It’s so cool if you can play these on the piano! A selection of irresistibly charming masterpieces.
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!
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It would be so cool to play these on the piano! A selection of incredibly captivating classics (41–50)
I long to see you now.MISIA
A song by MISIA released in 2009.
It’s also well-known for being the theme song of the drama “JIN.” Inspired by the story of “JIN,” it was created around the theme of life, portraying feelings for a beloved person you can no longer meet—an epic ballad that evokes pain and sorrow.
While the orchestral string tones and MISIA’s vocals are emphasized in the original, expressing the song’s power and message using just the piano could also be very cool.
It would be so cool to play on the piano! A selection of irresistibly charming masterpieces (51–60)
Zankyo SankaAimer
Aimer’s “Zankyo Sanka,” written as the opening theme for the smash-hit anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, is a striking track with its dazzling sound and powerful vocals! The intense, high-impact chorus melody just makes you want to hum along.
When performing it on piano, if you not only bring out the song’s brilliance and sense of speed but also stay mindful of the shadowy pauses that appear here and there, you’ll draw listeners in even more.
Another key point is to use the pedal to connect notes smoothly while also cutting the notes that should be cut cleanly to create sharp contrasts.
Dried flowersYuuri
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.
Transcendental Études No. 4 “Mazeppa”Franz Liszt
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.
Boys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gade
This is a children’s piano piece with a bright, lively rhythm.
Its simple yet beautiful melody is striking, vividly portraying children dancing in a circle.
Included on the album “Children’s Christmas,” the piece is full of playful fun and conveys a spirited, boyish energy.
It balances educational consideration with artistry, evoking scenes of traditional European children’s games.
Also featured as a piano set piece in the ABRSM exams, it is loved worldwide as a performance piece that shines on stage.
Highly recommended for those who want a dazzling recital piece.
loveHoshino Gen
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.
Kreisleriana, Op. 16 No. 7Robert Schumann
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.