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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 (1–10)
idolYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Idol” is the opening theme song for the TV anime Oshi no Ko.
It features the signature YOASOBI sound, with programming and various effects.
If you’re playing it on piano, it’s easier if you slow the tempo a bit and reduce the number of notes.
The distinctive sound at the beginning can likely be recreated just by playing the bass with your left hand.
There’s also a key change in the chorus, but the new key lets you play the melody using only the white keys, which should make it even easier to perform.
Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuo
When it comes to anime songs with cool brass and guitar, you can’t leave out the Detective Conan Main Theme.
It’s been used for a long time since the anime began airing in 1996.
Pieces that sound like brass band arrangements or feature guitar as the lead tend to be avoided on piano.
However, if you use both the right and left hands skillfully, they’re perfectly playable on piano.
The melody of the Detective Conan Main Theme actually contains many long, sustained notes and isn’t extremely busy, so it’s not too difficult even for beginners.
For beginners, I recommend having the left hand play a simple, easy rhythm with basic bass notes.
Odoru Pompoko RinOda Tetsurō
The manga and anime Chibi Maruko-chan, created by Momoko Sakura, is a beloved national anime representing Japan, alongside works like Doraemon and Sazae-san.
The song Odoru Pompokolin used in Chibi Maruko-chan is the series’ iconic first ending theme, and it energizes everyone who listens.
It’s a great anime song even for beginners who are just starting piano and still working hard to read sheet music.
Since it involves playing the same notes in rhythm and the bass line is simple, it’s easy to perform.
First, learn the rhythm of the original song’s vocals and try playing the notes along with it.
Little by little, memorize the positions on the keyboard and shape it into a performance.
Once you reach the chorus, you can just ride the groove and enjoy playing to the end.
When you get used to it, try playing along at the original tempo.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
The TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion boasts a huge fanbase.
Its opening theme, “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” sung by Yoko Takahashi, is one of the quintessential anime songs—even people who haven’t seen the show know it.
In fact, the chorus is built on a repeating four-chord progression, so once you learn it, it’s surprisingly easy to play.
The melody is catchy and easy to remember, and it stays within a single octave, so it’s not that difficult.
If you’d given up before, give it another try!
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornDJ matsunaga
If you want to play anison and are a beginner at the piano, “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” is highly recommended.
The song was composed by Creepy Nuts, a Japanese hip-hop duo consisting of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei, as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles, the “Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc.” Its catchy, driving rhythm is addictive and will stick in your head after just one listen.
Because the track is rap-style, it features many repeated melodies and rhythms.
Although it’s uptempo, once you can play one phrase, you’ll find it easier to handle the other repeated sections—another point in its favor.
After you can play it slowly without mistakes, try gradually approaching the original tempo.
You’ll be able to play it all the way through in no time!
Ojamajo Carnivalike takeshi
When it comes to the first opening theme of the TV anime series Ojamajo Doremi, produced by Toei Animation since 1999, it’s undoubtedly Ojamajo Carnival!! Even after the show ended, this song has remained enormously popular, and many beginner pianists surely want to try playing it.
As the saying goes, “What one likes, one will do well,” and there’s nothing quite like the joy of improving by practicing a song you love.
It may be difficult to play at full uptempo right away, but the piece is packed with many musical fundamentals: frequent flats, numerous developments, and combinations of complex rhythms.
It also modulates smoothly—such as shifting from the main key to its parallel key—without feeling out of place.
As you become more comfortable reading sheet music, you’ll start to sense the musical seasoning directly from the score and rediscover how wonderful the piece is.
It’s a fun song, so practice little by little and work your way up to playing it!
HeroYOASOBI
A song by YOASOBI written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
The music duo YOASOBI, formed in 2019, consists of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura.
The track beautifully captures the anime’s somewhat lonely atmosphere and the emotional shifts of its traveling protagonist.
When performing it on piano, playing with a gentle tone will help convey the piece’s delicate feelings.
It’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone seeking a moving, story-driven song.