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[Piano Pieces] Easy for Children to Play! A Roundup of Simple Classical Works

One of the reasons children who have just started piano lessons lose interest is that they begin to feel, “Piano is hard…” If reading music is difficult and practice doesn’t progress, or if their fingers don’t move the way they want and they can’t get a passing mark from the teacher, they tend to develop negative feelings toward the piano they started with such excitement.

In this article, we’ll introduce easy classical pieces that are approachable even for children.

There are always individual differences in how difficult something feels and how quickly one progresses, but please pick pieces that suit your child so they can feel, “Piano is fun!”

Playlist

[Piano Pieces] Easy for Children to Play! A Roundup of Simple Classical Works
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1eastCanonJohann Pachelbel
CanonJohann Pachelbelplay_arrow
The celebrated work by Johann Pachelbel, hugely popular in Japan…
2east12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A child prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Moz...
3eastOverture from “Heaven and Hell”Jacques Offenbach
Overture from “Heaven and Hell”Jacques Offenbachplay_arrow
Jacques Offenbach in 1858...
4eastJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring BWV 147J.S.Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring BWV 147J.S.Bachplay_arrow
Johann Se..., a composer who represents the Baroque era,
5eastTurkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven
Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The soldiers are marching in step...
6east‘Jupiter’ from the suite ‘The Planets’Gustav Holst
'Jupiter' from the suite 'The Planets'Gustav Holstplay_arrow
As part of a suite composed by Gustav Holst…
7eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68: No. 8 “The Brave Knight”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68: No. 8 “The Brave Knight”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Robert Schumann, a composer who represents German Romanticism...
8eastNocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopin
Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Composer Frédéric, who left numerous masterpieces to the world...
9eastFrom the New World, Movement IIAntonín Dvořák
From the New World, Movement IIAntonín Dvořákplay_arrow
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák…
10eastÉtude AllegroNakata Yoshinao
Étude AllegroNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
An up-tempo, exhilarating sprint of an 'Etude...'
11eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68 No. 2: “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 2: “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Soldiers’ march, characterized by chords and dotted rhythms
12eastAmerican PatrolFrank White Meacham
American PatrolFrank White Meachamplay_arrow
Composed in 1885, this piece was Ameri...
13eastSonatine Op. 36 No. 1 in C majorMuzio Clementi
Sonatine Op. 36 No. 1 in C majorMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
Born in Rome, Italy, a composer, pia…
14north_eastLove’s GreetingEdward Elgar
Love's GreetingEdward Elgarplay_arrow
The famous piece “Love …,” which is frequently performed at piano recitals
15south_eastFür EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Für EliseLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
German classic that brought many masterpieces into the world…
16eastknightDmitri Kabalevsky
knightDmitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
Kabalewsky’s Knight is a piece where both hands play the leading roles.
17eastAllegrettoAnton Diabelli
AllegrettoAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
This “Allegretto” is by Franz Jo...
18eastBurgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100 No. 2, ArabesqueJohann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100 No. 2, ArabesqueJohann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
Burgmüller “Arabesque” Left-Hand Melody Practice
19eastsmall black personClaude Debussy
small black personClaude Debussyplay_arrow
A piano piece based on cakewalk
20eastMidnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshu
Midnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshuplay_arrow
Passion that surges forward with a unique, driving rhythm…
21eastSix EcosaisLudwig van Beethoven
Six EcosaisLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Ludwig van Beethoven's pi...
22eastThree Sonatas for Children, Op. 11 No. 1 “II. Theme and Variations” Op. 118a-2Robert Schumann
Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11 No. 1 “II. Theme and Variations” Op. 118a-2Robert Schumannplay_arrow
The charm of variations filled with love for children
23eastAve MariaFranz Schubert
Ave MariaFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Filled with a beautiful melody and a deep spirit of prayer…
24eastFrench Suite No. 6, BWV 817: SarabandeJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 6, BWV 817: SarabandeJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
A dance imbued with Bach’s profound spirituality
25eastChildren’s Corner No. 1: “Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum”Claude Debussy
Children’s Corner No. 1: “Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum”Claude Debussyplay_arrow
For the purpose of letting adults immerse themselves in a childlike mood…
26eastThe Blue DanubeJohann Strauss II
The Blue DanubeJohann Strauss IIplay_arrow
This piece, composed by Johann Strauss II, is famo...
27eastThird movement from Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1Muzio Clementi
Third movement from Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1Muzio Clementiplay_arrow
Lively three movements, virtuosic and captivating
28eastPolonaise in C major, Op. 155-4Theodor Oesten
Polonaise in C major, Op. 155-4Theodor Oestenplay_arrow
“Polonaise” is a French word meaning “Polish…”
29eastPolka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhler
Polka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhlerplay_arrow
Make the recital fun with a lively polka tune
30eastAir on the G StringJ.S.Bach
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Calming and heart-soothing Johann Sebastia…
31eastParadeMaurice Ravel
ParadeMaurice Ravelplay_arrow
Toshio Horiuchi’s grand, dramatic wind ensemble work
32eastBurgmüller 25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 25 “La chevaleresque” (The Lady’s Ride)Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 25 “La chevaleresque” (The Lady’s Ride)Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A dazzling étude that expresses knightliness
33eastPolonaise in G minor (BWV Anh. 119)J.S.Bach
Polonaise in G minor (BWV Anh. 119)J.S.Bachplay_arrow
Loving music for Bach’s wife
34eastFrench Suite No. 1, BWV 812 – Menuet IJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 1, BWV 812 – Menuet IJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An elegant triple-meter piece from the Baroque era
35eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin
36eastFrench Suite No. 1, BWV 812: Minuet IIJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 1, BWV 812: Minuet IIJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Bach’s elegant dances, performed at home
37eastCsikos PostHermann Necke
Csikos PostHermann Neckeplay_arrow
This song makes me want to start running before I know it...
38eastKrakowiakLudomir Różycki
KrakowiakLudomir Różyckiplay_arrow
It was even selected as a required piece for the Chopin Competition...
39eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68-1 “Melody”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68-1 “Melody”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Robert Schumann’s efforts for children and the younger generation…
40eastFrench Suite No. 3, BWV 814, MinuetJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 3, BWV 814, MinuetJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An elegant baroque-style dance suite
41eastPiano Sonata No. 20, Op. 49 No. 2, Second MovementLudwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 20, Op. 49 No. 2, Second MovementLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A warm triple-meter piece in minuet form
42eastCarnival BallWilliam Gillock
Carnival BallWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm
43eastBoys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gade
Boys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gadeplay_arrow
A lively and beautiful piano piece for children
44eastMemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
An elegant piano piece in G major
45eastEight Pieces, Op. 84: No. 3, FugueGabriel Fauré
Eight Pieces, Op. 84: No. 3, FugueGabriel Fauréplay_arrow
Elegant musical expression of French music
46north_eastOde to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
As the year draws to a close, it is featured in many concerts...
47south_eastIndian danceWilliam Gillock
Indian danceWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Powerful music with Indigenous rhythms, brimming with dynamism
48south_eastspeed carNakata Yoshinao
speed carNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Piano practice pieces that help you learn a sense of rhythm and expressiveness
49eastPiano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Second MovementLudwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Second MovementLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
An elegant movement with a Russian-style melody
50eastMinuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A work by six-year-old Mozart for his sister
51eastPiano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Beautiful masterpieces of classical music
52eastJazz PreludeWilliam Gillock
Jazz PreludeWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
William Gillock's piano collection “Jazz...”
53eastInvention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773J.S.Bach
Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773J.S.Bachplay_arrow
The Appeal of Bach’s Invention in C Minor
54eastFrench Suite No. 2, BWV 813: GigueJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 2, BWV 813: GigueJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
A light 3/8-time dance by Bach
55eastFrench Suite No. 2, BWV 813: Menuet IJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 2, BWV 813: Menuet IJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Bach’s elegant triple-meter dance
56eastFrench Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – Minuet IIJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 – Minuet IIJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Bach’s Minuet: elegant and profound music
57eastFrench Suite No. 6, BWV 817 – GavotteJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 6, BWV 817 – GavotteJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An educational masterpiece of Baroque suites for beginners
58eastSix Ecossaises No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Ecossaises No. 3Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A lively Scottish-style social dance tune
59east7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven
7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The cheerful music of Austrian folk dance
60eastArmand in A major, WoO 81Ludwig van Beethoven
Armand in A major, WoO 81Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
4/4 time, the allure of a splendid dance
61east11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119: No. 1 in G minorLudwig van Beethoven
11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119: No. 1 in G minorLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Beethoven’s piano miniature, profound musicality
62east“Dance of the Natives” from Children’s Piano PiecesNakata Yoshinao
“Dance of the Natives” from Children’s Piano PiecesNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
A short piece with powerful rhythms and captivating traditional scales
63eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10 “The Merry Farmer”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10 “The Merry Farmer”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
In just two weeks by Robert Schumann...
64north_eastSerenade of the BuglerFritz Spindler
Serenade of the BuglerFritz Spindlerplay_arrow
A song with a bright melody that lifts your spirits
65north_eastRadetzky MarchJohann Strauss I
Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss Iplay_arrow
Play the lively rhythm of the Radetzky March
66north_eastBirthday MarchLouis Köhler
Birthday MarchLouis Köhlerplay_arrow
Included in many children's piano scores...
67north_eastBabayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Babayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
A famous piece for children that depicts a witch's tale through music
68north_eastcastanetWilliam Gillock
castanetWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Characteristics and Learning Effects of Gillock’s “Castanets”
69north_eastHoliday in ParisWilliam Gillock
Holiday in ParisWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
A song structure so simple that even children can play it...
70north_eastGypsy DanceHeinrich Lichner
Gypsy DanceHeinrich Lichnerplay_arrow
The German composer Heinrich Lichner...
71north_eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s Pierrot pieces depict delicate emotions.
72north_eastMelody Op. 4-2Fanny Mendelssohn
Melody Op. 4-2Fanny Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An emotionally rich, delicate miniature by Fanny
73north_east11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119 No. 8 in C majorLudwig van Beethoven
11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119 No. 8 in C majorLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Rich music, a pleasant resonance, and moving emotion
74north_east11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119 No. 9 in A minorLudwig van Beethoven
11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119 No. 9 in A minorLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A gem of a piano miniature introduced
75north_eastPiano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Movement IIILudwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Movement IIILudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A graceful romantic masterpiece in 9/8 time
76north_eastMinuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Beautiful Minuet by 5-Year-Old Mozart
77south_eastDance of the DwarfsAnton Diabelli
Dance of the DwarfsAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
Anton Diabelli’s masterpiece, “Dance of the Dwarfs”…
78eastChildren’s Album, Volume 1, “Picture Book of Boyhood”: No. 7, Hobbyhorse (Cavalry)Aram Khachaturian
Children's Album, Volume 1, “Picture Book of Boyhood”: No. 7, Hobbyhorse (Cavalry)Aram Khachaturianplay_arrow
A dynamic piano miniature that expresses a child's playful spirit
79eastGavotteFrançois-Josehp Gossec
GavotteFrançois-Josehp Gossecplay_arrow
Familiar from TV shows and commercial jingles...
80eastPolonaise No. 13 in A-flat major (posthumous)Frederic Chopin
Polonaise No. 13 in A-flat major (posthumous)Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Chopin’s works are frequently performed at piano recitals...
81east25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 20 “Tarantella”Johann Burgmüller
25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 20 “Tarantella”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
Something that everyone inevitably goes through when practicing the piano…
82east25 Etudes, Op. 100, No. 25: ‘La chevaleresque’ (The Lady’s Riding)Johann Burgmüller
25 Etudes, Op. 100, No. 25: 'La chevaleresque' (The Lady's Riding)Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
The beginning of Burgmüller’s masterpiece, 25 Études…
83eastRondo in C major, Op. 52 No. 6Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Rondo in C major, Op. 52 No. 6Johann Nepomuk Hummelplay_arrow
Beloved by a wide range of people, from beginners to intermediates...
84eastPiano Sonata K. 545 in C majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata K. 545 in C majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Mozart’s graceful three-movement piece
85eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68 No. 35 “Mignon”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 35 “Mignon”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
A poetic piece by Schumann inspired by Mignon
86eastFrench Suite No. 1, BWV 812: SarabandeJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 1, BWV 812: SarabandeJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An approachable dance piece, ideal as an introduction to Baroque music
87eastGavotte from French Suite No. 4, BWV 814J.S.Bach
Gavotte from French Suite No. 4, BWV 814J.S.Bachplay_arrow
Introduction to Masterpieces of French Dance Music from the Baroque Era
88eastFrench Suite No. 5, BWV 816: SarabandeJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 5, BWV 816: SarabandeJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Classical music, the sarabande of the Baroque era is captivating.
89eastMusette in D majorJ.S.Bach
Musette in D majorJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An approachable piece born from Bach’s music notebook
90eastDance of the SwineherdBartók Béla
Dance of the SwineherdBartók Bélaplay_arrow
An enchanting piece of Hungarian folk dance music
91eastBrave SoldierCornelius Gurlitt
Brave SoldierCornelius Gurlittplay_arrow
A powerful march that stirs a boy’s heart
92eastChase the mysteryJuhara Ryoko
Chase the mysteryJuhara Ryokoplay_arrow
A thrilling musical work with a sense of storytelling
93eastVariations in E-flat major, Op. 82, MWV U 158 — Theme: Andante assai espressivoFelix Mendelssohn
Variations in E-flat major, Op. 82, MWV U 158 — Theme: Andante assai espressivoFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn's Elegant Variations
94eastSongs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 4: A Secret ConversationFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 4: A Secret ConversationFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A calm and graceful miniature, rich in emotion
95eastSongs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 1: MeditationFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 1: MeditationFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A classic with a gentle melody, rich in emotion
96east“Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 12: “Final Scene and the Returning Brothers”Robert Schumann
“Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 12: “Final Scene and the Returning Brothers”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s Butterfly finale depicts the end of a ball
97east“Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 3: “Waltz”Robert Schumann
“Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 3: “Waltz”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Introduction to Schumann’s “Carnival of the Butterflies,” Waltz No. 3
98east“Butterfly,” Op. 2, No. 6: “Waltz of the Wurzel”Robert Schumann
“Butterfly,” Op. 2, No. 6: “Waltz of the Wurzel”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Consisting of 12 short pieces that dance gracefully like butterflies…
99eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann's works, a world of quiet dreams
100eastThree Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann
Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece
101eastAlliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumann
Alliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumannplay_arrow
A serene, small piece by Schumann brimming with poetic sentiment
102eastMinuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
The elegant minuet from Mozart’s childhood
103eastSix Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A lively Scottish-style dance, a 2.5-minute charmer
104eastEcossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven
Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Inspired by traditional Scottish folk dance…
105eastAllegro in F major, K. 1c, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro in F major, K. 1c, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Composed by Mozart at age five; a bright and approachable piece.
106eastAndante in C major, K. 1a, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Andante in C major, K. 1a, from Nannerl's Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
An adorable miniature piece written at the age of five
107eastMinuet in C major, K. 1 (K⁶ 1f), from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in C major, K. 1 (K⁶ 1f), from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A refined minuet masterpiece for a five-year-old
108eastPiano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K6 300k), No. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K6 300k), No. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Elegant melodies and beautiful music of the Classical era
109eastSonatina in A minor, Op. 27 No. 18Dmitri Kabalevsky
Sonatina in A minor, Op. 27 No. 18Dmitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
A short piece by Kabalevsky that requires deeply moving expressiveness
110eastThe Confectionery World, No. 14: “Demon Arare”Yuyama Akira
The Confectionery World, No. 14: “Demon Arare”Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
Fuse Japanese and Western music in a short piece
111east8 Pieces, Op. 84: No. 4, AdagiettoGabriel Fauré
8 Pieces, Op. 84: No. 4, AdagiettoGabriel Fauréplay_arrow
A small French musical piece with the delicate melodic beauty of E minor
112eastSeven Character Pieces, No. 6 in E minor “Sehnsüchtig (Full of Longing)”, Andante, MWV U 61Felix Mendelssohn
Seven Character Pieces, No. 6 in E minor “Sehnsüchtig (Full of Longing)”, Andante, MWV U 61Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A beautiful melody, like a tune or a song, unfolds from the very beginning…
113eastThree Sonatas for Children, Op. 118a-1 in G majorRobert Schumann
Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 118a-1 in G majorRobert Schumannplay_arrow
He left behind numerous works with the word 'child' in their titles...
114eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68 No. 16 “First Sorrow”Robert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 16 “First Sorrow”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
A poignant scene where tears quietly trickle down...
115eastChildren’s Album, Volume 1: “Album of My Boyhood,” No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturian
Children’s Album, Volume 1: “Album of My Boyhood,” No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturianplay_arrow
A lively piano piece of Armenian traditional music
116eastOni and FairyCatherine Rollin
Oni and FairyCatherine Rollinplay_arrow
A composer who has also earned high acclaim as a music educator...
117eastAve MariaCharles Gounod
Ave MariaCharles Gounodplay_arrow
Multiple versions of Ave Maria and practice methods
118eastmusic boxCharles-Henry
music boxCharles-Henryplay_arrow
An elegant piece to soothe the soul with a music box-style piano
119eastPavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henry
Pavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henryplay_arrow
A piano piece celebrating the birth of a princess
120eastPreludes, Book I: The Sunken CathedralClaude Debussy
Preludes, Book I: The Sunken CathedralClaude Debussyplay_arrow
A fantastical piano piece themed around a cathedral in the mist
121eastSonatina Op. 13-1, First MovementDimitri Kabalevsky
Sonatina Op. 13-1, First MovementDimitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
You can hone your performance technique with a bright three-movement musical piece
122eastclownDimitri Kabalevsky
clownDimitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
The modern era that produced many songs for children…
123eastTo a Wild Rose, Op. 51-1 (Forest Sketches)Edward MacDowell
To a Wild Rose, Op. 51-1 (Forest Sketches)Edward MacDowellplay_arrow
A beautiful short piece by an American composer
124eastTo the Wild RoseEdward MacDowell
To the Wild RoseEdward MacDowellplay_arrow
A beautiful piano piece by MacDowell for beginners
125eastPrelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Prelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
A mystical prelude in dissonance
126eastSonatina No. 1, Movement I, Op. 20-1Friedrich Kuhlau
Sonatina No. 1, Movement I, Op. 20-1Friedrich Kuhlauplay_arrow
A clear and approachable piece in C major
127eastSonatina in C major, Op. 157 No. 1, II. TarantellaFritz Spindler
Sonatina in C major, Op. 157 No. 1, II. TarantellaFritz Spindlerplay_arrow
Among composers who excel in piano works, …
128eastStilienne – Burgmüller 25 Études, Op. 100 No. 14Johann Burgmüller
Stilienne – Burgmüller 25 Études, Op. 100 No. 14Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A triple-meter piece inspired by traditional Alpine dance music
129eastBurgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces Op. 100 No. 1: InnocenceJohann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces Op. 100 No. 1: InnocenceJohann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
I’ve gotten to the point where I can read the score to some extent, and my fingers have become steadier.
130eastBurgmüller 25 Études Op. 100 No. 11 “The Wagtail”Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Études Op. 100 No. 11 “The Wagtail”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A light, bird-like piece in 2/4 time
131eastBurgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A religious piece inspired by a cathedral church choir
132eastBurgmüller 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 20 “Tarantella”Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 20 “Tarantella”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A passionate piece inspired by Southern Italian dances.
133eastBurgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100 No. 2 “The Hunt”Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100 No. 2 “The Hunt”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A brilliant march inspired by Islamic art
134eastTarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowski
Tarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowskiplay_arrow
Moszkowski’s cheerful and flamboyant piano piece
135eastSonatina No. 7, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 7, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
An elegant and technically skillful piano piece, brilliant and bright.
136eastSonatina No. 9, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 9, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
Clementi’s lively composition, brimming with vibrant tones.
137eastspringSamuel Maykapar
springSamuel Maykaparplay_arrow
Micah Pál’s spring piece is gentle and rich in variation
138eastA Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oesten
A Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oestenplay_arrow
Explanation of the piece 'Doll's Dream and Awakening'
139eastmagicianWilliam Gillock
magicianWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Gillock's “The Magician” is a lively, rhythmical children's favorite.
140eastIn the moonlightfuransu min’yō
In the moonlightfuransu min'yōplay_arrow
A relaxed, laid-back melody that leaves an impression of France…
141eastDance and SongNakata Yoshinao
Dance and SongNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
An enchanting piano solo piece with a Japanese-style rhythm
142eastImpromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao
Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
A melody like a refreshing, free wind
143eastSomething good might happen!Yuyama Akira
Something good might happen!Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A piano piece that fuses classical and jazz
144eastAmazing Gracesanbika
Amazing Gracesanbikaplay_arrow
The charm of the beautiful melody of Amazing Grace
145eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 68-14: Little StudyRobert Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68-14: Little StudyRobert Schumannplay_arrow
Play quietly and with the utmost evenness…
146eastSonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelli
Sonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
A masterpiece with an elegant, radiant melody
147eastChildren’s Album, Book I: A Picture Book of Boyhood – No. 1, Little SongAram Khachaturian
Children’s Album, Book I: A Picture Book of Boyhood – No. 1, Little SongAram Khachaturianplay_arrow
Although it's a short piece of about one minute, it has a relaxed te...
148eastSonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that conveys the expressiveness and allure of piano music
149eastWedding MarchRichard Wagner
Wedding MarchRichard Wagnerplay_arrow
So famous as a wedding entrance song that it’s almost cliché, Ri...
150eastMinuet in F major, K. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Minuet in F major, K. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Among Beethoven’s works, it stands as one of the foremost ma…
151eastMotet ‘Ave verum corpus’ K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Motet 'Ave verum corpus' K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
The gently flowing melody of Wolfgang is beautiful...
152east“Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumann
“Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s piano suite, a masterpiece brimming with lyric poetry
153eastSix Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
An elegant dance in E-flat major, with a light, lively rhythm
154eastAllegro in C major, K. 1b, from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro in C major, K. 1b, from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
A short and lively piece composed by Mozart
155eastBrave Rider from ‘Album for Children’Robert Schumann
Brave Rider from 'Album for Children'Robert Schumannplay_arrow
A short masterpiece that expresses the image of a knight
156eastPassacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händelplay_arrow
A masterpiece that distills the charm of Baroque music
157eastViolet, Op. 99 No. 1Jean-Louis Gobbaerts
Violet, Op. 99 No. 1Jean-Louis Gobbaertsplay_arrow
An elegant piano miniature that heralds the arrival of spring
158eastSonatina No. 12, Movement IMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 12, Movement IMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
A bright Classical-era piano piece like spring
159eastSonatine No. 8, Movement IMuzio Clementi
Sonatine No. 8, Movement IMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
The charm of piano pieces: brilliant and powerful
160eastChildren’s Album – 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39: No. 8 “Waltz”Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Children's Album – 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39: No. 8 “Waltz”Peter Ilyich Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
Things that elementary school children and preschoolers handle at piano recitals...
161eastAlbum for the Young, Op. 39-20: “Baba-Yaga (The Witch)”Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Album for the Young, Op. 39-20: “Baba-Yaga (The Witch)”Pyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
An ominous atmosphere, like something bad is about to happen...
162eastPiano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight,” I. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight,” I. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The work “Piano Sona…” leaves a striking impression with its overwhelming sense of gravity and grandeur.