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[Graduation Songs] Graduation songs featuring captivating piano tones! Introducing Japanese songs perfect for piano-and-vocal performances

With graduation ceremonies approaching, many of you might be looking for music that leaves a lasting impression.

The delicate tones of the piano gently embrace both the sadness of parting and the excitement for a new beginning.

Among graduation songs, there are countless masterpieces where the piano takes center stage and amplifies the emotion many times over.

Whether you’re choosing BGM for a ceremony or want to perform something yourself to create lasting memories, piano pieces are a special option.

In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese songs brimming with the charm of the piano—perfect for this milestone called graduation.

We’ve gathered pieces that are approachable even for those who want to try singing and playing the piano, so be sure to find your favorite one!

[Graduation Songs] Graduation tunes with captivating piano tones! Introducing Japanese songs perfect for piano-and-vocal performances (41–50)

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

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GREEN APPLE’s “Shunshuu” (Spring Melancholy) is a song that vocalist Motoki Omori created the day after his high school graduation ceremony.

It was recorded and released as audio on the 2018 single “Love me, Love you.” The staccato-played piano, with its short, clipped notes, is striking and has become a defining image of the song.

There’s also a choral version performed by the Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club Choir, accompanied only by piano, which offers a different kind of charm from the original band version.

In conclusion

This time, we introduced songs with memorable piano tones that leave a lasting impression at graduation ceremonies.

From classic choral pieces to J-pop, choosing moving graduation songs from a wide range of genres makes the joy of performing all the greater.

Trying your hand at singing with piano accompaniment is wonderful, and enveloping the venue with a piano solo can be a deeply touching choice as well.

What matters most is to keep practicing while feeling the emotions imbued in the piece.

The sound of the piano played on the special day of graduation will surely become an unforgettable memory.

Find a favorite piece and practice it carefully.