[With Piano Sheet Music] Easy to Play! Introducing Free Performance Videos of Children’s Songs and School Songs
The nursery rhymes and children’s songs we sang over and over when we were little stay firmly etched in our memories, no matter how many years—or even decades—go by.
With their simple melodies and chord progressions that are easy to learn and hard to forget, these songs are ideal not only for singing but also for practicing the piano.
So this time, we’ve picked out piano videos of familiar nursery rhymes and children’s songs!
All of them are free videos with sheet music and easy-to-play arrangements, so as long as you have a keyboard, you can start practicing right away even without the sheet music in hand.
This is a must-see for piano beginners who want to start with songs they already know, those considering obtaining a childcare license, and teachers currently struggling to choose pieces for a recital!
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[With Piano Sheet Music] Easy to Play! Introducing Free Performance Videos of Children’s Songs and School Songs (1–10)
Mountain MusiciansDoitsu min’yō
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
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
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!
[With Piano Sheet Music] Easy to Play! Introducing Free Performance Videos of Children's Songs (11–20)
TulipInoue Takeshi
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.
Dog PolicemanDaichi Omi
“Inu no Omawari-san” (The Doggy Policeman) is a Japanese children’s song composed by Megumi Oonaka, a composer known for writing nursery rhymes, choral works, and many school songs.
Though the melody is friendly and approachable, it’s packed with rhythms you’ll want to master to move beyond the beginner stage on piano—such as dotted quarter–eighth combinations, triplets, and syncopation.
These rhythms can feel tricky if you try to grasp them just by reading the score, but they’re much easier to internalize when you recall a familiar tune.
Try practicing while humming along.
Toy Cha-Cha-ChaKoshibe Nobuyoshi
You can sing “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” while clapping your hands or fluttering them to represent twinkling stars.
The piece was originally composed as an interlude for a comedy show aimed at adults, but its lyrics were later completely revamped for children, and today it’s loved as a classic children’s song.
Because the melody includes chromatic motion, even the easiest version in C major has spots that use black keys.
Since pieces practiced at the very beginning of piano study are often composed using only the white keys, a piece that uses black keys might feel fresh and exciting.
aye-ayeUno Seiichirō
“Ai Ai” is a beloved children’s song with a catchy melody and simple lyrics that vividly conjure up the image of a little monkey.
It has even been selected as a required piece for the childcare worker certification exam, and is a staple in nursery schools and kindergartens.
A key point when playing it on the piano is the rest right after “Ai Ai”! At the beginner level, when you’re busy chasing the notes, it’s easy to overlook rests, so be sure to focus on them as you practice.
For those aiming to become childcare workers, I recommend mastering singing while playing so you can perform it at recreational activities and school plays.