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[Children's Piano Sheet Music] Packed with Familiar Tunes! Introducing Recommended Series
A problem every piano teacher faces at least once: choosing sheet music for kids! Even if you want to find the perfect score for each student, there are so many options that it’s hard to narrow it down to just one.
So this time, we’ve picked out some of the most popular, serialized piano method books for children.
We’ll introduce them in detail along with performance videos of the pieces they include.
This will be helpful not only for piano teachers struggling to choose method books for their students, but also for parents who are thinking of trying a bit of teaching at home.
Be sure to use it as a reference!
[Children’s Piano Sheet Music] Packed with Familiar Tunes! Introducing Recommended Series (1–10)
Bagpipes (from Lila Fletcher Piano Course Book 2)Leila Fletcher
The Lila Fletcher Piano Course by Canadian pianist and music educator Lila Fletcher consists of four volumes, from Book 1 to Book 4.
It is characterized by its simple cover and interior design and its easy-to-follow progression.
While designs that attract children’s interest can be appealing, some children may get distracted by illustrations drawn on the score.
For children who seem more focused with simpler-looking materials accompanied by explanations, this is a recommended text.
Indian Dance (from Piano Dream 5)Alfred Cortot
The hugely popular series Piano Dream features only accessible pieces, starting with Alfred Cortot’s Indian Dance.
The main textbooks consist of nine volumes in total, from the Preschool Edition through Volume 8, and there’s a full range of supplemental materials—such as workbooks and repertoire books—tailored to each level.
Because the pieces expand outward from middle C at the center of the keyboard, learners can naturally acquire two-handed playing.
With cute illustrations that perfectly match each piece’s title and mood, it’s a delightful set of books that you’ll want to open again and again!
From the Concerto in A minor (from Glover Piano Method, Vol. 3)Edvard Grieg
The Grover Piano Method is appealing for its simplicity that captures the essentials of piano learning.
Its structure helps students naturally acquire knowledge such as note values, time signatures, and keys, while developing sight-reading and expressive skills.
The main text consists of seven volumes—from an introductory book ideal for first piano lessons, followed by Vol.
1 through Vol.
6—and is complemented by a rich selection of supplementary materials, including companion song collections, short pieces, technique books, and drill books.
Because it also contains many elements of music theory, it’s an ideal resource for highly focused children aiming for a high level of achievement.
Schubert’s Lullaby (from “I Can Play the Piano! Junior 3”)Franz Schubert
“Piano Hikeruyo! Junior: Play More and More with Songs You Know” features famous pieces everyone has heard at least once, included just as they are as practice pieces.
Across its three volumes, it’s packed with classics like Franz Schubert’s Lullaby, Bumblebee, and Mary Had a Little Lamb.
In addition to the main text, there are also a workbook, a repertoire collection, and technique materials, making it easy to use as a complete series.
It’s the perfect text for children who want to enjoy playing the piano with songs they already know!
Festival (from Bastien Piano Basics, Piano Level 1)James Bastien
The Bastien Method texts are structured to provide a wide range of musical experiences while studying not only piano performance techniques but all areas of music.
They follow the unique method founded and developed by the Bastien duo, known as revolutionary piano educators.
The main text, Bastien Piano Basics: Piano, consists of six volumes: Young Beginner, Primer, and Levels 1 through 4.
You will be able to internalize distinctive rhythms and harmonies not typically covered in materials developed in Japan.
Bells (from Thompson Modern Course for the Piano 1)John Thompson
The Thompson Modern Course for the Piano is said to be the first American piano method book introduced to Japan.
Since its first edition was published in 1972, it has been used in lessons for many years.
Because it includes excerpts from orchestral and operatic works as well as unique pieces composed by the author, John Thompson, it’s perfect for adult beginners too.
The progression is relatively fast, so it’s also recommended as a step-up resource after using another introductory method.
Good morning! (from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Prep Course, Lesson Book, Level C)Mildred J. Hill／Patty Smith Hill
The Alfred Basic Piano Library lets you build solid technique while practicing musical pieces.
The main course, the Introductory Course, consists of three volumes—A, B, and C.
There are also materials for studying music fundamentals and theory, such as Easy Music Theory, Ear Training and Drill which includes solfège elements, and Supplemental Songbooks that can be used alongside the main course.
By reviewing repeatedly, learners can acquire the essential elements of piano performance, making it perfect for children who progress slowly and carefully, step by step.