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[Piano Sheet Music] Free downloads available! A roundup of easy-to-play pieces

When you’ve just started taking piano lessons or have only recently begun teaching yourself, it can be hard to judge which sheet music you can play comfortably—even if you already have a piece you want to perform.

Many people choose music that’s too difficult and end up thinking, “Maybe the piano just isn’t for me,” and give up.

But if you pick sheet music that matches your current level, even beginners can play familiar favorites and dream pieces with confidence!

In this guide, we’ll introduce easy-to-play classical works for beginners, along with gently arranged pop songs and film music, plus recommended sheet music editions.

Some public-domain classical scores can even be downloaded for free.

Use this as a reference when choosing pieces for your next practice session!

[Piano Sheet Music] Free downloads available too! A roundup of easy-to-play pieces (41–50)

Amazing Gracesanbika

"Amazing Grace" with Sheet Music – Amazing Grace – Played by Ear on Piano – Piano Cover – CANACANA
Amazing Gracesanbika

When it comes to classics to enjoy in winter or during the Christmas season, “Amazing Grace” stands out for its beautiful, moving melody.

Originally a hymn, it is now beloved in the United States as a “second national anthem,” and in Japan it is well known through performances by various singers, including Minako Honda.

The song is, of course, emotionally stirring, and its beautiful melody and harmonies pair perfectly with the piano’s clear, transparent tone.

Because it’s so famous, many sheet music editions exist at different levels and with various arrangements.

Why not find a score that suits you and enjoy playing it on the piano?

Amazing Gracesanbika

Amazing Grace / Traditional: Piano (Solo) / Beginner
Amazing Gracesanbika

Amazing Grace is a classic song known for its beautiful, calming melody.

With simple note patterns and rhythm, and a relaxed tempo, it’s easy for beginners to play.

There are many sheet music versions, but they all share the same foundation: the familiar 16-bar melody.

The number of repeats and the arrangement affect the difficulty and overall length.

This particular score is composed with only the essential notes and uses a compact arrangement in which the latter 8 bars are simply repeated, making it very easy to practice.

Happy Birthday to YouMildred J. Hill/Patty Smith Hill

“Happy Birthday to You” is indispensable for the birthdays of dear friends and beloved family! If you’ve started learning piano, many of you probably think, “At the very least, I want to be able to play this!” Once you can play this song, you might have more chances to show off your piano at birthday parties and many other occasions.

Fancy arrangements can be a challenge for later; for now, let’s master the basic melody and bass notes, or a chord version.

Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel

Passacaglia – Handel Sheet Music (Piano) (Passacaglia – Handel/Halvorsen) [Reimagined Music]
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel

This piece encapsulates the charm of Baroque music.

Built on a four-bar theme, it unfolds through 15 variations in which rhythm, melody, and harmony are artfully transformed.

Amid its majestic atmosphere, a rich musicality shines through, gripping the listener’s heart.

It is also popular as a keyboard study piece and is recommended for those who have just begun learning the piano.

As you savor the process by which complex music emerges from a simple theme, you can experience the profound depth of Baroque music.

It is a work that conveys the timeless appeal of Handel’s music.

In conclusion

This time, we introduced pieces that have published easy-arrangement sheet music, as well as classic masterpieces that are approachable even for beginner pianists.

The difficulty of a performance can vary greatly depending on which sheet music you choose.

All the scores featured in this article are beginner-friendly, easy arrangements.

Some collections even include note names to make them easier to understand, so give them a try!