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 Keyboard Beginners (31–40)
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “Arigatou” is known for its striking piano intro.
Released in 2010, it’s one of their signature songs and a hit that reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
It’s a ballad with a calm tempo, and the basic arrangement is very simple—making it great for beginners.
The intro with continuous sixteenth notes is a bit more challenging, but it’s excellent finger-training, so definitely give it a try.
If you can master it, you’ll level up for sure!
threadNakajima Miyuki
The song Ito, which serves as the theme for the 2020 film Ito starring Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu, is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature tracks, originally released in 1998.
It’s a timeless piano ballad beloved by many.
Ito is in a key with two flats and uses many white keys, making the chords easy to play—perfect for practice.
And if you can add some ad-lib style phrases between the vocal lines, it will color the piece even more beautifully.
For keyboard beginners, I recommend mastering the chord accompaniment first, and once you’re a bit more comfortable, start practicing the phrases!
Angel and DemonSEKAI NO OWARI
A great recommendation for keyboardists who want to start learning chords is SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Tenshi to Akuma” (Angel and Devil).
Released in 2010, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Reinōryokusha Odagiri Kyōko no Uso” starring Satomi Ishihara, and it reached No.
8 on the Oricon singles chart.
While it doesn’t have particularly flashy phrases, that actually makes it perfect for practicing chord playing to support the song.
“Tenshi to Akuma” is in a key with two flats, so it uses many white keys, making the chords easy to press and ideal for practice.
It’s a relatively easy piece to play!
HEROMr.Children
How about taking on a grand, message-driven song? This track by Mr.Children—a rock band that has long been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene—was released in 2002.
It’s a classic, with Sakurai’s clear, soaring vocals piercing the heart.
If you want to play a Mr.Children song, starting with a slow ballad like this is recommended.
Be careful not to rush your finger movements.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
Many of you may have sung this at your graduation ceremony.
It’s one of singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama’s signature songs, released as his second single in 2003.
Moriyama’s rich vocals pair beautifully with the piano tones, making it a perfect classic for spring.
Since the tempo is on the slower side, be mindful to articulate each note clearly.
Recommended Practice Pieces for Keyboard Beginners (41–50)
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta” and became a big hit.
It’s one of Southern All Stars’ signature songs, released as a single in 1992.
It sold over a million copies.
Songs that familiar are the kind you want to try playing, aren’t they?
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
When summer comes, you just want to listen to this song… I’m sure many people feel that way.
It’s a signature track by singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue, released in 1990 as his 29th single.
It’s a classic with a wonderfully nostalgic vibe.
I think the key is how you convey that sense of wistfulness.
Try changing the keyboard’s tone settings and see which ones fit best.