[Piano] BGM played on piano. Classic and popular tracks recommended as background music for work or study.
When you want to focus on work or studying, having pleasant background music can really boost your productivity.
The sound of the piano, in particular, has a unique charm that sweeps away distractions and enhances concentration.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most popular piano tracks used as background music for work.
From classical music to soundtracks to modern pieces, each selection offers quality you can choose based on your mood and purpose.
Why not spend a fulfilling time wrapped in gentle tones? We present a soothing playlist that will quietly blend into your daily life.
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[Piano] BGM played on the piano. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks for work/study BGM (21–30)
Gymnopédie No. 2Erik Satie

The French composer Erik Satie is known for his distinctive musical style.
His life and music, full of humor and innovation, stood apart from the trends of his time.
Among Satie’s representative works are the three Gymnopédies, composed in 1888.
Of these, No.
2 is especially striking for its serene demeanor and its beautiful melody tinged with a certain melancholy.
If you listen to this masterpiece, which quietly stirs the listener’s heart, you will surely enjoy a soothing moment.
sunlight filtering through the treesmoppī saundo

This work, one of Moppy’s signature pieces, is a composition notable for its gentle piano tones that beautifully evoke the image of sunlight filtering through trees.
Released as free BGM in January 2015, it has been used in a variety of video works on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
In 2022, it earned high acclaim both in Japan and abroad, reaching No.
11 on iTunes’ Japan Instrumental Top Songs chart.
With its soothing, healing atmosphere, this piece is recommended for times when you want to relax or enjoy a quiet moment.
Give it a listen and experience the calming piano melody for yourself.
You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman

Known worldwide as an anthem of hope, this song was included on the 2005 album “Celtic Woman” by the Irish female musical ensemble Celtic Woman.
Its arrangement blends the crystalline clarity of Celtic music with the grandeur of classical crossover: it begins with a quiet piano introduction, then layers in prayer-like harmonies from the female chorus, enveloping listeners in a warm, comforting embrace.
In 2007, it was used as the ending theme for the Japanese drama “Byakkotai,” touching hearts across borders.
Why not play it on the piano during a serene Christmas night or when you want to send encouragement to someone special?
Christmas at our houseWalter Kent

Amid the turmoil of World War II, this song captures the feelings of a soldier far from home.
While it conjures warm scenes of snow, mistletoe, and gifts beneath the tree, it ends with the poignant line “if only in my dreams,” leaving a lasting ache.
Released in October 1943 with Walter Kent’s lyrical melody and Bing Crosby’s intimate vocals, it spent 11 weeks on the U.S.
charts and became a long-running hit.
Covered across generations by artists including Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, this classic, when played with the gentle tones of a piano, deepens our thoughts for family and loved ones living far away.
To That SummerHisaishi Joe

It’s an insert song from Ghibli’s masterpiece, Spirited Away.
Along with its wistful melody, scenes from Ghibli’s uniquely atmospheric world come to mind.
I first encountered this piece in fifth grade, and it was the first time a piano piece ever gave me goosebumps.
YELLikimonogakari

It’s one of Ikimonogakari’s classic songs.
It’s a track that encourages and energizes people.
I often use it as background music while working, and it’s played in stores across various genres.
It’s also frequently performed as a choral piece.
SenbonzakuraHatsune Miku

It’s a song featuring Hatsune Miku, the character from a vocal sound library for voice synthesis and desktop music released by Crypton Future Media.
What used to be labeled as ‘otaku’ culture has become a form of subculture and a song loved by a wide range of people.


