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!
Playlist
| Recommended practice pieces for beginner keyboard players | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | You can hear a piano that leaves an impression with its distinctive phrases... |
| 2east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | From a laid-back intro, the tempo suddenly accelera... |
| 3east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | An emotional melody line resonates in the heart… |
| 4east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | “Marigold” was released in 2018… |
| 5east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | ZONE's ballad about summer memories |
| 6east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A beautiful melody and heartrending lyrics resonate in the he… |
| 7east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The 2019 smash hit “Pretende…” |
| 8east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's 'Sparkle' is, 20... |
| 9east | Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Captivated by an urban, stylish sound, … |
| 10east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | “Cat” is a dance released in 2017, and... |
| 11east | MiracleGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | A massive hit song by GRe4N BOYZ |
| 12east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | A gem that weaves bittersweet yearning into a beautiful melody… |
| 13east | for a long timeKiroro |  play_arrow | Kiroro’s Ballad of Gratitude |
| 14east | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen's graduation ballad |
| 15east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Playing an inspiring TV drama theme song on the keyboard… |
| 16east | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | A love song by Arashi that sings of sweet feelings for a beloved… |
| 17east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad, a timeless classic of dreams and hope |
| 18east | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Shall we try playing a bittersweet love ballad? |
| 19east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERA… |
| 20east | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | It resonates in the heart as an anthem of support for those who chase their dreams. |
| 21east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | “Sora mo toberu hazu” (I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky) was released in 1994… |
| 22east | Rain and CappuccinoYorushika |  play_arrow | A deeply moving me… that you’ll want to listen to on a quiet rainy day |
| 23east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shii wants to perform skillfully using a synthesizer... |
| 24east | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s “Dry Flower” has the sound of a piano... |
| 25east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Irresistible for lovers of Black music... |
| 26east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | “Makenaide” was released in 1993... |
| 27east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800's “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is… |
| 28east | One-room DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | “One Room Disco” is active on the world stage… |
| 29east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete” is 20... |
| 30east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimonogakari’s “Arigatou” is, on the piano… |
| 31east | first loveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | “First Love” was re… in 1999 |
| 32east | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | Sora Fune (Uchūsen) is a 2006 release by TOKI… |
| 33east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | There are also people who often sing it at karaoke... |
| 34east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A smash hit by Spitz. A popular song for beginners with simple chords. |
| 35east | Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | Speaking of female artists who sing and play the piano... |
| 36east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | I don’t feel like trying to sing while playing the keyboard… |
| 37east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu’s 2020 release… |
| 38east | Angel and DemonSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A keyboardist who wants to learn coding from now on... |
| 39east | HEROMr.Children |  play_arrow | How about taking on a grand, message-driven song? |
| 40east | cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | I guess there are many people who have sung it at their graduation ceremony... |
| 41east | Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta” … |
| 42east | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A moving song that pours out all my love for someone special. |
| 43east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | When summer comes, I feel like listening to this song... yeah, that’s it... |
| 44east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Be sure to give this poignant ballad number a try! |
| 45east | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | About someone important to me with whom I’ve been separated... |
| 46east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | The light, breezy sound heightens the Christmas mood… |