[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.
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[Piano] BGM played on the piano. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks for work/study BGM (21–30)
F.T.B.Robert Glasper

Pianist Robert Glasper, a leading figure in contemporary jazz known for his genre-crossing musicality.
This piece is included on his March 2007 album In My Element, which expanded the possibilities of the acoustic trio.
True to Glasper’s boundary-free style, it’s a track where a hip-hop-derived groove breathes within a relaxed atmosphere.
The repeating piano riff and sticky drums are highly addictive, making it an ideal BGM when you want to boost concentration.
It’s a celebrated performance that’s garnered support from creators—sampled by track makers and the like—and it’s sure to help your desk work flow, as if you were in a stylish café.
God’s Medical RecordsTsujii Nobuyuki

The gently embracing piano melody really resonates in the heart.
It’s an original piece composed and performed by one of Japan’s leading pianists, Nobuyuki Tsujii.
It’s included on the album “Kamisama no Karute ~ Nobuyuki Tsujii Jisakusshu,” released in July 2011.
The piece was written as the theme for the film “A Heartful Doctor (Kamisama no Karute),” starring Sho Sakurai.
Tsujii visited the filming location in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, and is said to have crafted the melody while sensing the local air and wind.
Why not listen to it during quiet, focused study time or when you want to pause your work and relax? Its crystal-clear tones will gently soothe feelings of haste and restlessness.
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.


