Piano is easy! A selection of sheet music that beginners can play with both hands
One reason people feel that “the piano is hard…” is that they often try to tackle pieces or arrangements that are too difficult from the start.
Even YouTuber pianists who play freely and professional performers began by carefully reading simple scores and practicing slowly with one hand.
In other words, no one can suddenly play difficult pieces smoothly from the get-go!
So this time, we’re introducing easy arrangements of famous pieces that beginners can use to challenge hands-together playing without overexerting themselves.
We’ve selected a wide range—from classical to film music to pop—so pick a piece you like and give it a try!
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Piano is easy! A selection of sheet music beginners can play with both hands (21–30)
Village in MayHisaishi Joe
It’s a captivating piece with a buoyant melody that conjures up lush, green countryside scenes.
It’s that song from the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro, played as the sisters, thrilled about their new life, appear on screen.
What’s wonderful about this piece is its brisk, jazz-like rhythm, which adds a stylish, cheerful touch to Japan’s tranquil landscapes.
When playing it on the piano, the key is to bring out a skipping, bouncy sense of rhythm.
If you play energetically and with joy, you’ll surely capture the piece’s sense of excitement.
Try to bounce lightly across the keys as if you were the story’s protagonist.
Sometimes, old storiesHisaishi Joe
It’s a piece whose melancholy, chanson-like melody lingers in the heart, gracing the ending of the film Porco Rosso.
Originally created by Tokiko Kato in 1987, it was given a grand orchestral arrangement for the movie.
The lyrics warmly look back on days gone by, mirroring the protagonist Porco’s outlook on life and lending the story a deep afterglow.
This song also carries a heartwarming anecdote in which words from the lyrics inspired the studio’s name.
With its exquisitely beautiful melody line, even a simple accompaniment allows you to fully savor the song’s tender, bittersweet atmosphere.
It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the story and perform with heartfelt emotion.
Piano is easy! A selection of sheet music that even beginners can play with both hands (31–40)
Main themehoshikatsu
This is the music from the film Only Yesterday that evokes memories from long ago, as if they spring vividly to life in the protagonist’s heart.
Released in July 1991, the film uses this beautiful melody to accompany the inner landscapes of a 27-year-old woman as she recalls her 10-year-old self.
Featured on the album Only Yesterday Original Soundtrack, the piece is characterized by a quiet, nostalgic tone centered on piano arpeggios.
With its relaxed tempo and gentle movement, it’s approachable even for those new to the piano.
Cherish the clear, shimmering resonance—as if fragments of memory are sparkling—and play each note with care.
MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is a piano miniature in G major, notable for its gentle atmosphere and flowing melody.
Employing an accompaniment pattern known as the Alberti bass, the beautiful melody conveys the refined aesthetic of the Classical era despite its simplicity, soothing the listener’s heart.
The fluid accompaniment based on broken chords is a hallmark found in many of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s piano works, and its charm is fully showcased here as well.
While the piece is structured to be approachable for performers, it also offers ample opportunities for expressive playing.
It is an ideal choice for those who have mastered basic piano techniques or for listeners wishing to become more familiar with classical music.
Ojamajo Carnivalike takeshi
When it comes to the first opening theme of the TV anime series Ojamajo Doremi, produced by Toei Animation since 1999, it’s undoubtedly Ojamajo Carnival!! Even after the show ended, this song has remained enormously popular, and many beginner pianists surely want to try playing it.
As the saying goes, “What one likes, one will do well,” and there’s nothing quite like the joy of improving by practicing a song you love.
It may be difficult to play at full uptempo right away, but the piece is packed with many musical fundamentals: frequent flats, numerous developments, and combinations of complex rhythms.
It also modulates smoothly—such as shifting from the main key to its parallel key—without feeling out of place.
As you become more comfortable reading sheet music, you’ll start to sense the musical seasoning directly from the score and rediscover how wonderful the piece is.
It’s a fun song, so practice little by little and work your way up to playing it!
French Suite No. 5, BWV 816: SarabandeJ.S.Bach
For those who want to take on classical music or try playing an elegant dance, how about a beautiful sarabande excerpted from a Baroque suite? The third movement of the French Suite No.
5 in G major, BWV 816, is one of the most approachable works among the six suites composed between 1722 and 1725.
Written in a gentle triple meter, it features an ornate right-hand melody interwoven beautifully with a left-hand accompaniment.
Although originally a dance of Spanish origin, it exemplifies the sarabande as a refined form that took shape in France and Germany during the Baroque era.
With its deep expressiveness and serene beauty, this movement is recommended for those looking to refine their musicality, as it calls for thoughtful interpretation of ornaments and careful phrasing.
Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken
It is the graceful waltz featured in an iconic scene from a Disney animated film.
The melody is gentle, evoking a romantic atmosphere.
The vocal range isn’t too wide, and the repeated key changes create a dramatic progression.
First sung by Mrs.
Potts in the 1991 animated film, it accompanies a pivotal moment in which the protagonists begin to truly connect.
From an unexpected encounter to growing mutual understanding, their journey is expressed through a tender melody.
With its simple melodic line and narrow range, it’s perfect for those who have just learned solfège.
Recommended for anyone who wants to play a gentle tune with heartfelt expression.