.
If you perform it at school, you might even become the star of your class!
MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is a piano miniature in G major, notable for its gentle atmosphere and flowing melody.
Employing an accompaniment pattern known as the Alberti bass, the beautiful melody conveys the refined aesthetic of the Classical era despite its simplicity, soothing the listener’s heart.
The fluid accompaniment based on broken chords is a hallmark found in many of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s piano works, and its charm is fully showcased here as well.
While the piece is structured to be approachable for performers, it also offers ample opportunities for expressive playing.
It is an ideal choice for those who have mastered basic piano techniques or for listeners wishing to become more familiar with classical music.
For the First Time in ForeverKristen Anderson-Lopez／Robert Lopez
In the movie Frozen, the song For the First Time in Forever is sung by the sisters Elsa and Anna.
It plays during a pivotal scene in the story that contrasts Anna’s joy at finally being able to go outside with Elsa’s prayer to get through the coronation without incident so no one discovers her powers.
Until the chorus, the notes are quick and the rhythm is somewhat complex, but the chorus itself uses broad phrases with fewer notes and a narrower range, making it approachable even for those who have just begun learning to read music.
Rather than fixating on playing the whole piece in order, why not start by practicing the easier-to-play chorus?
Mountain MusiciansDoitsu min’yō
The children’s song “The Musician in the Mountain,” modeled after a German folk tune, helps you learn the names of instruments and the characteristics of their sounds while singing.
Because it has a narrow range and many repeated phrases, it’s perfect for beginner piano practice, and it’s actually included in many piano method books.
It’s also very popular as a piece to perform at recitals! At first, it may be difficult to synchronize the right hand’s bouncy rhythm with the accompaniment, but since the piece uses only two chords, you should be able to master an arrangement with just the bass and melody smoothly.
Gradually add chords and rhythm so you can express the animals enjoying their instruments.
Words of FarewellKaientai
Gifted Words, the theme song of the drama 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei starring Tetsuya Takeda, is also a well-known standard graduation song.
When you hear it, many of you probably picture a scene from the show.
With its simple melody and gently encouraging lyrics, this piece makes for a moving performance on the piano.
What’s more, the opening phrase’s melody can be played within the span of a single octave! It’s a perfect choice for anyone who wants to casually play a nostalgic tune that brings back memories of their youth on the piano.
Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven
This is a lively piece inspired by Scottish folk dance.
Included in the November 1825 album “Ernst und Tändeley,” it is a short, charming dance written in E-flat major.
Despite its simple two-part form, it features a friendly melody and a pleasant rhythm.
The work gained popularity as a salon piece and for ballroom use, exuding an elegant and cheerful atmosphere.
It is perfect for those who want to enjoy practicing the piano or experience a sense of fulfillment in a short performance time.
With its approachable structure and appealing melody, it serves as a good step in piano study.