[Piano] BGM played on piano. Classic and popular tracks recommended as background music for work or study.

Country RoadHon’na Yoko

Country Road / Yoko Honna (Piano Intermediate–Advanced) [With Sheet Music] “Whisper of the Heart” – Take Me Home, Country Roads

It’s the theme song from ‘Whisper of the Heart,’ which everyone has heard.

It captures Studio Ghibli’s unique worldview and the bittersweet romance of youth—a song you can listen to over and over again.

I first heard it when I was still in elementary school, and even now as an adult, it’s one of my favorites.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Himawari no Yakusoku / Motohiro Hata (Piano Solo, Intermediate) [With Sheet Music] — Motohiro Hata – Promise of the Sunflower / The Sunflower’s Promise – STAND BY ME Doraemon

It’s the theme song from Doraemon, loved by people of all ages.

It’s a piece where the gentle music created by Motohiro Hata still comes through even on piano.

I get the impression it’s often played at dentists’ offices and massage clinics.

I also use it a lot as background music while I work.

User ManualNishino Kana

Torisetsu / Kana Nishino (Piano Solo – Intermediate) [With Sheet Music] – Kana Nishino – Torisetsu

It’s a smash hit by Kana Nishino.

The title means “my user manual.” Following this song, it became a social phenomenon for teenagers to make self-introduction videos for their boyfriends, and for friends of the bride to surprise her at the wedding with a video called “The Manual of [Bride’s Name].”

StoryAI

Story / AI (Piano Solo, Intermediate) [With Sheet Music] “Big Hero 6” Ending Theme [JPN] – Story

Not only does it feature a deep, rich AI voice, but the melody is beautiful as well—it’s a song that has been loved for over five years.

It’s often played as background music for work in various shops.

When I was taking piano lessons, I practiced it and performed it at my high school cultural festival, so it’s a piece that holds many memories for me.

Piano Sonata No. 14Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 — Horowitz

A piece imbued with deep emotion stirs the heart like undulating waves in silence.

Even in loneliness bathed in moonlight, its flowing melody seems to speak directly to the soul through the ears.

Nestling quietly as if blending into the darkness, its loneliness-spinning melody can serve as background music that fosters pleasant focus, even while studying or working.

Composed by Beethoven in 1801, this work is affectionately known as “Moonlight” for its beauty.

Not only as BGM for getting things done, but also as a drop of sound that accompanies everyday life, listening to this movement can offer a fleeting moment of calm amid busy days.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

Road / EXILE (Piano Solo Intermediate) [With Sheet Music] EXILE – Michi

It’s a famous song by EXILE.

It’s often sung as a graduation song.

I sang it when I was in high school, too.

It’s a song filled with the feeling of wanting to stay with your friends forever, but choosing to walk separate paths for each person’s future and dreams—while knowing you’ll always be important to each other as friends.

Piano ConcertoEdvard Hagerup Grieg

Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; Zimmermann (piano), Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic

A masterpiece completed by Norway’s proud composer Edvard Grieg at the young age of 25.

Characterized by its beautiful melodies and powerful piano sonorities, this work expresses Norway’s majestic nature through music.

Composed in 1868, the piece consists of three movements, each radiating its own unique charm.

In the first movement, striking phrases reminiscent of fjord waterfalls capture the listener’s heart.

It’s perfect for quiet moments or when you want to focus on work, and it’s also recommended for those seeking relaxation.