[Easy to Play Even If You're Not Good with Both Hands!] Simple piano pieces for absolute beginners. Recommended piano songs.
For those just starting the piano, playing with both hands is probably the first big hurdle, isn’t it?
It’s especially confusing when your hands have to move differently.
In more difficult pieces, it’s normal for the left hand to play octaves, and fast passages appear frequently.
Of course, few people tackle such pieces right from the start, but many still choose the wrong pieces to begin with.
This time, we’ve selected some of the simplest works from the piano repertoire, especially for beginners.
- Even beginners can play them easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs.
- [Disney] Playable even if you’ve just learned Do-Re-Mi! A selection of iconic songs from beloved Disney animations
- [Beginner] Start Here: Classic Practice Pieces Recommended for Adult Piano Beginners
- Recommended for piano beginners! 10 sheet music picks that adults can enjoy too
- [Free Piano Sheet Music] Beginner-Friendly! Carefully Selected Pieces Available for Immediate Download
- Beginner Piano: Carefully Selected Easy and Famous Pieces You Can Play with One Octave
- Piano is easy! A selection of sheet music that beginners can play with both hands
- [Piano Pieces] Easy for Children to Play! A Roundup of Simple Classical Works
- [Piano Etudes] Recommended for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Easy, Playable Pieces
- Disney Classics on Piano: A Curated Selection of Easy Pieces, Perfect for Recitals
- [Piano Sheet Music] Free downloads available! A roundup of easy-to-play pieces
- [Super Easy] Piano Sheet Music Beginners Can Play | Available for Immediate Download!
- Piano Masterpieces: Surprisingly Easy Despite Sounding Difficult!? A Curated Selection Perfect for Recitals
[Easy to Play Even If You're Not Good with Both Hands!] Super beginner-friendly simple piano pieces. Recommended piano pieces (61–70)
“The Four Seasons” No. 1 “Spring”Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons, the signature work of the Baroque-era composer Antonio Vivaldi.
Among them, No.
1, Spring, is a charming piece with a bright, warm atmosphere that evokes the arrival of spring, and it is used in a variety of contexts, including TV commercials.
Since it was originally an orchestral work, piano scores vary greatly in feel and difficulty depending on the arrangement.
The version introduced here is a very simple arrangement, so it may sound a bit sparse…
Do try tackling arrangements that are closer to the original as well.
Danny BoyAirurando min’yō
“Danny Boy,” a masterpiece set to the melody of the Irish folk tune known as “Londonderry Air,” features poignant lyrics said to depict a mother’s feelings as she sends her son off to war.
Today, it is not only sung with lyrics but also performed on a variety of instruments and loved around the world.
Because the piece is very slow and gentle, even beginners at the piano can calmly follow the notes as they play.
Once you feel more comfortable with your hands, try adding the pedal so the melody and accompaniment connect smoothly without breaking.
A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe
Joe Hisaishi’s famous piece “A Town with an Ocean View,” well known as an insert song from the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Its charm lies in a simple, friendly melody that instantly brings scenes from the movie to mind.
Since many piano scores have been published, beginners can easily give it a try by choosing sheet music with note names written in, or simple arrangements built from a single melody line and bass notes.
Of course, the richer the harmony, the closer you get to the feel of the original, so once you’ve gained some proficiency, try tackling intermediate or advanced arrangements as well!
Aura LeeGeorge Rodway Poulton
Aura Lee is an American popular folk song that is included in Japanese elementary school music textbooks and is well loved in Japan.
It is also known as the original tune for legendary American rock star Elvis Presley’s famous song Love Me Tender.
Its simple, catchy melody stays within a single octave, and the rhythm uses only quarter notes and half notes, making it very straightforward.
Take your time practicing while learning to read the notes and remember their durations.
When the Saints Go Marching Inkokujin reika
Originally performed as an African American spiritual and also known as a jazz number, When the Saints Go Marching In is now often used as a cheer song in sports and frequently appears as background music on TV and in commercials.
Because its melodic range is narrow and the repeated phrases are easy to remember, beginner piano method books often include simple arrangements of it.
You only need five notes to play the melody! Practicing while singing will also help you connect note names with the keyboard.
Musette in D majorJ.S.Bach
Bach’s famous piece “Musette in D major.” A musette refers to a style of French music that uses bagpipes, and this work also features accompaniment built around sustained low notes, a hallmark of the musette.
Although the piece opens abruptly with octaves in the left hand, legato is more important overall, and since there are no left-hand passagework runs, it should be easy even for beginners to play.
Because it interweaves legato and non-legato, it can be considered a very useful piece for learning the basics of the left hand.
In conclusion
In this article, we introduced especially easy pieces among beginner-friendly piano works, pieces arranged for beginners, and pieces you should aim to play early on.
Even among beginners, it’s important to choose pieces that match your individual level, so please pay attention to selecting the right sheet music when you practice.
The journey is long, but if you keep your passion, practice steadily, and put in the effort, you’ll improve that much more on the piano.
Please use this article as a reference and give it your best! I look forward to the day when I can hear your performance.