[For Seniors] Famous pieces you’ll want to play on the piano: A collection of easy-to-play songs, including classical music and children’s songs

The moment your fingers touch the piano keys, a nostalgic melody resurfaces in your heart.

When seniors take on the piano, what songs will let them play with joy? From children’s songs and traditional tunes we sang in childhood to classical masterpieces, we introduce pieces with gentle, beautiful melodies.

Packed with ideas that let you feel the joy of playing—from pieces with few notes that are easy to perform to tips for arrangements that help you step up gradually.

Music played from the fingertips will enrich the hearts of seniors.

Why not start with one hand and take on the challenge slowly and calmly?

Playlist

[For Seniors] Famous pieces you’ll want to play on the piano: A collection of easy-to-play songs, including classical music and children’s songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel’s elegant masterpiece
2	MinuetChristian Petzold		Baroque dance, by Petzold, elegant and gentle
3	GymnopédieErik Satie		Satie’s masterpiece, a tranquil piano piece
4	Amazing Gracesanbika		Hymn Amazing Grace
5	Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven		Peace and joy through the Ninth’s piano performance
6	Ave MariaFranz Schubert		Introducing Schubert’s prayer songs
7	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		A song describing the scenery of Shinshu awaiting spring
8	Summer MemoriesSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao		A Showa-era classic that depicts the scenery of Oze
9	hazy moonlit nightSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A nostalgic school song depicting a spring countryside scene
10	Joy of LoveMartini		Martini’s “Plaisir d’amour” on the piano
11	Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar		Elgar’s gift of love to his fiancée
12	Mary’s Lambamerika min’yō		Mary Had a Little Lamb is a staple beginner piece for piano
13	It’s a small worldSakushi sakkyoku: Shāman kyōdai		A peace message song originating from Disney
14	Jingle BellsSakushi: Kuno Shizuo / Sakkyoku: J S Pierpont		A classic Christmas song, an 1857 piece about sleigh rides
15	Grandfather’s ClockSakushi: Hotomi Kōgo / Sakushi: WORK HENRY CLAY		A story of how an old clock accompanied my grandfather through his life
16	coconutSakushi: Shimazaki Tōson / Sakkyoku: Tanaka Toraji		A classic song that layers emotions onto the coconut’s journey
17	NocturneFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s Nocturne No. 2 is famous and easy to play.
18	autumn leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		Ideas for performing 'Momiji' on the piano
19	Farewell SongFrederic Chopin		The beauty and charm of Chopin’s “Farewell” Etude
20	GreensleevesIgirisu min’yō		Greensleeves is a piece suitable for beginner piano players.
21	Tara’s ThemeMax Steiner		Theme song of Gone with the Wind
22	Aura Leeamerika min’yō		How to play Aura Lee on the piano
23	raindropsFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s “Raindrop” is a healing piece
24	Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s masterpiece “Für Elise”
25	Village AutumnSakushi: Saitō Nobuo / Sakkyoku: Kainuma Minoru		Tips for Playing “Sato no Aki” on the Piano
26	Song of the SeashoreSakushi: Hayashi Kokei / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezō		How to play Hamabe no Uta on the piano
27	A town where snow fallsUchimura Naoya sakushi, Nakada Yoshinao sakkyoku		The Snowy Town, a big hit song from 1952
28	Moon over the Ruined CastleTaki Rentarō		Performing the famous piece 'Moon Over the Ruined Castle' by Rentaro Taki on the piano
29	Hymn to LoveMarguerite Monnot		Piano Performance Techniques for Hymne à l'amour
30	hometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		Ideas and Enjoyable Ways to Play 'Furusato' on the Piano