[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.
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[Easy to Play Even If You're Not Good with Both Hands!] Super Beginner-Friendly Simple Piano Pieces: Recommended Piano Songs (51–60)
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterwork Symphony No.
9 in D minor, Op.
125 is featured at many concerts toward the end of the year.
“Ode to Joy” refers to the principal theme sung in the fourth movement of this piece.
While orchestral and choral performances captivate with their brilliance and power that evoke supreme joy, playing it on the piano brings the melody into sharper relief and lets you savor its flowing beauty.
Start by practicing the stepwise passage that goes “E E F G G F E D,” and once you can play the melody, try adding the bass notes and challenge yourself to play with both hands.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō
The French folk song “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is loved around the world for its easy-to-remember, friendly melody.
It’s a classic that children hum, and it appears in many beginner piano books, making it a frequent choice for recitals.
The melody uses just seven notes and moves stepwise, so with calm, steady practice, even beginners can comfortably master playing it on the piano.
Many duet arrangements are also published, so performing it at a recital with a parent or a friend is highly recommended!
Buzz buzz buzzBohemia min’yo
“Buzz, Buzz, Buzz,” a Bohemian folk song, is a familiar practice and recital piece for piano beginners—especially children who have just started learning.
Regardless of musical background, almost everyone knows this melody.
Because it’s simple and stays within a single octave, it’s easy even for beginners to play.
Even if you haven’t fully learned the note names, you can comfortably master it by practicing while following the sounds by ear or by playing it repeatedly while singing.
If you perform it at a recital, adding a duet accompaniment will make it sound even more impressive.
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
This song is the final work of a leading female singer in Japan’s pop music scene.
Its lyrics, which liken life to the flow of a river, are striking and celebrate the importance of living gently.
With a melody and words that resonate deeply, it has continued to be loved by many.
Released in January 1989, it sold over 1.5 million copies.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re struggling or standing still in life.
If you listen quietly, it’s sure to soothe your heart.
It’s a masterpiece filled with the singer’s philosophy of life, so please give it a try and master playing it!
Amazing Gracesanbika
Amazing Grace is one of the most beloved songs in America and is even called the “second national anthem.” Originally a hymn, its soul-cleansing, beautiful melody has captured many hearts and is now widely used as background music in television and film.
With few melodic leaps and a gentle, flowing tempo, it’s an easy piece for beginner pianists to play.
Jazz-style arrangements are also very cool, so once you’re comfortable with the basic version, be sure to give them a try!