[J-POP] It's like free sheet music! Easy songs you can play on the piano while watching the video
“I want to try playing that J-POP song on the piano, but buying sheet music feels like a waste…” If you’re on the fence about purchasing sheet music, this is a must-read!
In this article, we introduce recommended videos that include sheet music, so you can easily play your favorite songs on the piano just by copying along.
Due to copyright, J-POP sheet music is basically all paid.
However, if the video includes the sheet music and is free, the sheet music is effectively free too!
Some videos even highlight the notation and keys in sync with the sound, making it easier for beginners to follow both the score and the keyboard with their eyes.
We’ve gathered beginner-friendly, easy arrangements—give them a try!
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[J-POP] Practically Free Sheet Music!? Easy Songs You Can Play on the Piano While Watching the Video (1–10)
March 9Remioromen
Remioromen’s “March 9th” is beloved as a classic graduation song.
Many people probably have memories like, “We all sang it together, sobbing at our high school graduation.” The song features a structure where a calm melody continues and then the chorus suddenly jumps to a higher range and swells, making it easy to add variation even with a simple arrangement.
Even with few notes, you can fully capture the moving atmosphere of the original, so piano beginners should definitely give it a try!
idolYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Idol,” produced as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, became a major sensation, ranking not only on domestic charts but also on international ones.
While it’s considered difficult to sing due to its high vocal range and intricate melodic movement, to be honest, it isn’t easy to play on the piano either.
To start, choose an arrangement like the one in the featured video, with as few left-hand notes as possible and no chords, and practice at a much slower tempo.
366 daysHY
HY’s “366 Days” depicts the longing for a loved one who has left.
From the very intro, you can already feel a heartrending tightness in your chest.
The melody spans a slightly wide range and includes intricate rhythms, but there are many parts where you can think, “This is the same rhythm as before,” or “It’s the same phrase, just an octave apart,” which should make practicing easier.
In the chorus, perform as if you’re pouring your heart out—put your emotions into it and play with all your feeling.
[J-POP] Practically free sheet music!? Easy songs you can play on the piano while watching the video (11–20)
globeYonezu Kenshi
“Globe,” written as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron, directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2023.
The song evokes hope for an endlessly continuing future—one that goes on no matter what happens along the way, whether joyful or sad.
On the score, it appears tricky at first because it mixes 4/4 and 2/4 time, but don’t worry about the meter changes too much; just follow the notes while picturing the melody.
Once you’re comfortable, add dynamics to build excitement in the chorus.
Don’t give upZARD
“Make a Dash” (Makenai de), the well-known marathon cheer song from NTV’s 24-Hour Television ‘Love Saves the Earth,’ broadcast every August.
The track is memorable for the vocals of Izumi Sakai, which combine both power and clarity, and for its sound that makes courage well up from deep within.
The original tempo is on the fast side, but if you’re taking on the piano, it’s best to start practicing slowly! If you choose a simple left-hand arrangement, even beginners should be able to take on the challenge without strain.
If you approach practice with the mindset of cheering yourself on, your motivation is sure to soar!
flameLiSA
LiSA’s Homura, produced as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, became a hot topic alongside the movie’s massive success.
Unlike the powerful, fast-paced image of Gurenge, LiSA’s opening theme for the TV anime that evokes the intensity of battle, Homura is a strong and grand ballad.
Since the melody line can result in somewhat complex rhythms when written in sheet music, piano beginners might start by practicing with the intention of imitating the original song’s rhythm.
Then, by connecting it with “So this is how this rhythm is notated!”, it will also help you improve your sight-reading skills.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
Little Love Song, a signature track by the rock band MONGOL800, has been covered by major artists such as Rimi Natsukawa, Kumi Koda, and Kohei Otomo, and has also been featured as insert music in various dramas and films.
In a C major piano arrangement, there are no accidentals at all, so you can play using only the white keys! While it gives a cleaner impression than the original, beginners who are unsure about sight-reading might want to start by trying the C major version.