[With Piano Sheet Music] Easy to Play! Introducing Free Performance Videos of Children’s Songs and School Songs

Mountain MusiciansDoitsu min’yō

[Easy Piano] The Musicians of the Mountain

Known as a children’s song based on a German folk tune, this piece is a charming work that conveys the joy of music.

The lyrics, which depict animals playing various instruments, stimulate children’s imaginations and help them learn the names and timbres of instruments.

Since it began airing on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in April 1964, it has been loved by many people.

Its simple melody and repetitive structure make it ideal for beginner piano practice and also suitable for recital performances.

It can be called a wonderful song that lets you learn the basics of music while having fun.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (with finger numbers) piano sheet music

A French folk song loved around the world for its catchy, friendly melody.

It’s a classic tune that children hum, appears in many beginner piano books, and is often performed at recitals.

The melody consists of seven notes and moves by step, so with calm, steady practice, you can master playing it on the piano without strain.

Many duet arrangements are also published, making it perfect for parent–child or friends’ performances at recitals.

It’s also known for the set of variations composed by Mozart in 1778.

Buzz buzz buzzBohemia min’yo

Bun Bun Bun Piano Sheet Music

Regardless of whether you have experience with musical instruments, there are probably very few people who don’t know this melody.

Based on a Bohemian folk song, a piece published in Germany in 1843 became popular in Japan in 1947 when Japanese lyrics were added.

The lyrics, which depict bees flying among flowers, express the beauty of nature and the cycle of life.

With a simple structure built from just five notes, the melody is ideal as a practice piece for beginners on the piano or for those aiming to become childcare workers.

If you plan to perform it at a recital, playing it with duet accompaniment will give it a more luxurious finish!

TulipInoue Takeshi

Tulip (Piano Sheet Music)

With its easy-to-sing rhythm and memorable lyrics, Tulips is beloved as a classic children’s song sung in daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary schools—and it’s also very popular as a piano piece! It appears in several beginner piano method books and is frequently performed at recitals.

The melody, in the key of C major, uses notes ranging from C up to A.

Because you need to shift hand position to play the A, plan your fingering before and after that note to avoid awkward techniques like flipping your hand.

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Ten thousand feet in the Alpsamerika min’yō

[Sheet Music] I Tried Arranging “Alps Ichiman-jaku” with a Simple Accompaniment [Piano]

This piece, originally an American folk song, is one that just about everyone sang at least once in childhood and eagerly played along with hand games among friends.

In Japan, it became widely known after it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in August 1962.

Its bright, lively melody is built on a very simple chord progression and an easy-to-remember rhythm, making it ideal as a practice piece for those who have just begun learning the piano.

It’s said there are as many as 29 verses to the lyrics, but when performing, it’s best to use it as repetitive practice of short phrases.

First, make sure you can play the melody firmly with your right hand; once you’re comfortable, add the left-hand accompaniment and enjoy the bouncy rhythm.

maple leavesOkanoteiichi

Maple Leaf – chord piano arrangement of a children’s song – free sheet music

Momiji, a children’s song composed by Teiichi Okano that vividly portrays mountains turning colors as autumn deepens.

Since its inclusion in a textbook published in June 1911, it has been handed down across generations as a beloved classic.

In 2006, it was selected as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and its beautiful melody remains cherished by many.

Its worldview likens sunlit mountain slopes at dusk and fallen leaves floating on the water’s surface to brocade, nurturing rich emotional expression simply through performance.

The melody features few leaps and smooth fingering, making it ideal for those just beginning the piano.

Once you’re comfortable, try incorporating a round-like arrangement that echoes the melody in succession to savor the beauty of overlapping harmonies.

The sound of insectsMonbushō shōka

[You can play it with code 🔰] Voices of Insects

A Ministry of Education school song that rhythmically depicts the chirping of insects on long autumn nights using onomatopoeia.

First included in 1910 in the “Elementary School Reader Songs,” it was later selected in 2006 for the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and has remained a beloved classic for many years.

The distinctive calls of insects such as pine crickets, bell crickets, and field crickets overlap like an ensemble, evoking the atmosphere of autumn in the listener’s heart.

With a simple melody and a narrow range, it’s recommended as a practice piece for those just getting comfortable with the keyboard.

It’s also used in elementary school music materials, making it fun to play while singing together with your child.

Why not add this seasonally evocative piece to your autumn repertoire?