[Piano Etudes] Recommended for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Easy, Playable Pieces
A vast number of beginner-friendly piano scores line the shelves of music stores and online shops.
“I want to start playing the piano, but where on earth should I begin?” Many people have this question and find it hard to take the first step.
In this article, we introduce recommended practice pieces for those who have just started learning the piano.
We’ve carefully selected easy, accessible pieces from a wide range of genres—perfect for complete beginners or those returning to the piano.
If you’re about to start practicing the piano, this is a must-read!
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[Piano Etudes] Recommended for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Easy and Playable Pieces (151–160)
Csikos PostHermann Necke
Many people can’t help but feel like breaking into a run when they hear this piece, right? Hermann Necke’s “Csikos Post,” by the German composer, is a familiar tune often used as background music for footraces at school sports days.
You may often hear a brilliant arrangement for wind instruments, but it was originally a piano piece! In the sheet music we’re introducing here, the left hand is written in quarter notes; by subdividing them into eighth notes when you play, you can get closer to the original’s light, lively feel.
Keep practicing and gradually pick up the tempo!
Six EcosaisLudwig van Beethoven
Among Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano works, the Six Ecossaises are well-loved as pieces suitable for beginners.
The composition features a single recurring theme with five short themes inserted between its repetitions, making it perfect for learning to switch moods and sharpen musical expression.
It’s packed with basic techniques such as staccato, legato, and turns, so careful practice will help you level up.
With many repetitions that make it easy to memorize, it’s also recommended for recital pieces!
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Many classic masterpieces are out of copyright and in the public domain, which makes it great that you can download sheet music for free.
Beethoven’s ultra-famous “Ode to Joy” is one of them, and it’s a piece I highly recommend for anyone who wants to try playing it as a solo piano arrangement.
Performing the entire piece perfectly from start to finish is by no means easy, but as introduced in this article, you might start by practicing with a score that at least lets you play the main theme.
In this arrangement, the right hand plays the principal melody while the left hand plays chordal harmonies, so you can simply enjoy the melody of “Ode to Joy.” That said, be sure to observe the dynamic markings, and even within a short excerpt, try to play with an awareness of the piece’s dramatic development.
Happy birthday to youMildred J. Hill／Patty Smith Hill
Although there are several songs associated with birthdays, the first one that comes to mind is probably “Happy Birthday to You,” isn’t it? Whether it’s for children at daycare or kindergarten, or for adults at a family birthday party, once you learn to play it, you’ll find plenty of chances to perform it again and again—and it’s a very handy song that makes people happy when you play it! Since it’s a tune that brightens up any celebration, a simple arrangement played with energy is perfectly fine.
If you want to aim higher, you could also try tackling more complex sheet music or a jazz version.
Winnie the PoohThe Sherman Brothers
Winnie the Pooh, a soothing Disney character loved around the world.
His theme song, “Winnie the Pooh,” is a classic beloved not only by Disney fans but by many people.
The song’s warm, laid-back feel—evoking Pooh’s gentle way of speaking and endearing personality—is conveyed through the repetition of a simple melody.
Its structure makes it easy for beginners to play, so please try performing it with a gentle, soft tone while picturing Pooh being adored by his friends in the forest!
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, 3rd movement “Turkish March”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Turkish March by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a piece that every piano learner wants to try at least once.
Originally, it is the third movement of Piano Sonata No.
11 in A major, K.
331, and not an independent work; however, nowadays the third movement is more frequently performed on its own.
The familiar theme repeats in varied forms, but the difficulty gradually increases, making the latter half surprisingly challenging! It might be a good idea to first practice the theme with an easy arrangement like the sheet music introduced here, and then tackle the original once you’re comfortable.
[Piano Etudes] Recommended for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Easy and Playable Pieces (161–170)
GreensleevesInguranndo min’yō
Even if you don’t recognize the title Greensleeves, most people will say “Oh, that tune!” as soon as they hear the melody.
Known as a traditional English folk song, Greensleeves has been loved not only in its home country but around the world, used as the theme for many works and covered by various artists with their own arrangements, including in Japan.
It’s a classic that continues to be cherished.
Because the exact origins—such as the true composer and the period it was written—are unclear, the piece also carries a somewhat mysterious aura.
For those who want to play Greensleeves on the piano, we’re introducing sheet music you can download for free.
It’s in a gentle 3/4 time with no complex motion, so if you’ve gotten reasonably comfortable playing with both your right and left hands, you should be able to handle it.
Pay attention to crescendos and decrescendos, as well as pedal usage, when you perform!