[Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic and Popular Pieces That Delight When Played on Piano

PRIDEImai Miki

PRIDE Piano/Accompaniment Miki Imai (Monthly Piano)

“PRIDE” is a song released by Miki Imai in 1996.

It’s one of her signature songs and her biggest hit.

The piano cover of this track—covered by many artists—features a calm, gentle tone that’s perfect for Christmas.

Christmas EveYuuri

[Sheet Music] “Christmas Eve / Yuuri” Piano Sheet Music for Beginners to Intermediate Players

A new masterpiece by Yuuri has been born—music that warms the heart on a winter night.

Released in November 2022, this song is Yuuri’s first Christmas track.

It expresses the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, contrasted with the festive colors of the city on Christmas Eve, all wrapped in a tender, wistful vocal performance.

The piece pairs beautifully with the piano, too.

Be sure to give it a try in your practice!

Noel at MidnightYoshimatsu Takashi

Takashi Yoshimatsu / 'Noël at Midnight' Pleiades Dances, Op. 51, Pf. Ayuko Higuchi

This piece is included in Pleiades Dances, Volume 5.

A festive Christmas is wonderful, but this is a piece I’d love you to listen to on a quiet night spent alone.

It sounds even more beautiful and transparent on the piano.

How about reflecting on the past year while listening to it?

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? Piano Namie Amuro Drama Theme Song Virgin Road

Released in 1997, this work by Namie Amuro is a ballad that became one of her signature songs.

The lyrics, expressing a wish for a deep love that lasts forever, and the delicate melody truly resonate.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Virgin Road,” which garnered major attention.

Its total sales on the Oricon charts reached approximately 2.296 million copies.

It’s widely cherished as a staple wedding song.

Amuro herself expressed gratitude that, despite ballads not being her specialty, this one was embraced by so many people.

Celebrating the joys and hardships of love—and love that endures—this piece fits the Christmas mood as well, and if played on the piano, you can enjoy its even more delicate tones!

Christmas WishAmuro Namie

[Piano Solo Sheet Music] Christmas Wish / Namie Amuro — 'Seven-Eleven Japan' Commercial Song

A heartwarming song that portrays deep affection for a loved one and the anticipation of a special Christmas night.

Released in 2016, it was used as Seven-Eleven’s Christmas campaign song for three consecutive years, and despite not having a CD release, it achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

1 on the USEN request chart in December 2016.

It continues to resonate with many people as a piece that colors precious memories, perfect for listening to on Christmas Eve with the whole family.

Be sure to try performing it on the piano!

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Christmas Eve Piano Tatsuro Yamashita

Among domestic Christmas songs, Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” is such a classic that it wouldn’t be an overstatement to call it the most popular.

When his “Christmas Eve” starts playing, some people might find themselves thinking, “So Christmas is almost here… and the year’s almost over,” and feeling a touch of melancholy.

If you brilliantly recreate that familiar, catchy chorus melody on the piano, it’s sure to get everyone excited! It’s also a fun touch that the middle of the song pays homage to the famous classical piece “Canon.”

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Hane Keisuke

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WISHarashi

WISH Piano Arashi

This song was the theme for the TBS drama Hana Yori Dango, in which member Jun Matsumoto appeared.

During the Christmas season, when city lights sparkle and music fills the air, the lyrics are sprinkled with images of couples drawing close and streets wrapped in a special atmosphere unlike the everyday.

When performing, it’s good to pay attention to the balance between the vocal lines and the interjections in the accompaniment.

Let’s play this piece—also popular as a Christmas song—and lift the Christmas spirit!

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