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[Beginner] Also great for piano recitals! Classical pieces that look cool when you can play them

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

Many people who want to learn to play the piano probably think that those admired classical pieces are impossible until you can already play to some extent.

For those people, we’ve picked out beginner-friendly classical pieces that will look cool when you can play them! While flashy and dynamic piano works often demand advanced technique, the pieces we’re introducing here are all masterpieces within easy reach for beginners, letting you enjoy short yet impressive phrases.

We’re also including famous pieces arranged for beginners, so whether you’re looking for a recital piece for your child or you’ve started learning piano as an adult, be sure to check them out!

[Beginner] Also great for piano recitals! Classical pieces that look cool if you can play them (81–90)

Sonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementi

Clementi: No. 4 (Sonatina Album No. 10), 1st Movement, pf. Naotsugu Shimamura

Sonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementi

A lively, three-part work brimming with energy, it unfolds with a captivating contrast between an arresting first theme that begins with repeated notes in the bass and a light, staccato-driven second theme.

Since its first publication in 1797, this piece has remained a beloved staple of the piano student’s repertoire.

Though it lasts only about two and a half minutes, it breathes with brilliance and richly expressive melody.

The work is ideal for developing expressiveness, featuring elements such as contrasts between legato and staccato and dynamic variation.

With its bright, powerful character and approachable melodies, it is a recommended piece for those who want to experience dazzling expression or discover new charms of the piano.

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The Queen’s MinuetWilliam Gillock

[First Gillock] The Queen’s Minuet

The Queen’s MinuetWilliam Gillock

William Gillock, an American composer so prolific in children’s music that he’s often called the Schubert of music education, created many beloved pieces for young players.

When it comes to beginner-friendly works for children, his pieces are classics.

Among them, a piece I especially recommend is “Minuet for the Queen.” It leaves a strikingly somber impression; while it calls for a touch of crisp staccato technically, it’s fundamentally set in an easy-to-play triple meter.

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In conclusion

Once you’ve started playing the piano, you naturally want to try classical piano pieces at least once—and it’s something to aspire to.

In addition to the pieces introduced in this article, there are also scores that arrange famous piano works and orchestral pieces for beginners, so getting a feel for the atmosphere first is important for your growth as a pianist.

Above all, have fun and enjoy a fulfilling piano life!