Self-Study Piano Lessons! A Complete Introduction to Easy and Recommended Sheet Music for Adults

Piano Lessons for Fun as a Hobby (1): Starting with Reading Music NotesYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu

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This is a piano method book for adults by Ms.

Hiromi Motoyoshi, who runs a piano school with membership eligibility limited to beginners aged 60 and over.

Each piece includes multiple arrangements at different levels, allowing you to progress while feeling your own improvement.

In addition, every piece comes with music theory explanations and preparatory exercises, making it appealing in that you can learn to read music and acquire technique at the same time.

Because it contains a relatively small number of pieces and emphasizes finger exercises, it is well-suited for those who want to firmly learn the fundamentals through self-study.

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New Cinema Paradiso ‘Love Theme’Ennio Morricone

Love Theme (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso) [with sheet music] Ennio Morricone

This is a renowned piece that originated from an Italian film released in 1988.

Deeply intertwined with the film’s story, the song is used effectively in emotional scenes such as the protagonist’s first love, parting, and reunion.

Characterized by its beautiful melody and profound lyrics, it resonates with many listeners.

Scored primarily for strings and piano, its relaxed tempo is striking, and it shines as a piece to practice on the piano.

Transcending the realm of film music, it has been covered by various artists and is recommended for fans of classical and easy listening alike.

It’s a piece I especially encourage those who want to experience the moving fusion of film and music to play.

Morning Songs No. 1: In a calm tempoRobert Schumann

Jörg Demus plays Schumann Morning Songs Op.133 – No.1

Beginning at a gentle tempo, this piece opens the piano solo collection Songs of the Morning, composed by Robert Schumann in October 1853, near the end of his life.

It exudes a serene, introspective atmosphere, characterized by a chorale-like theme and a transparent texture.

Though dissonances are interwoven, the warm resonance of D major deeply touches the heart.

In the final section, the main melody appears as a stretto, creating depth and tension.

The difficulty level is manageable even for beginners, making it ideal for those who wish to express the quiet and hope of morning.

Why not play it at a relaxed pace, savoring Schumann’s poetic world and rich emotional expression?

Minuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart, Minuet in F major, K.4, Piano

The elegant minuet composed by Mozart in his childhood is notable for its bright, warm melody in F major.

Though simple, it embodies the stylistic beauty of Classical-era music, presenting a refined ternary form within a brief piece of about a minute and a half.

Written in May 1762 when he was just six years old, the work beautifully balances gentle harmonic progressions with a sophisticated melody.

It is characterized by a clear structure and pleasing sonority, and it also conveys the dignity of courtly dance music.

This piece is recommended for piano learners and for anyone wishing to explore Mozart’s musical world.

As you carefully weave its graceful melody, you can fully savor the joy of music.

Minuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Minuet in F major, K. 5 – Mozart – Piano Sheet Music

This is an elegant minuet that the six-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote down for his sister, Maria Anna Mozart.

It is a dance in triple meter that, while employing triplets and an Alberti bass accompaniment pattern, lasts only about one minute and has a bright, approachable character.

Composed in July 1762, the piece, though simple, has a refined structure that highlights the beauty of its melody.

With its relaxed tempo and clear melodic line, it is a work that even those who have just begun learning the piano can approach with confidence.

While learning the fundamentals of musical expression, you can experience the splendor of classical music through this piece.

Six Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven, 6 Ecossaises for Piano, No 1, WoO 83

This is a Scottish-style dance characterized by a lively 2/4 rhythm.

Composed in 1806 for solo piano, it has a bright and approachable character, packing Beethoven’s signature humor and playfulness into a short piece.

Although the overall performance time is a modest two and a half minutes, its energetic melody—suited to a style where a man and woman face each other to dance—is especially appealing.

Written for performance in salons and homes, it’s ideal for piano students.

There are also arrangements by renowned musicians such as Ferruccio Busoni and Carl Reinecke, allowing it to be enjoyed with various instrumental ensembles.

Seven Ländlers, WoO 11 No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven, 7 Ländler, WoO 11, No 3

Based on the Austrian folk dance “Ländler,” this piece is a charming piano work featuring a bright and lively melody.

Premiered in Vienna in 1799, it is characterized by simple, approachable harmonies and melodies, and it enjoyed popularity at contemporary balls.

While it carries a triple meter and the rustic atmosphere of the Alpine region, it also conveys a refined musicality.

It is recommended for those who want to develop expressive piano playing or explore classical music, and it also shines as a concert piece.

Selected as a Grade B Classical required piece for the 2023 PTNA Piano Competition, its appeal remains undiminished today.