[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!
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[Children’s Piano Sheet Music] Packed with Familiar Tunes! Introducing Recommended Series (1–10)
Viennese Waltz (from William Gillock: Album for the Young)William Gillock
An album for children by the American composer William Gillock, who wrote numerous piano pieces for young players.
Through a variety of pieces with different moods, this piano collection helps develop expressive power and musical refinement.
Gillock’s collections for children include many more, such as First Grade Pieces by Gillock, Piano Pieces Collection, and Miniatures for the Recital.
Many of the pieces included are popular selections frequently performed at recitals and competitions.
Keeping a copy on hand might help when you’re struggling to choose pieces for a recital!
Aloetta (from Learning to Play Book 2)Furansu-kei Kanada no uta
Learning to Play is a U.S.-born piano method notable for its clean layouts with minimal explanations.
In addition to the four main textbooks, titles like Rock, Rhythm and Ragtime for developing a sense of rhythm and the duet collection Fun for Two are also available.
Each book is thin and easy to progress through, so as the texts level up, students can stay highly motivated to continue practicing.
If the pace feels too fast, we recommend using it alongside other materials.
Tarantella (from Everyone’s Organ and Piano Book 3)gaikoku no kyoku
As a best-selling introductory piano course, “Minna no Organ Piano Book” has maintained its popularity for many years.
The main texts consist of four volumes (1 through 4), and corresponding workbooks are also available.
One feature is that students begin early on by reading the grand staff and practicing hands together, allowing them to learn smoothly without developing an aversion to the bass clef or two-hand playing.
Teacher accompaniment parts are included as well, so students can experience a richer sound in lessons than when practicing alone.
[Piano Sheet Music for Kids] Packed with Familiar Songs! Introducing Recommended Series (11–20)
Beyer No. 67 (from Beyer for Children, Lower Volume)Ferdinand Beyer
When asked, “What’s the go-to piano method book for children?” many people will answer “Beyer”! It’s a classic text that has been used since the days when there weren’t as many beginner piano materials available as there are now.
It’s well known not only as an introductory resource for children but also as an essential text for those aiming to become childcare workers.
Various editions are published: a single volume that includes all 106 Beyer pieces, a two-volume set like this “Children’s Beyer,” and versions that include selected excerpts.
Whether you work through one book carefully or progress quickly through several, it’s a good idea to choose the edition that suits your child’s personality.
Brahms’ Lullaby (from Burnam Piano Method 4)Johannes Brahms
A world-renowned piano method by Edna Mae Burnam, a composer and music educator who made significant contributions to piano education in the United States.
Its content allows learners to steadily and comfortably master the basics of piano playing through repeated practice.
Speaking of Burnam, her Burnam Piano Technique—famous for its unique stick-figure illustrations that match each exercise—is also well known! Each book is designed for quick progress, so it’s also recommended as a supplemental resource alongside another primary beginner method.
Andante (from Sparkling Piano: Children’s Piano Masterpieces 1)Wolfgang Mozart
Kira Kira Piano: A Children’s Piano Masterpiece Collection includes famous pieces and orchestral works arranged for easy playing.
Through practicing classics like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Andante and Robert Schumann’s Träumerei, learners can experience the joy and fun of playing from the very beginning.
It’s also user-friendly because it clearly indicates target levels: Volume 1 corresponds to Bayer beginner to intermediate, and Volume 2 to Bayer intermediate to advanced.
Piano Land March (from Piano Land 3)Juhara Ryoko
With its cute, vividly colored illustrations, it’s a big hit with kids! Piano Land is an introductory piano method designed to build the foundations of musicianship and technique.
The main series consists of five volumes (1–5), and through volume 3 every piece includes lyrics, so children can develop their ear by singing as they practice.
For very young learners, it’s also recommended to start with the three-volume Pre-Piano Land to thoroughly cultivate the skills of listening, singing, moving, and observing before progressing to Piano Land.