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It’s so cool if you can play these on the piano! A selection of irresistibly charming masterpieces.

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Accompanist / Piano Instructoryuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

When you think of piano pieces, many people probably picture classical works, right?

But nowadays, not only classical music—J-POP, anime songs, and all kinds of tracks—are performed on the piano, and “I tried playing it” videos are gaining attention on social media and video platforms.

Some of you might be enjoying watching these videos every day, surprised to find, “Wow, this song actually goes really well with the piano!”

So this time, we’ve picked out songs that would look seriously cool if you could play them on the piano!

Alongside timeless classical masterpieces, we’ll also introduce the latest hit songs that sound great on piano.

If you’re thinking, “I want to wow everyone with my piano performance!”, be sure to use this as a reference!

It’d be so cool to play on the piano! A handpicked selection of irresistibly charming masterpieces (111–120)

Concert Etudes, 8 Pieces: No. 5 “Joke”Nikolai Kapustin

Eight Concert Etudes Op. 40 Raillery

Concert Etudes, 8 Pieces: No. 5 “Joke”Nikolai Kapustin

This is a vibrant piece that fuses classical music with jazz.

Included in the 1984 album “Eight Concert Etudes, Op.

40,” it has a light, witty character that tickles the listener’s imagination.

Skillfully incorporating jazz elements such as swing and boogie-woogie while honoring classical formal beauty, it’s an irresistibly appealing work.

Rhythmic, dynamic phrases unfold one after another, enveloping the entire hall in a joyful atmosphere.

Performed by world-renowned pianists like Nikolai Petrov and Marc-André Hamelin, this piece is perfect for those who want to showcase both technique and expressive power.

It’s sure to create a captivating, unforgettable stage.

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In conclusion

How was it? The “I tried playing it” culture on social media, video platforms, and street pianos is getting more and more exciting.

This time, we introduced a wide range of pieces—not only classical and jazz, but also J-pop, film music, anime, and game music.

Some of the videos feature pieces that are quite difficult to master, but if you want to take on high-difficulty songs, it’s perfectly fine to start by practicing a simpler arrangement first! Please play for us someday.

And if you upload a really great performance, we might even feature it in an introduction video.

We’re looking forward to it!