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!

Playlist

It’s so cool if you can play these on the piano! A selection of irresistibly charming masterpieces.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu is difficult, but you can improve with practice.
2	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anime theme song that portrays youthful emotions
3	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece “Summer,” the scenery of summer
4	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s smash hit song “Racing into the Night”
5	Howl’s Moving Castle: Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe		Introduce the theme song of Howl’s Moving Castle
6	Grandes études de Paganini No. 3 “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s masterpiece “La Campanella” is a difficult piece.
7	Heroic Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s Heroic Polonaise, a brilliant and richly expressive masterpiece
8	Waltz of the Little Dog (Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64, No. 1)Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s Waltz, a bright and festive masterpiece
9	Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40: No. 3 “Toccatina”Nikolai Kapustin		An innovative composer who blends jazz and classical music
10	Tarkus – Emerson, Lake & Palmer (TARKUS for piano)Emerson Lake&Palmer		A milestone of progressive rock
11	Knight of KnightsBīto Mario		A catchy Touhou arrangement track
12	Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40, No. 1: “Prelude”Nikolai Kapustin		A fusion piece of jazz and classical music
13	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		A famous song that is the theme of Evangelion
14	Those Who Fight – FINAL FANTASY VII Piano CollectionsUematsu Nobuo		Piano masterpieces of FF7 battle themes
15	idolYOASOBI		'Idol' is a worldwide hit song.
16	Etude Op. 10 No. 12 “Revolutionary”Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s masterpiece “Revolutionary” is overwhelming.
17	The theme from “Dramatic Before After,” ‘Inscrutable Battle’ (Two Pianos & Band)Matsutani Taku		An inspiring piece created by two pianos
18	SpainChick Corea		The famous piece by jazz pianist Chick Corea
19	Merry Christmas, Mr LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, the famous piece by Ryuichi Sakamoto
20	Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven		A masterpiece whose beautiful melody resonates in the heart
21	Time ParadoxVaundy		Nobita’s movie theme song, a forward-looking hope
22	Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy		Among Claude Debussy’s works, the mo...
23	LibertangoAstor Piazzolla		The Allure of the Tango Masterpiece “Libertango”
24	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		The Creepy Nuts song trending on social media
25	SenbonzakuraKurousa-P		A famous song by Kuro Usagi-P, a Japanese-style rock track with worldwide popularity.
26	Demon KingSchubert=Liszt		Schubert’s “Erlkönig” is a masterpiece.
27	Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji		Theme of Lupin the Third, a masterpiece by Yuji Ohno
28	I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les MisérablesClaude-Michel Schönberg		Schoenberg's moving musical work
29	Piano Sonata No. 0 “Sōmei”Kakuno Hayato		Fusion of classical and contemporary music
30	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima “Ito”: A Masterpiece of Love and Bonds
31	Etude Op. 10 No. 3 “Farewell”Frederic Chopin		Commonly known as the “Farewell” Étude, Frederic...
32	Fantasy Pieces, Op. 3 No. 2: Prelude “The Bell”Sergei Rachmaninov		Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece “The Bells” and its emotional expression
33	Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight,” First MovementLudwig van Beethoven		Moonlight Sonata, music of beautiful silence
34	Baby, God Bless YouSeizuka Shinya		Shinya Kiyozuka’s heartwarming piano piece
35	Ode to Joy (arranged by Liszt)Ludwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s Ninth, the masterpiece — Liszt’s arranged version
36	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Haru yo, Koi,” a graduation song
37	LemonYonezu Kenshi		The appeal of Kenshi Yonezu’s signature song “Lemon”
38	Andante spianato and Grand Polonaise brillante, Op. 22Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s Grand Brilliant Polonaise, the pinnacle of virtuosity and sensitivity.
39	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Classical masterpieces, loved across generations
40	Wish Upon a StarLeigh Harline		Pinocchio’s famous song allows for diverse interpretations.
41	Turkish March JazzMozart／Fazıl Say		Jazz Mozart by a Turkish Pianist
42	TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku		The TV program “Extreme Makeover!! Dramatic Before A…
43	He is the pirate.Hans Zimmer／Klaus Badelt		A famous song from pirate films, with a bold and grand sound
44	Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin		Chopin's beautiful nocturnes, soothing to the soul
45	Charlesbarūn		A hit song by Vocaloid producer Balloon, featuring v flower, became a big success.
46	CsárdásVittorio Monti		Monti’s Csárdás is passionate.
47	Transcendental Étude No. 5 “Will-o’-the-Wisp”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s Transcendental Étude “Feux Follets” (Will-o’-the-Wisps)
48	I amMorita Manami		A jazz piano masterpiece of hope and self-acceptance
49	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Transform with the piano: music you can dance to powerfully
50	I long to see you now.MISIA		A moving song that sings of the preciousness of life and of parting
51	Zankyo SankaAimer		“Zankyo Sanka” is a powerful anime theme song.
52	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuuri’s streaming smash hit song
53	Transcendental Études No. 4 “Mazeppa”Franz Liszt		Characteristics of Liszt’s virtuosic piece “Mazeppa”
54	Boys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gade		A lively and beautiful piano piece for children
55	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s signature song sparked a social phenomenon with the “Koi Dance.”
56	Kreisleriana, Op. 16 No. 7Robert Schumann		A passionate minor-key piece: Schumann’s anguish
57	Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, Variation 18: Andante cantabileSergei Rachmaninov		Rachmaninoff's celebrated piece on a Paganini theme
58	Daylight saving timeGeorge Gershwin		A Lullaby to Soothe Gershwin's Heart
59	Fantasia Sakura SakuraHirai Kōsaburō		Contemporary piano piece of Japanese traditional music
60	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Performing a historic anime song with emotion
61	Dragon Quest ‘Overture’sugiyama kouichi		The pinnacle of game music, a grand melody
62	KanadeSukima Suichi		A classic hit by Sukima Switch filled with bittersweet feelings for the season of farewells
63	Shut up.Ado		The allure of basslines played on the piano
64	Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in A minor, Op. 43, Variation 18Sergei Rachmaninov		A masterpiece of variations on a theme by Paganini, moving
65	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Franz Liszt		Liszt’s fiendishly difficult piece, “Hungarian Rhapsody”
66	Midnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshu		Kiyosu Hirayoshi’s dynamic solo piano piece
67	Champion CynthiaMasuda Junichi		A grand composition whose powerful piano melody stirs the heart
68	Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” Second MovementLudwig van Beethoven		This piece is marked by a gentle, singable melody that leaves a strong impression...
69	Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6, Spring SongFelix Mendelssohn		The charm of Mendelssohn’s Spring Song and the challenges of performing it
70	From Eight Concert Etudes: No. 8 “Finale”Nikolai Kapustin		A Captivating Fusion of Jazz and Classical
71	Nocturne No. 19 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1, “Posthumous”Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s emotionally rich Nocturnes
72	Dance and SongNakata Yoshinao		A lively piano piece depicting a summer night
73	Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14Sergei Rachmaninov		A beautiful wordless song by Rachmaninoff that resonates with the heart.
74	Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2Johannes Brahms		A piece whose gentle, graceful melody seeps into the heart. Contri…
75	Final Fantasy X “To Zanarkand” (Piano Collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo		The heartrending melody with a beautiful, striking tune is...
76	Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, Movement III “Turkish March”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Mozart's famous piano sonata
77	Dance of the SwineherdBartók Béla		An enchanting piece of Hungarian folk dance music
78	In the ForestAlbert Ketèlbey		A gentle, shade-like piano piece that soothes the heart
79	KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi		The Chainsaw Man opening song by Kenshi Yonezu is captivating.
80	Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride – ‘Engaging in the Flames of War’sugiyama kouichi		The regular battle themes in video games are captivating.
81	Etude Collection (Studies) No. 4, Op. 10-4 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin		Passionate music with advanced technique is captivating.
82	Romanian Folk Dances: ‘Romanian Polka’ and ‘Fast Dance’Bartók Béla		Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances
83	Barcarolle, Op. 60, CT 6, in F-sharp majorFrederic Chopin		Barcarolle of Venice, a masterpiece by Chopin
84	Petite Suite: I. En bateauClaude Debussy		Debussy’s water scenes, with a cool, refreshing tone
85	Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773J.S.Bach		The Appeal of Bach’s Invention in C Minor
86	French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – Minuet IIJ.S.Bach		Bach’s Minuet: elegant and profound music
87	Gaspard of the Night, No. 1: OndineMaurice Ravel		Explanation of the first piece of Ravel’s suite Gaspard de la nuit
88	Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 No. 1Johannes Brahms		Brahms’s rhapsody is expressive.
89	Wiener MarchCarl Czerny		Charming piano pieces of Austria
90	Indian danceWilliam Gillock		Powerful music with Indigenous rhythms, brimming with dynamism
91	Grand WaltzFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s masterpiece, a splendid piece of dance music
92	KanadeSukima Suichi		A tenderness that seeps into the heart from the piano intro…
93	RailwayCharles Valentin Alkan		A piano piece by Alkan depicting the railway
94	Waltz EtudeWilliam Gillock		The enchanting melody of a glamorous waltz
95	New Cinema Paradiso ‘Love Theme’Ennio Morricone		Born from an Italian film released in 1988…
96	Carnival BallWilliam Gillock		A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm
97	Chase the mysteryJuhara Ryoko		A thrilling musical work with a sense of storytelling
98	Armand in A major, WoO 81Ludwig van Beethoven		4/4 time, the allure of a splendid dance
99	4 Etudes No. 4, Op. 7-4 in F-sharp majorIgor Stravinsky		A lively and innovative short musical piece that captivates listeners
100	The Decisive Battle – from Final Fantasy X Piano CollectionsUematsu Nobuo		Iconic piano pieces from the FFX battle music
101	Songs Without Words, Book I, No. 3, Hunter’s Song, Op. 19Felix Mendelssohn		Mendelssohn’s passionate hunting piece
102	Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” 3rd movementLudwig van Beethoven		The allure of powerful, passionate music
103	Concert Etudes, 8 Pieces: No. 5 “Joke”Nikolai Kapustin		A fusion piece of classical and jazz
104	French Suite No. 3, BWV 814, MinuetJ.S.Bach		An elegant baroque-style dance suite
105	Joy of LoveFritz Kreisler		A traditional light dance from Vienna
106	Je te veux (I want you)Éric Satie		Waltz: A Passionate and Elegant Masterpiece
107	Invention No. 8, BWV 779J.S.Bach		A lively, upbeat piece perfect for improving your technique.
108	Sonatina No. 7, First MovementMuzio Clementi		An elegant and technically skillful piano piece, brilliant and bright.
109	Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao		A melody like a refreshing, free wind
110	Sonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementi		A masterpiece that conveys the expressiveness and allure of piano music
111	Fly Me To The MoonBart Howard		A jazz classic, universal alongside Sinatra.