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Masterpieces on Mini Piano: Carefully Selected from Classical, Pop, and Film Music

A mini piano whose music-box-like tone offers a soothing touch.

Also known as a toy piano, it’s long been loved as a “toy piano,” but in recent years it has often been performed by renowned pianists.

Videos of professional performers placing a mini piano on top of a grand piano and playing both simultaneously have also gained popularity.

In this article, we’ve picked out mini piano performance videos along with dedicated sheet music!

We’ll introduce performances and scores arranged for mini pianos—typically 25 to 44 keys—based on classics, pop, and film music originally played on standard 88-key pianos.

Masterpieces Played on Mini Piano: Carefully Selected from Classical, Pop, and Film Music (11–20)

The March of the Toy SoldiersLeon Jessel

I performed “3-Minute Cooking” in an epic style [Toy Piano × Grand Piano] — Epic: “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.”
The March of the Toy SoldiersLeon Jessel

When you hear “Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking,” you think “The Parade of the Tin Soldiers,” and vice versa, right? This “Parade of the Tin Soldiers” by German composer Leon Jessel was originally written as a solo piano piece, but it has continued to be beloved in many arrangements, including for orchestra.

The slightly humorous melody matches the timbre of a toy piano perfectly—you’ll understand once you try playing it.

The arrangement introduced here requires advanced technique and is for toy piano together with a standard grand piano, but if you’re not confident, please get sheet music for an arrangement that can be completed with toy piano alone!

Marigoldaimyon

One-Finger Piano [Marigold - Slow Ver.] Easy Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music for Beginners
Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a classic love song beloved across generations! Its simple, unforgettable melody is truly appealing.

In the original key, C and F are sharp, so be careful not to miss them when playing with one finger.

Pop songs are often thought to have complicated, difficult rhythms, but if it’s a melody that’s soaked into your body from listening many times, you might be surprised how smoothly you can play it by practicing while humming along.

If an adult is sitting beside a child to practice, be sure to sing together too.

In conclusion

Did you enjoy the soothing tones of the mini piano? Just watching such beautiful sounds flow from that charming little instrument is enough to calm the heart, isn’t it? One of the mini piano’s appeals is how much more accessible it is than a regular piano.

It’s perfect for those who think, “I don’t need a full piano, but I’d like to try a keyboard instrument,” or “I’m not sure my child will be interested in music, but I’d love for them to experience the piano.” If you’re intrigued, go ahead and give it a try!