[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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[Anime Songs] Easy for Piano Beginners to Play! Recommended Practice Pieces (21–30)
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Kizuna no Kiseki, the theme song for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc, became a hot topic thanks to its star-studded collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet.
It’s a rock number full of driving energy.
While the original is up-tempo, if you’re tackling it on piano, start by practicing slowly! The range isn’t very wide, and there are many repeated phrases, so even beginners can play it if they calmly follow the notes.
With fast, cool songs it’s tempting to ramp up the tempo right away, but until your fingers move smoothly, hold back and practice carefully.
Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joe
This is the theme song from Studio Ghibli’s feature-length animated film The Boy and the Heron, which can be called the culmination of director Hayao Miyazaki’s work.
It is performed tenderly on a solo piano only three times during important scenes, from the opening to the late stages of the film, with no arrangements or variations for other instruments, making it clear how deeply composer Joe Hisaishi cherishes this piece.
If you listen closely, one note in the chorus melody differs from Ask Me Why (Mahito’s Resolve).
Just as Mahito returns with the stone and retains his memories of the experience, he has indeed changed from before to now.
It feels like a deliberate, meaningful misalignment.
The characters’ emotions are conveyed through live performance, as if opening the door to the heart.
[Anisong] Easy to play even for piano beginners! Recommended practice pieces (31–40)
I stopped being alone.Yano Akiko
The theme from “My Neighbors the Yamadas” is performed here in a lovely piano arrangement.
I’ve previously introduced an orchestral version, but when this gentle depiction of everyday life is rendered on piano, it becomes even more immersive, like being drawn into a world of memories.
Everyday life is something everyone has, and it’s unique to each person—not measured by anyone else’s standards.
Yet when the everyday life that must have been mine is shown as images, a quiet feeling of “this is somehow nice” arises.
This piano version touches many people’s heartstrings and will surely brighten the listeners’ everyday lives.
Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji
When it comes to cool anime songs, you can’t leave out “Theme from Lupin the Third.” Composed by jazz pianist Yuji Ohno, it’s known for having various takes across the years, from funky versions to jazzy ones.
Even just playing the melody stands up on its own, so you can make it work by adding only a few notes in the left hand.
Beginners can perform it stylishly.
Once you become conscious of the rhythm in your playing, you’ll be able to deliver an even more leveled-up rendition of “Theme from Lupin the Third.”
flameLiSA
“Homura,” performed by LiSA, was written as the theme song for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which sparked a surge in popularity starting in 2019.
It became a huge hit, reaching No.
1 on various Oricon and Billboard charts.
Since it’s a calm, slower-tempo ballad, it’s perfect for piano performance.
You don’t have to rush to press the keys, so it’s great for beginners.
Another plus is that the intro centers on the two black keys, making it easy to remember.
rainbowSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda’s “Niji” is a straightforward love song dedicated to someone precious.
Many of you may remember it as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
Overflowing with kindness, the piece is beautiful as a piano solo, but playing it as a duet adds an even warmer, more embracing feel.
Given the meaning of the lyrics, it’s perfect to perform with someone you’re close to.
Try enjoying a duet with family, friends, or a loved one.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
Higuchi Ai’s “Akuma no Ko” was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
The verse (A-melo) has a unique atmosphere, but it’s surprisingly easy to reproduce using just the left hand on the piano.
You use two notes, keeping the higher note the same while only changing the lower note.
The melody also develops mainly through repeated strikes of the same note, making it easy to memorize and perform.
Overall, it can be played with basic techniques, so definitely give it a try!
In conclusion
Have you found your favorite anime song? Even if the original has a rock feel with lots of notes, or a rap-like groove with intricate rhythms, there are plenty of videos and sheet music arranged for beginners. When you try for the first time, you don’t need to stick to the original key or tempo! First, choose sheet music arranged in a key and note density that feels comfortable for you, and practice slowly. Once you get used to it, listen to the anime song you want to play and proactively challenge yourself with arrangements and tempos closer to the original!