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[Piano Sheet Music] Beloved Classics | A Comprehensive Introduction to Copyright-Free Works

Baroque, Classical, Romantic, early modern, and contemporary—classical music has evolved along with the flow of time, yet masterpieces that reflect the background and ideas of each era continue to be loved by many across generations.

In this article, we’ve gathered piano masterpieces that are often cited as “pieces I want to play” or “dream pieces” from the rich history of classical music.

All the pieces introduced here are in the public domain, so another great perk is that you can download the sheet music for free!

Why not download and print them at home right away and start practicing?

Playlist

[Piano Sheet Music] Beloved Classics | A Comprehensive Introduction to Copyright-Free Works
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1Grandes études d’après Paganini, S.141 No. 3 in G-sharp minor “La Campanella”Franz Liszt
Grandes études d’après Paganini, S.141 No. 3 in G-sharp minor “La Campanella”Franz Lisztplay_arrow
The appeal of Liszt’s fiendishly difficult La Campanella
2Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy
Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussyplay_arrow
A gentle and beautiful masterpiece reminiscent of Debussy’s Clair de Lune
3Pavane for a Dead PrincessMaurice Ravel
Pavane for a Dead PrincessMaurice Ravelplay_arrow
Ravel's Pavane, an elegant piano piece
424 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-flat major “Raindrop”Frederic Chopin
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-flat major “Raindrop”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Expressive techniques in Chopin’s “Raindrop” Prelude
5Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopin
Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Chopin's masterpieces, accessible with beginner-friendly arrangements
6Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie
Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satieplay_arrow
Satie’s signature work, a piano piece full of transparency
7Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopin
Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Chopin's Minute Waltz for a puppy—the key is lightness.
8CanonJohann Pachelbel
CanonJohann Pachelbelplay_arrow
Pachelbel’s Canon, a masterpiece of Baroque music
9Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, I. MovementLudwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, I. MovementLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Performance points for Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
10Kinderszenen, Op. 15, No. 7: “Träumerei”Robert Schumann
Kinderszenen, Op. 15, No. 7: “Träumerei”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
A beautiful, heart-stirring melody from Schumann’s masterpiece
11Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy
Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussyplay_arrow
Debussy’s masterpiece “Arabesque” soothing music
12Impromptu in E-flat major, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubert
Impromptu in E-flat major, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Impromptus: combining fundamental technique and beauty
13The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1, BWV 846, PreludeJ.S.Bach
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1, BWV 846, PreludeJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude No. 1 by Bach
14“The Seasons” – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37bis: June “Barcarolle”Pyotr Tchaikovsky
"The Seasons" – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37bis: June "Barcarolle"Pyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
Characteristics and performance expression of Tchaikovsky’s Barcarolle from The Seasons
1512 Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12 Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Mozart arranges a lullaby into a difficult set of variations
16Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händelplay_arrow
A masterpiece that distills the charm of Baroque music