[Piano Etudes] Recommended for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Easy, Playable Pieces

Snow White: “Whistle While You Work”Frank Churchill

From Snow White, Whistle While You Work, for piano

This is a supreme song brought to the world by Disney films.

Its melody line is simple and catchy, with a structure that anyone can easily enjoy.

Featured in the scene where Snow White cheerfully cleans the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage, the piece has been loved around the world since its debut in 1937.

With natural sounds woven into the music—such as a harmonica and birdsong—it conveys the importance of approaching daily work with joy and positivity.

Watching Snow White do housework together with the forest animals warms the heart of anyone who sees it.

Also used in Disneyland shows, this piece is recommended as a song you can practice slowly on the piano while immersing yourself in the world of the story.

Tokyo Disneyland ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Yo Ho’George Bruns

Pirates of the Caribbean Yo Ho (Piano) Disney Beginner

Born from a Disneyland attraction, this pirate-themed piece is a cheerful march in 6/8 time, featuring a distinctive melody that shifts between major and minor keys.

Since its debut at Disneyland in California in 1967, it has also been used in the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean and is beloved worldwide.

Cheerfully portraying the pirates’ free-spirited lives and sense of adventure, the piece’s melody stays within a single octave and has a simple structure, making it easy to approach as a piano practice piece.

It’s fun to play and helps you feel your progress, so it’s recommended for Disney fans and those just starting the piano.

Children’s Album, Volume 1: “Album of My Boyhood,” No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturian

[Piano Recital Recommendation] Etude ♪ Khachaturian / Etude, Khachaturian

This piece, distinguished by its rhythmic, crisp staccato and unique melody, is a light and lively work written in C major with a 4/4 time signature.

The right hand’s staccato and the left hand’s chromatic chord movements maintain an exquisite balance, packing rich expression and vivid imagery into a brief performance of just 1 minute and 30 seconds.

The rhythms of Armenian traditional music and dance are skillfully incorporated, allowing for a performance brimming with lively dynamism.

Composed in 1926, the piece is well-suited for developing rhythmic precision and balance between both hands, and it is known as a popular choice for piano recitals.

It is recommended for pianists who have mastered basic techniques and wish to take on a performance rich in expressive nuance.

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.

Three New Etudes No. 2 in A-flat majorFrederic Chopin

Chopin Nouvelle Etude No.2 (Take 2) Paul Barton, FEURICH piano

I’d like to introduce No.

2 from Frédéric Chopin’s “Three New Études.” Set at an Allegretto tempo, it presents the challenge of coordinating different rhythms—triplets in the right hand against eighth notes in the left.

With slow, careful practice, you’ll definitely be able to play it.

The melody lies in the upper voice of the right hand, so the key is to bring that line out.

The left hand also spans a wide range, so be sure to practice your leaps thoroughly.

Composed in 1839, this piece is a wonderful work that teaches not only technical skills but also musical expression.

It’s recommended even for those who have just started playing the piano.

Come and experience the world of Chopin!

Prelude in C minor, Op. 28 No. 20Frederic Chopin

Chopin: Prelude Op.28 No.20 in C Minor (Pogorelich)

Known as a piano piece by Frédéric Chopin that is easy to play, this work leaves a strong impression with its weighty, solemn atmosphere despite its short duration.

Its characteristic sound features repeated low-register chords that evoke a funeral march.

The piece unfolds at a relaxed tempo, and the contrast between forte and piano expresses inner emotions.

While approachable for beginner pianists, its nuanced emotional expression makes it popular among advanced players as well.

If you’re interested in classical music, why not give it a try?

Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel

Passacaglia – Handel Sheet Music (Piano) (Passacaglia – Handel/Halvorsen) [Reimagined Music]

This piece encapsulates the charm of Baroque music.

Built on a four-bar theme, it unfolds through 15 variations in which rhythm, melody, and harmony are artfully transformed.

Amid its majestic atmosphere, a rich musicality shines through, gripping the listener’s heart.

It is also popular as a keyboard study piece and is recommended for those who have just begun learning the piano.

As you savor the process by which complex music emerges from a simple theme, you can experience the profound depth of Baroque music.

It is a work that conveys the timeless appeal of Handel’s music.