Recommended practice pieces for beginner keyboard players
Even if you think, “I want to play my favorite song on the keyboard to my heart’s content,” sometimes that song is a bit too hard for beginners.
It’s best to start by practicing finger movements with something simple.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs perfect for those just starting to practice the keyboard! Begin with the pieces listed here, and one day you’ll be ready for that dream piece you admire.
We’ve picked selections from a wide range of genres, so try finding something that suits your taste!
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Recommended practice pieces for beginner keyboard players (21–30)
Rain and CappuccinoYorushika
A medium-tempo number that sinks into the heart—perfect for a quiet rainy day.
Composed by Yorushika and released in 2019.
Its delicate lyrical worldview, spun from everyday scenes, is supported by an emotional band sound.
The shuffle rhythm is distinctive, so start by getting comfortable with straight eighth notes, then gradually add the swing.
Aim for pedaling that captures the lingering resonance of rain.
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
The piece I want to perform using synthesizers is “Kōfukuron” (Happiness Theory), sung by Ringo Sheena.
Released in 1998 as her debut single, it later had several different versions produced and included on albums.
The performance uses a variety of tones—bells, chimes, synth strings, and more—so the keyboardist is kept very busy.
It’s a song through which you can learn the knowledge and techniques a keyboardist needs, from choosing sounds to fine-tuning details, so I encourage you to give it a try!
Dried flowersYuuri
Yuuri’s “Dry Flower” is a ballad with beautifully resonant piano tones.
When it was released digitally in 2019, its total streams surpassed 80 million, dramatically boosting Yuuri’s popularity.
The piano, layered with the strumming of an electric guitar, is incredibly stylish to play.
After the second verse there’s a spotlight for arpeggio technique, where the chords are broken up, and there’s also a solo piano section at the ending.
Be sure to practice so you can play it cleanly and confidently.
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu
When it comes to artists beloved by fans of Black music, Toshinobu Kubota is second to none.
Speaking of Kubota’s big hits, it has to be “LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG,” with its irresistibly cool, upbeat groove.
It’s the perfect track for mastering swaying rhythms like syncopation and the stylish sounds that are quintessential to Black music.
The distinctive synth tone that flows through the chorus is awesome too—be sure to try covering it!
Don’t give upZARD
“Makenaide” is ZARD’s sixth single, released in 1993.
It sold 1.645 million copies and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
A Hammond organ is played throughout the track, and you can enjoy its distinctive tone, especially in the intro.
The occasional glissando—where the player sweeps across the keys—also heightens the song’s excitement.
Since keyboards can reproduce sounds beyond the piano, why not try tackling the organ part?
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
MONGOL800’s “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is a powerful love song included on their 2001 album MESSAGE, and it’s one of their signature tracks.
While the original song doesn’t feature keyboards, the cover version by Amatsuki, a singer active on YouTube, includes lively piano playing.
Wouldn’t it be fun to create your own original arrangement, even for songs that don’t originally include keyboards? Definitely try tackling songs like that!
One-room DiscoPerfume
One Room Disco is the ninth single by Perfume, the Japanese technopop unit active worldwide.
Released in 2009, it reached number one on the Oricon Singles Chart.
With synth sounds perfectly suited to techno, it’s a track keyboardists can’t resist.
You can enjoy a variety of tones using synth leads, synth pads, waveforms, and filters.
With synthesizers, not only playing but also sound design is one of the great pleasures.
It’s a song that will make you discover the joy of creating sounds!