Passion Continent: Carefully Selected Recommended Piano Scores — From Beginner to Advanced

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

When it comes to Japan’s leading violinist Taro Hakase, his signature piece is, of course, “Jounetsu Tairiku,” well known as the theme song of a documentary TV program!

Originally written for violin, this hugely popular piece is beloved in many forms, including piano, saxophone, and wind ensemble.

This time, we’ve picked out recommended sheet music and performance videos for those who want to play “Jounetsu Tairiku” on the piano with style.

Once you internalize the distinctive Latin-inspired rhythm and can play with a lively groove, you’ll feel just like a professional performer!

We’ve gathered a wide range from beginner-friendly to professional-level challenging arrangements, so find the version that suits you best.

Jonetsu Tairiku: Carefully Selected Recommended Piano Scores — From Beginner to Advanced (11–20)

henkyoku: Ono Sachiko

Passion Continent / Taro Hakase: Piano (Solo) / Intermediate–Advanced

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Passion Continent arranged by Sachiko Ono for intermediate to advanced players.

The arrangement is relatively simple, so advanced players may find it easy.

However, what matters most in this piece is keeping the rhythm! As the number of notes increases, it becomes harder to maintain a steady tempo while conveying a Latin groove.

Therefore, it may be best to train with this arrangement—which is faithful to the original but uses fewer notes—before attempting arrangements with denser textures and higher difficulty.

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In conclusion

How did you like the different versions of “Jonetsu Tairiku”? The atmosphere changes quite a bit depending on the arrangement, and each one has its own flavor—that’s part of the fun, isn’t it? You can start with a simple beginner arrangement and work your way up to more difficult ones, or focus on the versions that resonate with you when you listen. By all means, enjoy playing “Jonetsu Tairiku” at your own pace and according to your preferences.