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 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The 2019 smash hit “Pretende…” |
| 4east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | “Marigold” was released in 2018… |
| 5east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | An emotional melody line resonates in the heart… |
| 6east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A beautiful melody and heartrending lyrics resonate in the he… |
| 7east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's 'Sparkle' is, 20... |
| 8east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | ZONE's ballad about summer memories |
| 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 | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Playing an inspiring TV drama theme song on the keyboard… |
| 13east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | A gem that weaves bittersweet yearning into a beautiful melody… |
| 14east | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen's graduation ballad |
| 15east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERA… |
| 16east | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Shall we try playing a bittersweet love ballad? |
| 17east | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | A love song by Arashi that sings of sweet feelings for a beloved… |
| 18east | for a long timeKiroro |  play_arrow | Kiroro’s Ballad of Gratitude |
| 19east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad, a timeless classic of dreams and hope |
| 20east | 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… |
| 21east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shii wants to perform skillfully using a synthesizer... |
| 22east | Rain and CappuccinoYorushika |  play_arrow | A deeply moving me… that you’ll want to listen to on a quiet rainy day |
| 23east | One-room DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | “One Room Disco” is active on the world stage… |
| 24east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | “Makenaide” was released in 1993... |
| 25east | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | It resonates in the heart as an anthem of support for those who chase their dreams. |
| 26east | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s “Dry Flower” has the sound of a piano... |
| 27east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete” is 20... |
| 28east | first loveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | “First Love” was re… in 1999 |
| 29east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Irresistible for lovers of Black music... |
| 30east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800's “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is… |
| 31east | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | Sora Fune (Uchūsen) is a 2006 release by TOKI… |
| 32east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | There are also people who often sing it at karaoke... |
| 33east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A smash hit by Spitz. A popular song for beginners with simple chords. |
| 34east | Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | Speaking of female artists who sing and play the piano... |
| 35east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | I don’t feel like trying to sing while playing the keyboard… |
| 36east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimonogakari’s “Arigatou” is, on the piano… |
| 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 | BoyhoodInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | When summer comes, I feel like listening to this song... yeah, that’s it... |
| 43east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Be sure to give this poignant ballad number a try! |
| 44east | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | About someone important to me with whom I’ve been separated... |
| 45east | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A moving song that pours out all my love for someone special. |
| 46east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | The light, breezy sound heightens the Christmas mood… |