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

“I want to try playing the piano, but it’s hard to attend lessons.” “Even if I buy a book, I’m not sure I can learn on my own.” If this sounds familiar, this article is for you!

In this article, we introduce recommended sheet music perfect for adults who want to learn to play the piano, as well as for those who learned as children and want to try again—all suitable for self-study.

When choosing sheet music for practicing at home, it’s very important that the level is approachable for beginners or those returning after a break, and that the explanations are easy to understand.

All the scores we’re introducing meet these criteria and are popular choices, so be sure to use them as a reference!

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Self-Study Piano Lessons! A Complete Introduction to Easy and Recommended Sheet Music for Adults
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Piano Leisure Course for Adults: Beginner Edition — Starting from How to Read Musical NotesYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		A beginner-friendly piano course that teaches you starting from reading musical notes
2	You can master it on your own! Beyer Self-Study for Adults, Volume 1Yamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Self-Study Guide to the Beyer Method for Adult Learners
3	Piano Solo: Easy and Instant Classics for Adults – 100 Selected MasterpiecesYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Simple arrangements of classical masterpieces. A piano practice book for beginners.
4	Master It on Your Own! Burgmüller’s 25 Easy and Progressive Studies for Self-Study by AdultsYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Self-studying Burgmüller's 25 Etudes
5	Piano Lessons for Adults: Learn on Your Own from the Beginning, Volume 1Yamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Adult Piano Method with DVD
6	Hanon Piano Method for Adults: Finger Training Without StrainYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Guide to Using the Hanon Method Book
7	Beyer Piano Technique: Introductory Bookzen ongakufu shuppansha		Overview and Characteristics of the Burnam Piano Technique
8	77 Masterpieces for Adult Piano Beginners: From Classical to Beloved Pop, Play Through to the End Even on Your First TrySaitōsha		A sheet music collection that lets you enjoy songs from various genres on the piano
9	You Can Do It: A Super-Beginner’s Guide to Reading Music Scores and Rhythm from ScratchRittō Myūjikku		Introduction to a Piano Primer for Learning Notation and Rhythm
10	Piano textbookYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Explanation of a piano method book for adults
11	Piano and Sheet Music Introduction from Zero Knowledgegentōsha		You can learn the basics from an introductory book for self-taught piano learners.
12	Piano Method for Adults (1)doremi gakufu shuppansha		A piano method book for fun learning by playing famous songs
13	Zussy’s Piano School: How I Learned to Play My Favorite Songs from Zero Musical Experience with My Ear-Copy Arranging MethodKADOKAWA		A guidebook on tips for transcribing by ear and playing on the piano the songs you’ve listened to
14	[Original Recording] The Definitive Classic for Adults Who Insist on the Real ThingYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Recommended: Original-score sheet music collections for classical music beginners
15	Piano Lessons for Fun as a Hobby (1): Starting with Reading Music NotesYamaha Myuujikku Entateimento Hoorudingusu		Adult Piano Method: Basic Mastery
16	New Cinema Paradiso ‘Love Theme’Ennio Morricone		Born from an Italian film released in 1988…
17	Morning Songs No. 1: In a calm tempoRobert Schumann		A Schumann piano piece expressing the quiet of morning.
18	Minuet in F major, K. 4, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		The elegant minuet from Mozart’s childhood
19	Minuet in F major, K. 5, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		A work by six-year-old Mozart for his sister
20	Six Écossaises No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven		A lively Scottish-style dance, a 2.5-minute charmer
21	Seven Ländlers, WoO 11 No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven		A classical work for piano in the Ländler style, premiered in Vienna in 1799
22	7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven		The cheerful music of Austrian folk dance
23	7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 7Ludwig van Beethoven		An elegant 3/4 time, a masterpiece by Beethoven
24	11 New Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119: No. 1 in G minorLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s piano miniature, profound musicality
25	Piano Sonata No. 19, Op. 49-1, First MovementLudwig van Beethoven		A work by Beethoven. Calm and approachable. Suitable for beginners.
26	Allegro in C major, K. 1b, from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		A short and lively piece composed by Mozart
27	Allegro in F major, K. 1c, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Composed by Mozart at age five; a bright and approachable piece.
28	Andante in C major, K. 1a, from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		An adorable miniature piece written at the age of five
29	Minuet in G major, K. 1 (K6 1e), from the Nannerl NotebookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Beautiful Minuet by 5-Year-Old Mozart
30	Minuet in C major, K. 1 (K⁶ 1f), from Nannerl’s Music BookWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		A refined minuet masterpiece for a five-year-old
31	MemoryWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		An elegant piano piece in G major
32	Is this what love feels like?Al Hoffman／Mack David		Magical songs from Disney movies
33	Aladdin “Friend Like Me”Alan Menken		An upbeat jazz piece that captures Genie's cheerful personality.
34	The Lion King ‘Hakuna Matata’Elton John		A bright, encouraging Disney song
35	Tokyo Disneyland ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Yo Ho’George Bruns		Pirates of the Caribbean pirate theme song
36	Toy Story 2 “When She Loved Me”Sarah McLachlan		An emotional ballad from Toy Story 2
37	Three New Etudes No. 2 in A-flat majorFrederic Chopin		You can learn technique and musical expression through Chopin’s études.
38	Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel		A masterpiece that distills the charm of Baroque music
39	Dragon Quest ‘Overture’sugiyama kouichi		The pinnacle of game music, a grand melody