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[For Piano Beginners] Play Right Now with Free Sheet Music! A Roundup of Recommended Practice Pieces

For those who have just started teaching themselves piano, choosing practice pieces can be one of the trickiest parts.

If you’re taking lessons, your teacher will pick sheet music that suits your current level.

But when you’re practicing on your own, it’s easy to wonder, “What should I practice next?” or “What pieces will help me improve more?”

So in this article, we’ve selected recommended practice pieces to help piano beginners choose what to work on.

We’re also sharing free sheet music, so feel free to download it and give it a try!

[For Piano Beginners] Play Right Now with Free Sheet Music! A Roundup of Recommended Practice Pieces (21–30)

Pirates of the Caribbean: “He’s a Pirate”Hans Zimmer

[Easy Piano for Everyone] “He’s a Pirate” / Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean – Sheet Music with Do-Re-Mi Notation, Beginner Piano
Pirates of the Caribbean: “He’s a Pirate”Hans Zimmer

This is a piece from a Disney work beloved around the world that even beginner pianists can play.

It features a bold, fast-paced orchestral sound and is built on a simple melody within a single octave.

The powerful percussion rhythm feels like a pirate ship surging over the waves.

Used in the end credits of a film released in 2003, it’s a grand piece that stirs the spirit of adventure.

Many piano scores are clear, arranged from the orchestral version, so it’s recommended to start by learning the basic melody and gradually aim to play with both hands.

Enjoy the majestic melody that seems to symbolize freedom, while recalling scenes from the movie.

Moana: The Legend of the Sea “How Far I’ll Go”Lin-Manuel Miranda

How Far I’ll Go - Disney film “Moana” [Piano Sheet Music]
Moana: The Legend of the Sea “How Far I’ll Go”Lin-Manuel Miranda

This song symbolically expresses a young girl’s adventure and journey of self-discovery as depicted in a Disney film set in the South Pacific.

The melody stays within a single octave, and over its beautiful musical line, the feelings of a girl dreaming of the open sea are vividly portrayed as if sung right before your eyes.

The progression builds gradually from a gentle introduction, encouraging that first step toward a dream that anyone can relate to.

In March 2017, a Japanese version sung by Miliya Kato was released and was also used as a tie-in song for Kao’s Essential.

When you want to take a step toward something important, why not play it in your own way along with the tender tones of the piano?

Peter Pan: The Second Star to the RightSammy Fain

The Second Star to the Right: Peter Pan (Easy Piano Sheet Music)
Peter Pan: The Second Star to the RightSammy Fain

A staple of Disney films with an elegant, timeless melody, this piece gorgeously colors a storybook world like a dream.

The beautiful star is sung as a guide toward hope, and its heartwarming theme—one that anyone who looks up at the night sky and makes a wish can relate to—is especially memorable.

Since the film’s release in February 1953, its striking use in the opening has further enhanced the story’s appeal.

The melody stays within a single octave, making it perfect for those just starting to learn the piano.

Combined with its world brimming with dreams and a spirit of adventure, it’s a song loved by a wide audience, from children to adults.

Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel

Passacaglia – Handel Sheet Music (Piano) (Passacaglia – Handel/Halvorsen) [Reimagined Music]
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel

This piece encapsulates the charm of Baroque music.

Built on a four-bar theme, it unfolds through 15 variations in which rhythm, melody, and harmony are artfully transformed.

Amid its majestic atmosphere, a rich musicality shines through, gripping the listener’s heart.

It is also popular as a keyboard study piece and is recommended for those who have just begun learning the piano.

As you savor the process by which complex music emerges from a simple theme, you can experience the profound depth of Baroque music.

It is a work that conveys the timeless appeal of Handel’s music.

In conclusion

This time, we introduced classical pieces recommended as practice songs for piano beginners! All of them are works that many piano learners tackle and are included in beginner piano method books, but if you use sheet music available for free download, you can casually practice by choosing only the pieces you like.

If you’ve found a favorite piece, be sure to practice steadily while also referring to the videos!