[Anisong] Easy for Piano Beginners! Recommended Practice Pieces
Good news for all the anime-and-piano lovers who think, “Up-tempo anime songs with complex rhythms seem tough for piano beginners”! It’s true that many anime songs have intricate melodies and rhythms, but by choosing sheet music with simplified arrangements of the original, and by practicing the melody in your right hand while playing just the bass notes with your left, even those new to the piano can jump in with ease.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of anime songs that are perfect for beginners to practice.
Once you find a favorite, give it a try right away!
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[Anison] Easy for piano beginners to play! Recommended practice pieces (11–20)
Sometimes, old storiesHisaishi Joe
It’s a piece whose melancholy, chanson-like melody lingers in the heart, gracing the ending of the film Porco Rosso.
Originally created by Tokiko Kato in 1987, it was given a grand orchestral arrangement for the movie.
The lyrics warmly look back on days gone by, mirroring the protagonist Porco’s outlook on life and lending the story a deep afterglow.
This song also carries a heartwarming anecdote in which words from the lyrics inspired the studio’s name.
With its exquisitely beautiful melody line, even a simple accompaniment allows you to fully savor the song’s tender, bittersweet atmosphere.
It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the story and perform with heartfelt emotion.
Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel
Many people have surely been captivated by Cécile Corbel’s translucent voice and the magical sound of her harp! The theme song from the film “The Secret World of Arrietty” features a beautiful melody and a relaxed tempo, making it easy to perform.
The work is also known for winning the Tokyo Anime Award for Music in 2011.
The lyrics seem to embody the earnest feelings of the tiny protagonist and a way of life in harmony with nature.
To recreate this delicate worldview, the key is to play lightly and fluidly, like harp arpeggios.
If you aim for a whisper-soft, gentle tone, you can achieve a highly polished performance even with fewer notes.
Galaxy Express 999Godaigo
Godiego’s “Galaxy Express 999” was written as the theme song for the animated film Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s sci-fi manga.
It’s an up-tempo number that truly evokes the image of a powerful steam locomotive charging ahead.
Many people who watched it in real time will know it, of course, and plenty were introduced to it through EXILE TRIBE’s 2014 cover version.
It’s also used as a departure melody on various JR lines, making it popular among railway fans.
Sheet music with a simple arrangement is available, so it’s definitely a song beginners should try!
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
The theme song of the anime Pokémon, which depicts the adventures of the protagonist Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu, is “Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.” It is the seventh single by Rica Matsumoto, who voiced Satoshi, and it reached No.
7 on the Oricon singles chart.
The B-melody and chorus modulate and require several black keys, so they might be a bit challenging, but the A-melody can be played using only white keys, and the two-note melody continues for a while, making it relatively approachable.
Aim for an energetic sound and give it a try!
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
“Sugar Song and Bitter Step,” written as the ending theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, is a quintessential 2010s anison masterpiece that brilliantly showcases UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s exceptional pop sensibility and groovy band ensemble.
Because it’s so popular, beginner-friendly sheet music is available; however, the main melody uses lots of black keys, and expressing a groove that differs from simple J‑pop on the piano is honestly challenging—some people might feel discouraged just from looking at the score.
That said, it will definitely sharpen your sense of rhythm, so after thoroughly listening to the original, start by working hard until you can reliably play the melody with your right hand!
Mephistojoōbachi
Mephisto by the rock band QUEEN BEE, which became a hot topic as the ending theme of the smash-hit anime Oshi no Ko.
Many of you probably can’t get Avu-chan’s striking, impactful vocals out of your head! Because it’s uptempo and the melody spans a wide range, you might think it’s difficult to play on the piano.
However, if you choose a simple arrangement for the left hand, following the melody isn’t all that hard.
Set aside the flashy feel of the original for now, and start by practicing slowly, one note at a time.
[Anime Songs] Easy for Piano Beginners to Play! Recommended Practice Pieces (21–30)
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Mixed Nuts” is a single released in 2022, written as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY.
It dominated the top spots on various Oricon and Billboard charts.
The original is a very fast swing tune, so when trying it on piano, it’s better to slow the tempo a bit.
If you simplify the bass line—which darted around all over the place in the original—even beginners can give it a try.
Since the original key uses many black keys, it’s a good idea to look for sheet music transposed a half step up or down.