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[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!

[J-POP] Practically Free Sheet Music!? Easy Songs You Can Play on the Piano While Watching the Video (1–10)

mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism

[Easy Piano Sheet Music] Mixed Nuts / Official HIGE DANDism / Half-Step Up [Beginner] Anime 'SPY×FAMILY' Opening Theme / Mixed Nuts / Simple
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism

“Mixed Nuts,” written as the opening theme for Cour 1 of the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 1.

This special collaboration came to life because the members of Official HIGE DANDism were originally fans of the manga.

A hallmark of Official HIGE DANDism’s music is its frequent and complex key changes! The unpredictable chord progressions make it far from easy to play on the piano, but if you arrange it using only the bass line and melody, it should be relatively approachable.

Start by tackling a simple score first!

MiracleGReeeeN

[With Sheet Music] Kiseki / GReeeeN [Piano Super Slow and Easy – For Beginners to Practice] yuppiano
MiracleGReeeeN

Kiseki, which was used as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES—starring Ryuta Sato and a major hit centered on high school baseball—has lyrics and vocals that strike straight at the heart, capturing many listeners and now standing as a staple cheer song.

In the original, dotted eighth notes and sixteenth-note rhythms are frequently used, but when playing it on piano, it’s recommended to first simplify them into two eighth notes to make it easier to follow the notes.

Once you can read the score and are comfortable with both hands, gradually shift closer to the song’s original rhythm to bring out the right feel.

366 daysHY

366 Days / HY [Piano Sheet Music You Can Play in a Day Even as a Beginner] Theme Song of “Akai Ito”
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)

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

[With Sheet Music] Chiisana Koi no Uta / MONGOL800 [Piano Very Slow and Easy — For Beginner Practice] yuppiano
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.

globeYonezu Kenshi

Globe 🌏 Kenshi Yonezu How Do You Live? C major Easy piano sheet music With Do-Re-Mi notes
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.

flameLiSA

[With Sheet Music] Homura – LiSA – Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Theme Song [Piano Easy Super Slow • For Beginner Practice] yuppiano
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.

YoursSuda Masaki

Piano Easy [Yours by Masaki Suda with sheet music] Beginner “The Best Teacher: One year later, I was ■ by my student” Even easier, anyone can play | Piano Tutorial Easy beginner
YoursSuda Masaki

Yours by Masaki Suda, written as the theme song for the drama The Best Teacher: One Year Later, I Was ■ by My Student starring Mayu Matsuoka, expresses the world of the series with a message: “You don’t need to be controlled by anyone—you’re allowed to live your life for yourself.” When playing it on piano, try to perform in a relaxed, flowing manner while imagining Suda’s casual vocal style.

Once you’re comfortable, try adding rhythm in the left hand or incorporating chords.