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

Burgmüller 25 Etudes, Op. 100 No. 25 “La chevaleresque” (The Lady’s Ride)Johann Burgmüller

Award Commemorative Concert — Kato Koki, 6 years old — La cavalerie (The Lady’s Riding)

A dazzling and valiant piece that concludes the 1851-published album 25 Etudes, Op.

100.

The original title of this work means “chivalry,” and true to its name, it lets you feel like the dignified yet elegant hero of a story.

The staccato passages, like a horse stepping lightly, and the scales driving toward the climax make your heart dance just by listening.

In performance, the key is whether you can express the shifting scenes through dynamics and varied touch.

It’s a piece that invites you to imagine a narrative and enjoy discovering your own unique interpretation.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)

It’s the theme song from the movie Titanic.

It features an expressive and beautiful melodic line.

The tempo is relaxed, but the right-hand movement is delicate, making it good fingerwork practice for beginners.

It’s a piece you’ll want to play with rich emotion and grandeur, just like Celine Dion’s singing.

SumireStreabbog

Stribog Sumire

This is a very charming waltz composed by Striébog, a Belgian-born piano composer of the 18th century.

It is characterized by a mood that brightens and gently warms both the performer and the listener.

Please enjoy playing it with a sense of fun.

Country RoadHon’na Yoko

[Beginner-friendly] Country Roads (Whisper of the Heart) Easy Piano Arrangement with Do-Re-Mi Notes, Slow Tempo, One-Finger, Right/Left Hand Only, or Both Hands

It’s the theme song from the film “Whisper of the Heart.” Originally, it’s a Japanese cover and translation of the American song “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Both the right-hand melody and the left-hand accompaniment are approachable for beginners.

Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann

Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 118, No. 2: III. Abendlied

A piece whose gentle character wraps the calm of the evening in piano melodies.

Composed in 1853 by Schumann as an educational work for his own children, it is technically approachable and well-suited for beginners.

Its leisurely tempo carries a soothing sense of comfort.

Ideal for cultivating delicate expressiveness, it’s recommended for those who value the beauty of tone.

Written with home performance in mind, its warmth makes it perfect for practicing in a relaxed atmosphere.

As an introductory piece that offers a glimpse of Schumann’s poetic sensibility, it’s well worth the challenge.

12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations [Mozart] ♪ “Mozart: Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman, K.265”

Composed by Mozart.

As the title suggests, this piece includes the well-known Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star melody.

The difficulty level isn’t very high, but it may still be challenging for those who have just started learning the piano.

It’s a recommended piece to try after a bit of practice.

French Suite No. 1, BWV 812: Minuet IIJ.S.Bach

Bach French Suite No.1 “Menuet 2” P. Barton, FEURICH 133 piano

Among the French Suites, this dance is especially approachable and perfect as an introduction to Baroque music.

Composed around 1722, it is also included in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, making it a warm, home-oriented piece.

It has an elegant yet introspective atmosphere, with Bach’s characteristic counterpoint woven throughout, but the technical demands are kept moderate, making it comfortable to play.

It is usually performed together with Minuet I, and its gentle yet profound expressiveness resonates quietly with listeners.

It’s a recommended piece for those who want to try Baroque music or hone their expressive skills.