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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 Our Recommended Series (21–30)

Singing and playing together happily: Song and Piano Picture Book 1 — Right Handongaku no tomo sha

This is a textbook where children can develop sight-reading skills and musicality by singing short melodies with lyrics or playing them on the piano.

As you can tell from the word “picture book” in the title, every page is printed in color, allowing learners to progress without getting bored while enjoying cute illustrations.

Another charm of this series is that it proceeds in order: after “1 Right Hand,” you move on to “2 Left Hand” and then “3 Both Hands.” For children who are good at focusing on one thing at a time, this approach—clearing right hand, left hand, and then both hands one by one—may suit them better than starting with two-hand playing.

Piano Primer for Young Children: Everyone’s Lesson 1ongaku no tomo sha

“Minna no Okeiko 1: A Piano Primer for Preschoolers” helps children acquire basic piano technique.

The first edition dates all the way back to 1976! Its slightly retro illustrations set it apart from other textbooks and may pique some children’s interest.

The book contains 48 pieces—plenty of material.

Compared to more recent scores, the progression is a bit faster, so it might be good to use it alongside other materials or incorporate workbook activities to deepen understanding of pitch and note values while working through it.

Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

An elegant minuet that the young Mozart wrote for his sister, Maria Anna Mozart.

In G major and triple meter, this piece is characterized by its straightforward melody.

Structured in an ABA ternary form with 8-bar repeats, it’s an approachable work free of stiffness.

Composed in Salzburg between December 1761 and January 1762, it displays a level of musical construction and expressiveness that seems remarkable for a five-year-old.

With its simple yet beautiful melody and clear structure, it’s recommended for beginners at the piano or those looking to try Mozart’s music.

Its unpretentious atmosphere and rhythmic charm make it an ideal piece for taking a first step into classical music.

Make Friends with the Piano: First Piano Playtimedoremi gakufu shuppansha

An introductory resource called “First Piano Play,” which you can use while pointing to the pictures and playing with one finger.

It’s a text that draws children into the world of piano by letting them experience the joy of making sound with their own hands—“It’s fun to press the keys and hear beautiful tones!” Because it lets you experience piano playing with just one finger, it’s perfect for trial lessons or for playful piano time at home.

Some children may lose interest if you focus too much on reading notes from the very beginning, so it’s recommended to choose materials like this according to each child’s or student’s characteristics.

Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken

Disney “Beauty and the Beast” Easy Piano
Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken

It is the graceful waltz featured in an iconic scene from a Disney animated film.

The melody is gentle, evoking a romantic atmosphere.

The vocal range isn’t too wide, and the repeated key changes create a dramatic progression.

First sung by Mrs.

Potts in the 1991 animated film, it accompanies a pivotal moment in which the protagonists begin to truly connect.

From an unexpected encounter to growing mutual understanding, their journey is expressed through a tender melody.

With its simple melodic line and narrow range, it’s perfect for those who have just learned solfège.

Recommended for anyone who wants to play a gentle tune with heartfelt expression.

Tokyo Disneyland – Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Medley: “Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee ~ When You Wish Upon a Star”Leigh Harline

Disney Music: Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Medley – Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee ~ When You Wish Upon a Star
Tokyo Disneyland - Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Medley: “Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee ~ When You Wish Upon a Star”Leigh Harline

This medley of iconic Disney songs features four pieces that form the core of Pinocchio’s story.

Ranging from lively, upbeat rhythms to tender, wistful melodies, the music vividly expresses a spectrum of emotions.

In step with the narrative, it conveys diverse messages—including the joy of freedom, the warmth of fatherly love, and the importance of dreams and hope.

Including an Academy Award–winning song from 1940, this medley is also featured in a Tokyo Disneyland attraction, captivating many guests.

Perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the world of Disney while enjoying piano performance, it offers an experience that feels as if you’ve stepped right into the story.

Bastien Piano Basics Young Beginner Piano Primer ATouon Kikaku

Bastien: Two Black Cats (Young Beginner Primer A) / Bastien: Kuroneko (Young Beginner Piano Primer A)
Bastien Piano Basics Young Beginner Piano Primer ATouon Kikaku

The preschool version of the Bastien Piano Basics series, which teaches the “Bastien Method”—a comprehensive approach to developing overall musical ability created by American educators Jane and James Bastien.

Aimed at children ages 5 to 6, this series is divided into two books, A and B.

It begins with “pre-reading” that uses the Bastien Method’s distinctive illustrated notation instead of the five-line staff, then transitions smoothly to reading standard staff notation.

Effective instruction is crucial for pre-reading materials.

We recommend learning the teaching approach from the published instructor guides and seminars before incorporating it.