[For Beginners] Recommended Ghibli Masterpieces You’ll Want to Play on the Piano
Studio Ghibli has produced numerous animated films that represent Japan.
Alongside their moving stories, many unforgettable songs have been born.
Not only the theme and insert songs, but also the background music that plays throughout the films is memorable, and many people may find themselves recalling the music together with iconic scenes—and perhaps wanting to try playing it on the piano at least once.
Many pieces from Studio Ghibli’s works are perfectly suited to the piano.
In this article, we introduce Ghibli pieces recommended for piano beginners.
Start your piano journey with your favorite song!
Playlist
| [For Beginners] Recommended Ghibli Masterpieces You’ll Want to Play on the Piano | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Carrying YouInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Theme song of 'Castle in the Sky' (Laputa), easy for beginners to try |
| 2east | On a sunny dayHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A heart-lifting waltz from Kiki's Delivery Service |
| 3east | Always With MeKimura Yumi | play_arrow | A warm singing voice and a melody that evokes nostalgia touch the heart… |
| 4east | Name of LifeHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece—moved by the beautiful piano melody |
| 5east | The Path of the WindInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece that portrays the nature in Totoro |
| 6east | Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The theme song of Howl’s Moving Castle: simple and easy to play. |
| 7east | againHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Iconic songs from Spirited Away, moving music |
| 8east | Village in MayHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The melody of My Neighbor Totoro is refreshing. |
| 9east | DepartureHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A famous song from Kiki’s Delivery Service that expresses hope and a new journey |
| 10east | CatbusHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Totoro’s music is a fantastical burst of dynamism. |
| 11east | The River of That DayHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Spirited Away, a melody that lingers in the heart |
| 12east | First workday of the yearHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The fresh, hopeful music of Kiki’s Delivery Service |
| 13east | Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel | play_arrow | Cécile Corbel: The Allure of Film Music |
| 14east | Sometimes, old storiesHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The ending song of Porco Rosso, a track by Tokiko Kato |
| 15east | Round Dance of the Sunflower HouseHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The gentle music of ‘Ponyo’ portrays the brilliance of life. |
| 16east | Hanyu no YadoInguranndo min’yō | play_arrow | The poignant insert song from Grave of the Fireflies |
| 17east | Main themehoshikatsu | play_arrow | A piano piece that weaves nostalgic memories |
| 18east | Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Amanda McBroom | play_arrow | The beautiful singing voice in the film “Only Yesterday” |
| 19east | Someone at any timekōryū | play_arrow | Nostalgic and warm music that conveys peaceful hope |
| 20east | Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn | play_arrow | Background of the film’s theme song and its moving musical expression |
| 21east | The Pigeon and the BoyHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The theme song of Laputa is a masterpiece by Joe Hisaishi. |
| 22east | If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A gentle song from Kiki’s Delivery Service that beginners can play |
| 23east | Promise of the WorldKimura Yumi / Tanikawa Shuntarō | play_arrow | Studio Ghibli’s classic, Howl’s Moving Castle, ... |
| 24east | The Legend of AshitakaHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The emotive theme song from Princess Mononoke by Joe Hisaishi |
| 25east | My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A famous Totoro tune, playfully performed with both hands |
| 26east | Ashitaka and SanHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Composed by Joe Hisaishi, one of Japan’s most renowned composers... |
| 27east | Nausicaä RequiemHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Composed by Joe Hisaishi, one of Japan’s most renowned composers… |
| 28east | Country RoadYoko Honna / Taffy Nivert / John Denver / Bill Danoff | play_arrow | Let's play Country Roads on the piano |
| 29east | A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s film music, playable on the piano |
| 30east | Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Spanning a wide range, from Showa-era kayōkyoku to New Music… |
| 31east | contrailMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | “Hikoukigumo” is a song of prayer for a friend. |
| 32east | Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu / Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Yoshikazu Mera’s enveloping singing voice and its fantasy… |
| 33east | strollInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A fun, skipping-feel piece perfect for beginner pianists |
| 34east | Become the windtsuji ayano | play_arrow | The theme song of The Cat Returns is a refreshing coming-of-age tune. |
| 35east | Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | About the unused masterpiece from the Nausicaä movie |
| 36east | Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The moving theme song from Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film |
| 37east | I stopped being alone.Yano Akiko | play_arrow | Expressing the warmth of everyday life through the piano |
| 38east | Marco and Gina’s ThemeHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | The moving insert song from Porco Rosso, a heartwarming melody |
| 39east | Ponyo on the CliffŌhashi Nozomi / Fujioka Fujimaki / Hisaishi Jō | play_arrow | Lyrics depicting Ponyo, full of energy... |
| 40east | Memory of LifeNikaidou Kazumi | play_arrow | Studio Ghibli’s … by Kazumi Nikaido |
| 41east | Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi / Taniyama Hiroko | play_arrow | The theme song of Tales from Earthsea—Aoi Teshima’s a cappella is beautiful. |
| 42east | Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~Teshima Aoi / Sakata Koichi / Marimura Yukiko | play_arrow | The theme song of 'From Up on Poppy Hill,' Aoi Teshima’s singing voice |


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