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

loveHoshino Gen

[Piano Cover] Tried playing “Koi” by Gen Hoshino

This is the ninth single by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, whose boundless talent spans a wide range of fields, including music, acting, and writing.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which he also appeared and which became hugely popular.

Not only the song itself but also the “Koi Dance” performed by the cast became a social phenomenon.

Its light, upbeat feel can be recreated even on the piano, so if you can play it, you’re sure to attract attention! It’s a song everyone knows, making it an easy number to convey coolness.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Transcendental Études No. 4 “Mazeppa”Franz Liszt

Nobuyuki Tsujii / Liszt: Transcendental Études – No. 4 “Mazeppa”

Franz Liszt, a composer who wrote numerous highly demanding pieces and has long vexed performers.

Among Liszt’s works, one that is considered especially difficult is Transcendental Étude No.

4, “Mazeppa.” While it isn’t fiendish in every single aspect, its octaves and double-stops are exceptionally challenging.

The difficulty spikes suddenly from the “Allegro deciso,” so in practice, focus above all on taking positions with absolute precision.

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Ryo

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Dried flowersYuuri

Dry Flower [Sheet Music] Yuuri – Piano Cover by Ear – Tried Playing – CANACANA

A singer-songwriter who also works as a YouTuber posting acoustic cover videos, Yuuri released this as his second major-label digital-only single.

Sung from a woman’s perspective about heartbreak, the song became a phenomenal hit, surpassing 500 million streams.

In the original, Yuuri’s wistful vocals are striking, but the melody itself brims with melancholy and beauty, so it sounds lovely even when performed on solo piano.

With its relaxed tempo, it creates a mature atmosphere—a modern number that looks cool when you can play it.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kreisleriana, Op. 16 No. 7Robert Schumann

Schumann: Kreisleriana No. 7 [04_ A Passionate, Fast Classical Piano Piece with Score and Commentary]

This piece is marked by its intensely passionate and dramatic expression.

Its rapid tempo combined with the key of C minor grips the listener from the start.

Though it lasts only about two minutes and thirty seconds, it distills Robert Schumann’s inner turmoil and passion.

The repeated arpeggios with fierce accents heighten the tension, and the contrast with the fugal middle section is striking.

Composed in 1838, it dates from a period when Schumann was suffering under opposition to his marriage to Clara Wieck.

It fully showcases the Romantic era’s hallmark richness of emotional expression, and it is a work that tests both pianistic technique and interpretive depth.

A masterpiece recommended for anyone seeking the profound emotional impact of classical music.

Ode to Joy (arranged by Liszt)Ludwig van Beethoven

[Symphony No. 9, 4th Movement “Ode to Joy” Piano] Beethoven / Arr. Liszt

This work is Franz Liszt’s solo piano arrangement of the final movement of Symphony No.

9, beloved as a year-end tradition.

Published in 1865 by Breitkopf & Härtel, the arrangement is an ambitious attempt to recreate the grandeur of orchestra and chorus on a single piano.

The original themes—imbued with ideals of humanism and universal brotherhood—are conveyed more intimately through the piano’s delicate timbres, offering both enveloping power and introspective depth.

Demanding a fusion of transcendental technique and spiritual insight, this piece showcases the piano’s expressive range; performed at a year-end house party or salon concert, it is sure to leave listeners deeply moved.

I amMorita Manami

[Piano] Tried playing the theme song from Hodo Station (I am)

This piece was composed by Manami Morita, a jazz pianist active on the global stage.

Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Hodo Station,” it resonated with many listeners.

Composed around the themes of self-acceptance and balance, it conveys Morita’s strong determination to keep delivering hope, even in days when tragic news never seems to end.

It’s a recommended piece for those who wish to convey their feelings through piano performance and share moving moments together with their audience.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

4K [Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba] LiSA – Gurenge /with sheet music/ Kimetsu no Yaiba Opening Full “Gurenge” cover – Piano – piano – CANACANA

A historic anime song that needs no introduction anymore! Even when you’re listening to an instrumental cover, LiSA’s voice echoes in your head—the melody and vocals are that striking.

It’s tempting to play it intensely all the way through, but aside from the chorus, mix in a lighter touch to create contrast and broaden your expression.

In the A section, carefully articulate the 16th notes like a galloping horse, moving bravely—but without rushing—into the B section.

At the very end, release both hands swiftly with the firm intention of letting the rests speak to the listener’s heart; you’ll be filled with a sense of accomplishment, carried by the lingering resonance.

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Masuda Bunka

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