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

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Isn’t this the song that many people think of when it comes to spring? When spring arrives and the cherry blossom buds start to swell, this song begins to play around town and on TV.

It’s the song that first shocked the public with Moriyama’s style, and it caused his recognition to skyrocket, proving he’s more than just riding on his parents’ coattails.

Maiden’s PrayerTekla Bądarzewska

Tekla Bądarzewska-Baranowska: La prière d’une vierge(Nagai)

This is a famous piece by Tecla that almost everyone has likely heard.

At first glance it may seem quite difficult, but the melody is simple, so if you practice slowly you will definitely be able to play it.

It can create a glamorous atmosphere.

Bells of the AlpsTheodor Oesten

Alpine Bell — Oesten (Alpenglöckchen)

It’s a piece by the German composer Oesten, sometimes written as Austin in English.

As the title suggests, it begins with bell-like sounds and is a brilliant piece, making it well-suited for recitals alongside the same composer’s “Alpenglow.”

Invention No. 1J.S.Bach

J.S. Bach / Invention No. 1

A piece composed by Bach in a two-voice contrapuntal style.

The subject and its corresponding countersubject appear repeatedly throughout the piece, undergoing slight changes each time.

It is advisable to study the score carefully and work on it while searching for where the subject is hidden.

The Alps at sunsetTheodor Oesten

Alpenglow of the Alps (Oesten) – Alpenglühen (Alpine Glow) Op. 193 – pianomaedaful

Composed by the German composer Oesten (spelled “Austin” in English).

It’s difficult to master shortly after beginning piano lessons.

However, it evokes images of the sacredness of the Alps, the refreshing wind, and the way the sky and mountains become tinged with color, making it an excellent piece for recitals.

Polka from Album for ChildrenLouis Heinrich Köhler

[Recommended for piano recitals] Polka ♫ Köhler / Polka, Koehler

Are you looking for a piece that will make you feel buoyant and joyful at a recital? This is a piece from the piano collection Kinder Album, Op.

210—a set of 30 works compiled in the 19th century for educational purposes.

Its lively polka rhythm conjures images of twirling around a ballroom.

It’s also ideal for learning to vary tone color—playing briskly with staccato and elegantly with legato.

With a brightness that brings smiles to listeners’ faces, it’s a recommended choice for children who want to develop expressive power and shine on stage at their recital.

Album for the Young: 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39, No. 9 — The New DollPyotr Tchaikovsky

The New Doll (from Tchaikovsky's 'Children's Album') Piano (Solo) Beginner

This is a classical piano etude by the composer Tchaikovsky, famed for The Nutcracker.

It’s a perfect piece for beginners to practice fingerings while they’re still getting used to the keyboard.

Try expressing on the piano the image of a young girl excitedly playing with her new doll.