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[Piano Accompaniment Score] A curated selection of recommended sheet music for popular sing-and-play songs!
Piano-vocal performance, where you coolly play the piano while singing with plenty of confidence.
If you love singing, you’ve probably dreamed of doing it at least once.
This time, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in piano-vocal performance! We’ve picked out songs that are perfect for it from popular J-POP, Western hits, and film music.
In this article, we also introduce recommended accompaniment sheet music along with cool performance videos.
All scores are available for immediate download, so grab the sheet music for any song that catches your eye and start practicing while using the videos as a reference!
[Piano Accompaniment Score] A Curated Selection of Recommended Sheet Music for Popular Sing-Along Songs (1–10)
rainbowSuda Masaki
Known as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2” and highly popular as a solo acoustic number, Masaki Suda’s “Niji” features a simple yet moving melody that’s perfect for sing-and-play performances.
The chord progression isn’t particularly complicated, and it sits comfortably under the fingers, making it easy to play.
Even just layering vocals over quarter-note bass pulses or broken chords works well.
The song’s rustic, friendly vibe is better suited to simple accompaniment than to intricate arrangements.
It’s an ideal first step for fun sing-and-play practice—give it a try!
Dried flowersYuuri
Yuri’s hit song Dry Flower, which captures the ache of unrequited love, is a favorite for guitar-and-vocal covers—many by well-known creators—that have racked up astonishing view counts.
The guitar gives it a lovely, wistful atmosphere, but switching the accompaniment to piano adds a sense of refinement and seems to convey the pain and poignancy of a breakup from a woman’s perspective even more directly.
It’s great to keep the accompaniment close to the original, but it’s also recommended to play simply without overcomplicating the rhythm, so the unforgettable, impactful melody can really shine.
Let It BeThe Beatles
The Beatles’ exquisite ballad “Let It Be” is a moving song whose piano accompaniment by Paul McCartney, profound lyrics, and memorable melody seep deep into the heart.
Since the original begins with a piano accompaniment, it’s also easy to picture as a solo vocal-and-piano piece.
Its simple chord progression makes it approachable even for beginners, so try enjoying it in the style that suits you—playing the melody with your right hand and chords with your left, or accompanying with both hands while you sing.
horizonback number
“Suiheisen,” a digital single released by back number, was written for high school students who had been aiming for the 2020 Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled due to the impact of COVID-19.
This cheer song for students who had their stage taken away encouraged many people facing uncertainty about the future.
A song that gives you that kind of push will surely become a cheer song to rally yourself when you perform it solo with just vocals and guitar.
Start by holding the chords in half notes or quarter notes, and once you get used to it, try arranging it by incorporating the rhythm of the original track.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” (Bridge of Glory) has been chosen as an Olympic theme song and as the theme for numerous sports, moving countless people.
Centered on the idea of rallying oneself through repeated challenges, this song is cherished by many as an anthem for life.
Just hearing it can give you strength, but if you can perform it yourself, the moving melody and lyrics will resonate through your whole body, naturally filling you with power! Even simply marking out chords like a choral piece creates the right atmosphere, so try starting by singing while playing the chords or just the bass notes.
threadNakajima Miyuki
Even just reading the lyrics brings a lump to your throat—Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Ito” (“Thread”).
When you hear this song, it makes you think, “Let’s cherish the miracle of meeting our destined people—family, lovers, friends.” While its moving lyrics and beautiful melody captivate so many hearts, the chords are actually not that complicated, making it surprisingly suitable for singing and playing.
Songs whose melodies stick firmly in your memory and whose chords are simple and easy to learn are perfect for beginners at singing with an instrument.
“Ito” fits these conditions perfectly.
Part of Your WorldAlan Menken
In Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the heroine Ariel sings “Part of Your World,” expressing her longing for the human world she has yet to see.
This song, which epitomizes the film’s beautiful undersea setting, is known as one of the most beloved Disney numbers.
You might not immediately picture it as a song for self-accompanied performance, but its wave-like accompaniment pairs perfectly with the piano, where legato shines and dynamic range is easy to shape.
Since the original accompaniment features intricate rhythms and is somewhat challenging, if you’re trying self-accompaniment for the first time, why not start with a simpler arrangement—such as a left-hand bass line plus right-hand arpeggios?