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[J-POP] It's like free sheet music! Easy songs you can play on the piano while watching the video

[J-POP] It's like free sheet music! Easy songs you can play on the piano while watching the video
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“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)

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Sheet Music] “Boku no Koto / Mrs. GREEN APPLE” Beginner Ver.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Boku no Koto by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was featured as the cheer song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and as the theme of a CalorieMate commercial portraying support for students taking entrance exams.

The lyrics, said to be written under the theme of a “hymn to life,” depict the beauty of pursuing your dreams in your own way.

Another charm of the song is its grand sound, which elevates the moving lyrics.

While piano performances can tend to sound restrained, it’s best to incorporate plenty of dynamics to achieve a large, expansive performance.

cherrysupittsu

‘Cherry’ That Even Beginners Can Definitely Play [Piano · 70% Speed]
cherrysupittsu

Cherry, Spitz’s massive hit that became a million seller with over 1.61 million copies sold.

It’s a classic of the Heisei era, with cover versions released by many artists including Masaharu Fukuyama, Sho Kiryuin, and Misato Watanabe.

The simple, quintessential Spitz melody and sound pair perfectly with the tone of the piano! Even with an arrangement featuring only left-hand bass notes and a right-hand single melody line, you can fully savor the feel of the original.

If you practice while humming along, it becomes easier to catch the subtle movements of the melody!

horizonback number

Horizon – Easy Piano Sheet Music in C Major with Do-Re-Mi Notation – back number
horizonback number

Back Number’s “Suiheisen” became a huge hit, especially among young people, thanks to its use in short videos on social media.

It’s a refreshing cheer song written for high school students who were aiming to compete in the 2020 Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Since the melody’s range isn’t very wide, it’s a piece that’s relatively easy to play on the piano.

Because there are many repeated rhythms and notes, be sure to keep a steady tempo and play with accurate rhythm so it doesn’t fall apart.

idolYOASOBI

“Piano Sheet Music” Idol / YOASOBI ‘Oshi no Ko’ Opening Song / Beginner Level / Easy / Piano Tutorial
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.

threadNakajima Miyuki

[With Sheet Music] Ito – Miyuki Nakajima [Piano Super Slow and Easy for Beginners] yuppiano
threadNakajima Miyuki

“Ito” by Miyuki Nakajima is a beloved staple for moving moments like weddings.

Its touching lyrics liken fated encounters to threads, sung over a simple yet deeply stirring melody.

Because the song is relaxed, with no sudden rhythmic or harmonic shifts, beginners should find it approachable to play on the piano with a straightforward arrangement.

Featured in numerous dramas, films, and commercials, and covered by many artists, this classic is perfect to try on the piano—won’t you give it a go?

Biri MillionYuuri

[With Sheet Music] Biri-Million – Beginner – Yuuri Piano Solo [With Lyrics and Fingering]
Biri MillionYuuri

Birimirion by singer-songwriter Yuuri carries the message, “I want you to live a life without regrets.” Through a dialogue between an old man and “you,” the lyrics teach us that there are many things in life more important than money, and how crucial it is to keep protecting them without being swayed by immediate profit.

Although the rhythm is intricate throughout, the melody features many repeated notes and stepwise motion, so there should be minimal hand position changes and it should be easier to play.

If keeping the rhythm with your left hand is difficult, try practicing by playing only the bass notes or adding chords only on the downbeats of each measure.

March 9Remioromen

‘March 9th’ by Remioromen Absolutely Playable Even for Beginners [Piano · 80% Speed]
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!