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[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.

Playlist

[Easy to Play Even If You're Not Good with Both Hands!] Simple piano pieces for absolute beginners. Recommended piano songs.
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1Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Für EliseLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Ludwig, a path that every beginner will surely go through…
2Dragon Quest / Overture ‘Loto’s Theme’sugiyama kouichi
Dragon Quest / Overture 'Loto's Theme'sugiyama kouichiplay_arrow
Koichi Sugiyama, one of Japan’s most representative composers...
3I Stepped on the CatSakkyokusha fushō
I Stepped on the CatSakkyokusha fushōplay_arrow
Known as a simple piano piece loved around the world…
4Moonlight, First MovementLudwig van Beethoven
Moonlight, First MovementLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Among piano sonatas, Ruu… is said to be unusual.
5Minuet in G majorChristian Petzold
Minuet in G majorChristian Petzoldplay_arrow
Christi..., who was active in Germany during the Baroque period
6“25 Etudes,” No. 20: TarantellaFriedrich Burgmüller
“25 Etudes,” No. 20: TarantellaFriedrich Burgmüllerplay_arrow
The German-born composer Friedrich Bruckmi...
7CanonYohan Pakkeheruberu
CanonYohan Pakkeheruberuplay_arrow
Classical composer Johann Pachel—hugely popular in Japan as well…
8Études 25 No. 19 “Ave Maria”Friedrich Burgmüller
Études 25 No. 19 “Ave Maria”Friedrich Burgmüllerplay_arrow
Friedrich Burgmüller was born in 1806…
9Happy birthday to youMildred J. Hill/Patty Smith Hill
Happy birthday to youMildred J. Hill/Patty Smith Hillplay_arrow
Although there are a fair number of songs related to birthdays...
10Do-Re-Mi SongRichard Rodgers
Do-Re-Mi SongRichard Rodgersplay_arrow
The song “Do-Re-Mi” links note names with the positions on the keyboard and…
11Gymnopédies: No. 1 (from “Three Gymnopédies”)Erik Satie
Gymnopédies: No. 1 (from “Three Gymnopédies”)Erik Satieplay_arrow
Active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century...
12strollHisaishi Joe
strollHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Studio Ghibli’s film “My Neighbor Totoro,” which continues to be loved both in Japan and abroad, …
13Minuet in G majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in G majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Vol... known as a genius of classical music...
14Little SerenadeFranz Joseph Haydn
Little SerenadeFranz Joseph Haydnplay_arrow
The maestro of classical music, Franz Joseph…
15Barcarolle, No. 22 from 25 EtudesFriedrich Burgmüller
Barcarolle, No. 22 from 25 EtudesFriedrich Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A German-born composer who was active during the Romantic era…
16Mickey Mouse MarchJimmie Dodd
Mickey Mouse MarchJimmie Doddplay_arrow
The theme of Mickey Mouse, beloved around the world, ...
17“Prelude” from Final FantasyUematsu Nobuo
“Prelude” from Final FantasyUematsu Nobuoplay_arrow
…has left a brilliant legacy in the world of video game music…
18hometownOkanoteiichi
hometownOkanoteiichiplay_arrow
It’s no exaggeration to say that it is a children’s song that symbolizes Japan.
19Trumpet SerenadeFritz Spindler
Trumpet SerenadeFritz Spindlerplay_arrow
Fritz Schu… who was active in 19th-century Germany
20The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1, Prelude, BWV 846J.S.Bach
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1, Prelude, BWV 846J.S.Bachplay_arrow
Johann Se..., a composer representative of the Baroque era,
21Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Among Bach’s works, one of the most famous masterpieces, “...
22Happy WitchBastien Family
Happy WitchBastien Familyplay_arrow
I practiced with more obscure works rather than famous ones…
23Odoru Pompoko RinOda Tetsurō
Odoru Pompoko RinOda Tetsurōplay_arrow
Let's play 'Chibi Maruko-chan' songs on the piano
24Country RoadJohn Denver
Country RoadJohn Denverplay_arrow
John Tember, familiar from textbooks and the like...
25Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel
Arrietty's SongCecile Corbelplay_arrow
Cécile Corbel: The Allure of Film Music
26Flower SongGustav Lange
Flower SongGustav Langeplay_arrow
One of Germany’s leading pianists, Gusta...
27First WaltzDmitri Kabalevsky
First WaltzDmitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
For beginners, the first thing they must master is...
28Farewell, pianoLudwig van Beethoven
Farewell, pianoLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven...
29Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn
Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahnplay_arrow
Background of the film’s theme song and its moving musical expression
30Someone at any timekōryū
Someone at any timekōryūplay_arrow
Nostalgic and warm music that conveys peaceful hope
31Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Amanda McBroom
Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Amanda McBroomplay_arrow
The beautiful singing voice in the film “Only Yesterday”
32Hanyu no YadoInguranndo min’yō
Hanyu no YadoInguranndo min'yōplay_arrow
The poignant insert song from Grave of the Fireflies
33Round Dance of the Sunflower HouseHisaishi Joe
Round Dance of the Sunflower HouseHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The gentle music of ‘Ponyo’ portrays the brilliance of life.
34Main themehoshikatsu
Main themehoshikatsuplay_arrow
A piano piece that weaves nostalgic memories
35Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin
36Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Beautiful masterpieces of classical music
37MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
An elegant piano piece in G major
38Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann
Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece
39Minuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
The elegant minuet from Mozart’s childhood
40Six Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
An elegant dance in E-flat major, with a light, lively rhythm
417 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven
7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The cheerful music of Austrian folk dance
42Allegro in C major, K. 1b, from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro in C major, K. 1b, from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A short and lively piece composed by Mozart
43Allegro in F major, K. 1c, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro in F major, K. 1c, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Composed by Mozart at age five; a bright and approachable piece.
44Andante in C major, K. 1a, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Andante in C major, K. 1a, from Nannerl's Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
An adorable miniature piece written at the age of five
45Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Beautiful Minuet by 5-Year-Old Mozart
46Minuet in C major, K. 1 (K⁶ 1f), from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in C major, K. 1 (K⁶ 1f), from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A refined minuet masterpiece for a five-year-old
47The Four Seasons: No. 1 ‘Spring’Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons: No. 1 'Spring'Antonio Vivaldiplay_arrow
Composed as a violin concerto, Baro…
48Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
As the year draws to a close, it is featured in many concerts...
49Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min'yōplay_arrow
With an easy-to-remember, approachable melody, all around the world...
50A Whole New WorldAlan Menken
A Whole New WorldAlan Menkenplay_arrow
Disney’s Aladdin. Recently, the live-action adapti…
51Is this what love feels like?Al Hoffman/Mack David
Is this what love feels like?Al Hoffman/Mack Davidplay_arrow
Magical songs from Disney movies
52Aladdin “Friend Like Me”Alan Menken
Aladdin “Friend Like Me”Alan Menkenplay_arrow
An upbeat jazz piece that captures Genie's cheerful personality.
53Pocahontas “Color of the Window”Alan Menken
Pocahontas "Color of the Window"Alan Menkenplay_arrow
Pocahontas’s beautiful melodies and her feelings for nature
54The Lion King ‘Hakuna Matata’Elton John
The Lion King 'Hakuna Matata'Elton Johnplay_arrow
A bright, encouraging Disney song
55Silent NightFranz Gruber
Silent NightFranz Gruberplay_arrow
“Silent Night” was composed in 1818…
56Buzz buzz buzzBohemia min’yo
Buzz buzz buzzBohemia min'yoplay_arrow
Bunbunbun is for beginners.
57Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichiplay_arrow
Melody, one of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s signature songs
58Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that likens life to the flow of a river
59Amazing Gracesanbika
Amazing Gracesanbikaplay_arrow
One of the most beloved songs in America…
60Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken
Beauty and the BeastAlan Menkenplay_arrow
The theme son… of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
61Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
The next song I’ll introduce is just a little on the difficult side…
62Waltz of the PuppiesFrederic Chopin
Waltz of the PuppiesFrederic Chopinplay_arrow
Frederic Sch... with impressive fast passages
63Minuet for TrumpetWilliam Duncombe
Minuet for TrumpetWilliam Duncombeplay_arrow
William Duncombe’s classic piece “Trumpet…
64“The Four Seasons” No. 1 “Spring”Antonio Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons” No. 1 “Spring”Antonio Vivaldiplay_arrow
Vivaldi’s Spring from The Four Seasons is brilliant and splendid.
65Danny BoyAirurando min’yō
Danny BoyAirurando min'yōplay_arrow
A mother's song for her son on the battlefield, a beloved classic around the world.
66A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe
A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi’s film music, playable on the piano
67Aura LeeGeorge Rodway Poulton
Aura LeeGeorge Rodway Poultonplay_arrow
A traditional American folk song originally by Elvis
68When the Saints Go Marching Inkokujin reika
When the Saints Go Marching Inkokujin reikaplay_arrow
Originally a piece performed as an African American spiritual...
69Musette in D majorJ.S.Bach
Musette in D majorJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Bach’s famous piece “Musette in D major.” Muset...