[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 (41–50)
A Whole New WorldAlan Menken
Disney’s Aladdin—recently remade as a live-action film—is probably familiar even to younger audiences.
“A Whole New World” is known as the theme song from Aladdin.
As for this piece’s difficulty, it feels suitable for beginners approaching the lower end of intermediate, rather than complete novices.
Depending on the sheet music, the difficulty can increase, but it still wouldn’t be considered particularly hard.
The performance in the video is challenging for absolute beginners, so if you’re going to work on it, choose a simpler arrangement.
[Easy to Play Even If You're Not Good with Both Hands!] Super Beginner-Friendly Simple Piano Pieces: Recommended Piano Songs (51–60)
Is this what love feels like?Al Hoffman／Mack David
It’s a magical piece of music that colors a scene from a Disney animated film.
Set to an elegant waltz melody, it beautifully portrays the pure emotions of the protagonist.
The first encounter with love at a palace ball—the flutter, the confusion, the joy—is expressed through a gentle, dreamlike tune that resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s also used in shows at Disneyland and DisneySea, and is cherished by many as a memorable song.
The melody is simple and stays within a single octave, making it easy for those just starting to learn notes to try.
It’s a recommended piece for anyone who wants to improve their performance skills while having fun.
Aladdin “Friend Like Me”Alan Menken
It’s a memorable number performed in the scene where Genie meets Aladdin.
With a jazzy, up-tempo feel and humor-filled lyrics, it skillfully captures Genie’s cheerful personality and limitless power.
The arrangement prominently features the brass section, making it an irresistible piece for listeners.
In July 2019, Koichi Yamadera performed it on the TV program Music Station, drawing a lot of attention.
Incorporating elements of jazz and cabaret, the song has an easy-to-follow melody and a modest vocal range, making it perfect for instrumental practice.
Among Disney’s classics, it’s a particularly upbeat, feel-good tune, recommended for fans of jazz and blues.
Pocahontas “Color of the Window”Alan Menken
The beautiful melodies delivered by Pocahontas invite us to reflect on our connection to nature and the way we live.
The melody stays within a single octave, creating a simple yet striking tune that incorporates elements of Native American music.
While the film won an Academy Award in 1995, its acclaim stems not only from its musicality but also from its gentle message about the importance of living in harmony with nature and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Judy Kuhn’s vocals blend wonderfully with the sweeping, flowing lines of the music.
Its emotionally rich melody and universal themes offer a deeply moving experience—one that lets you feel the joy of playing the piano while resonating in your heart.
It’s a recommended piece for those who cherish kindness and wish to value harmony with nature and others.
The Lion King ‘Hakuna Matata’Elton John
This work, whose title means “no worries” in Swahili, is a character song from a Disney animated film with a bright, cheerful melody and an uplifting message.
Released in May 1994, it sold over 15 million copies worldwide as part of the film’s soundtrack.
The melody fits within a single octave, making it relatively approachable on keyboard instruments.
It’s a wonderful message song that teaches a positive way of living—facing difficulties and anxieties without fretting and looking ahead.
Its upbeat lyrics and melody, which encourage living joyfully without dwelling on the past, make it a great choice for anyone seeking a boost through music.
Silent NightFranz Gruber
“Silent Night” is a Christmas carol composed in 1818.
Loved around the world as a classic Christmas song, it was inscribed in 2011 as an element of intangible cultural heritage in Austria, the composer’s birthplace.
Its simple yet moving and beautiful melody fits within a single octave, making it easy for piano beginners to try.
Aim to convey a quiet, calm atmosphere on the piano by playing gently and softly.
Once you’re comfortable, try adding the left-hand chords and challenge yourself to play with both hands.
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.