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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…
2eastTurkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven
Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The soldiers are marching in step...
3east12 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...
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,
5eastOverture from “Heaven and Hell”Jacques Offenbach
Overture from “Heaven and Hell”Jacques Offenbachplay_arrow
Jacques Offenbach in 1858...
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…
10eastAlbum 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
11eastÉtude AllegroNakata Yoshinao
Étude AllegroNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
An up-tempo, exhilarating sprint of an 'Etude...'
12eastAmerican PatrolFrank White Meacham
American PatrolFrank White Meachamplay_arrow
Composed in 1885, this piece was Ameri...
13eastknightDmitri Kabalevsky
knightDmitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
Kabalewsky’s Knight is a piece where both hands play the leading roles.
14eastFür EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Für EliseLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
German classic that brought many masterpieces into the world…
15eastSonatine 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…
16eastLove’s GreetingEdward Elgar
Love's GreetingEdward Elgarplay_arrow
The famous piece “Love …,” which is frequently performed at piano recitals
17eastAllegrettoAnton Diabelli
AllegrettoAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
This “Allegretto” is by Franz Jo...
18eastsmall black personClaude Debussy
small black personClaude Debussyplay_arrow
A piano piece based on cakewalk
19eastBurgmüller 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
20eastMidnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshu
Midnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshuplay_arrow
Passion that surges forward with a unique, driving rhythm…
21eastThree 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
22eastAve MariaFranz Schubert
Ave MariaFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Filled with a beautiful melody and a deep spirit of prayer…
23eastSix EcosaisLudwig van Beethoven
Six EcosaisLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Ludwig van Beethoven's pi...
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
25eastThird movement from Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1Muzio Clementi
Third movement from Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1Muzio Clementiplay_arrow
Lively three movements, virtuosic and captivating
26eastPolka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhler
Polka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhlerplay_arrow
Make the recital fun with a lively polka tune
27eastParadeMaurice Ravel
ParadeMaurice Ravelplay_arrow
Toshio Horiuchi’s grand, dramatic wind ensemble work
28eastMelody Op. 4-2Fanny Mendelssohn
Melody Op. 4-2Fanny Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An emotionally rich, delicate miniature by Fanny
29eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann
Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin
30eastInvention 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
31eastBurgmüller 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
32eastThe Blue DanubeJohann Strauss II
The Blue DanubeJohann Strauss IIplay_arrow
This piece, composed by Johann Strauss II, is famo...
33eastChildren’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…
34eastFrench 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
35eastFrench Suite No. 3, BWV 814, MinuetJ.S.Bach
French Suite No. 3, BWV 814, MinuetJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An elegant baroque-style dance suite
36eastPiano 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
37eastCarnival BallWilliam Gillock
Carnival BallWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm
38eastPolonaise in C major, Op. 155-4Theodor Oesten
Polonaise in C major, Op. 155-4Theodor Oestenplay_arrow
“Polonaise” is a French word meaning “Polish…”
39eastFrench 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
40eastGavotte 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
41eastFrench 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
42eastAir on the G StringJ.S.Bach
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Calming and heart-soothing Johann Sebastia…
43eastChase the mysteryJuhara Ryoko
Chase the mysteryJuhara Ryokoplay_arrow
A thrilling musical work with a sense of storytelling
44eastAlbum 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…
45eastPiano 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
46eastMinuet 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
47eastPiano 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
48eastFrench 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
49eastBoys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gade
Boys’ Merry-Go-RoundNiels Wilhelm Gadeplay_arrow
A lively and beautiful piano piece for children
50eastspeed carNakata Yoshinao
speed carNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Piano practice pieces that help you learn a sense of rhythm and expressiveness
51eastTarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowski
Tarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowskiplay_arrow
Moszkowski’s cheerful and flamboyant piano piece
52eastArmand 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
53eastEcossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven
Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Inspired by traditional Scottish folk dance…
54eastMinuet 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
55eastMinuet 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
56eastMemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
An elegant piano piece in G major
57eastSonatina 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
58east“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
59eastFrench 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
60eastFrench 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
61eastFrench 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.
62eastFrench 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
63eastPolonaise 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
64eastMusette in D majorJ.S.Bach
Musette in D majorJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
An approachable piece born from Bach’s music notebook
65east8 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
66eastDance of the SwineherdBartók Béla
Dance of the SwineherdBartók Bélaplay_arrow
An enchanting piece of Hungarian folk dance music
67eastOni and FairyCatherine Rollin
Oni and FairyCatherine Rollinplay_arrow
A composer who has also earned high acclaim as a music educator...
68eastAve MariaCharles Gounod
Ave MariaCharles Gounodplay_arrow
Multiple versions of Ave Maria and practice methods
69eastBrave SoldierCornelius Gurlitt
Brave SoldierCornelius Gurlittplay_arrow
A powerful march that stirs a boy’s heart
70eastSonatina 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, …
71eastCsikos PostHermann Necke
Csikos PostHermann Neckeplay_arrow
This song makes me want to start running before I know it...
72east25 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…
73east25 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…
74eastKrakowiakLudomir Różycki
KrakowiakLudomir Różyckiplay_arrow
It was even selected as a required piece for the Chopin Competition...
75eastBabayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Babayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
A famous piece for children that depicts a witch's tale through music
76eastIndian danceWilliam Gillock
Indian danceWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Powerful music with Indigenous rhythms, brimming with dynamism
77eastcastanetWilliam Gillock
castanetWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Characteristics and Learning Effects of Gillock’s “Castanets”
78eastDance and SongNakata Yoshinao
Dance and SongNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
An enchanting piano solo piece with a Japanese-style rhythm
79eastVariations 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
80eastSongs 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
81eastSongs 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
82east“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
83east“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
84east“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…
85eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann’s Pierrot pieces depict delicate emotions.
86eastCarnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumannplay_arrow
Schumann's works, a world of quiet dreams
87eastThree 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
88eastAlliance 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
89eastPiano Sonata K. 545 in C majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata K. 545 in C majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Mozart’s graceful three-movement piece
90eastTo a Wild Rose, Op. 51-1 (Forest Sketches)Edward MacDowell
To a Wild Rose, Op. 51-1 (Forest Sketches)Edward MacDowellplay_arrow
A composer of Romantic music representing America...
91eastMinuet 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
92eastSix Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A lively Scottish-style dance, a 2.5-minute charmer
93eastSix Ecossaises No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Ecossaises No. 3Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A lively Scottish-style social dance tune
94east7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven
7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
The cheerful music of Austrian folk dance
95east11 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
96east11 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
97east11 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
98eastPiano 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
99eastAllegro 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
100eastAllegro 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.
101eastAndante 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
102eastPiano 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
103eastThe 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
104eastSeven 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…
105eastEight Pieces, Op. 84: No. 3, FugueGabriel Fauré
Eight Pieces, Op. 84: No. 3, FugueGabriel Fauréplay_arrow
Elegant musical expression of French music
106east“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
107eastAlbum 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
108eastSomething good might happen!Yuyama Akira
Something good might happen!Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A piano piece that fuses classical and jazz
109eastSonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelli
Sonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
A masterpiece with an elegant, radiant melody
110eastSix Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven
Six Écossaises No. 5Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
An elegant dance in E-flat major, with a light, lively rhythm
111eastBrave 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
112eastSonatina 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
113eastSonatina No. 7, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 7, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
An elegant and technically skillful piano piece, brilliant and bright.
114eastSonatina No. 9, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 9, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
Clementi’s lively composition, brimming with vibrant tones.
115eastImpromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao
Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
A melody like a refreshing, free wind
116eastSonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 10, First MovementMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that conveys the expressiveness and allure of piano music
117eastThree 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...
118eastAlbum 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...
119eastAlbum 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...
120eastDance of the DwarfsAnton Diabelli
Dance of the DwarfsAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
Anton Diabelli’s masterpiece, “Dance of the Dwarfs”…
121eastChildren’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
122eastChildren’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
123eastmusic boxCharles-Henry
music boxCharles-Henryplay_arrow
Expressed the delicate tones of a music box on the piano...
124eastPavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henry
Pavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henryplay_arrow
A piano piece celebrating the birth of a princess
125eastPreludes, 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
126eastSonatina 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
127eastclownDimitri Kabalevsky
clownDimitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
The modern era that produced many songs for children…
128eastTo the Wild RoseEdward MacDowell
To the Wild RoseEdward MacDowellplay_arrow
A beautiful piano piece by MacDowell for beginners
129eastGavotteFrançois-Josehp Gossec
GavotteFrançois-Josehp Gossecplay_arrow
Familiar from TV shows and commercial jingles...
130eastPrelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Prelude in A minor, Op. 28 No. 2Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
A mystical prelude in dissonance
131eastPolonaise 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...
132eastSerenade of the BuglerFritz Spindler
Serenade of the BuglerFritz Spindlerplay_arrow
A song with a bright melody that lifts your spirits
133eastStilienne – 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
134eastBurgmüller 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.
135eastBurgmüller 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
136eastBurgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüller
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
I was enraptured by the choir’s hymn resonating through the cathedral church…
137eastBurgmüller 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.
138eastBurgmüller 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
139eastRondo 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...
140eastRadetzky MarchJohann Strauss I
Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss Iplay_arrow
Play the lively rhythm of the Radetzky March
141eastBirthday MarchLouis Köhler
Birthday MarchLouis Köhlerplay_arrow
Included in many children's piano scores...
142eastOde to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
As the year draws to a close, it is featured in many concerts...
143eastspringSamuel Maykapar
springSamuel Maykaparplay_arrow
Micah Pál’s spring piece is gentle and rich in variation
144eastA Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oesten
A Doll’s Dream and AwakeningTheodor Oestenplay_arrow
Explanation of the piece 'Doll's Dream and Awakening'
145eastmagicianWilliam Gillock
magicianWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Gillock's “The Magician” is a lively, rhythmical children's favorite.
146eastHoliday in ParisWilliam Gillock
Holiday in ParisWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
A song structure so simple that even children can play it...
147eastIn the moonlightfuransu min’yō
In the moonlightfuransu min'yōplay_arrow
A relaxed, laid-back melody that leaves an impression of France…
148eastAmazing Gracesanbika
Amazing Gracesanbikaplay_arrow
The charm of the beautiful melody of Amazing Grace
149eastAlbum 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…
150eastChildren’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...
151eastWedding MarchRichard Wagner
Wedding MarchRichard Wagnerplay_arrow
So famous as a wedding entrance song that it’s almost cliché, Ri...
152eastMinuet 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…
153eastMotet ‘Ave verum corpus’ K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Motet 'Ave verum corpus' K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
The gently flowing melody of Wolfgang is beautiful...
154eastSonatina No. 12, Movement IMuzio Clementi
Sonatina No. 12, Movement IMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
A bright Classical-era piano piece like spring
155eastSonatine No. 8, Movement IMuzio Clementi
Sonatine No. 8, Movement IMuzio Clementiplay_arrow
The charm of piano pieces: brilliant and powerful
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
157eastGypsy DanceHeinrich Lichner
Gypsy DanceHeinrich Lichnerplay_arrow
The German composer Heinrich Lichner...
158eastViolet, Op. 99 No. 1Jean-Louis Gobbaerts
Violet, Op. 99 No. 1Jean-Louis Gobbaertsplay_arrow
An elegant piano miniature that heralds the arrival of spring
159eastChildren’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...
160eastJazz PreludeWilliam Gillock
Jazz PreludeWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
William Gillock's piano collection “Jazz...”
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.