[Popular Piano] Capture the Audience’s Attention! Recommended Pop Songs That Shine at Piano Recitals

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Piano] Tried playing “Lilac” [Boukyaku Battery OP]

This song delicately portrays the fleeting yet beautiful light and shadow of youth.

Memories, loneliness, anxiety, and hope are interwoven as the days pass, expressed through an urban sound.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” it harmonizes Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature refreshing melodies with profound lyrics.

At the 66th Japan Record Awards in 2024, it won the Grand Prize.

Centered on the complex emotions everyone experiences during their youth and on how we confront ourselves, the song resonates deeply.

Embracing the hearts of those who strive to move forward despite their anxieties, it has garnered support from a wide range of generations.

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

"Subtitle" Official HIGE DANDism [With Sheet Music] Drama "silent" Theme Song – Piano – CANACANA

Official HIGE DANDism’s “Subtitle” captivates listeners’ hearts with a melody brimming with wistfulness.

Released in 2022, the song was chosen as the theme for the much-talked-about drama “silent.” Because it features a shuffle feel and many triplets in the vocal melody, you’ll need to be careful with how you play it.

It’s important to follow the score closely, but practicing while listening closely to the original track will help you form a clearer image—highly recommended.

Keep the A and B sections quiet, then explode with energy in the chorus to deliver a moving performance.

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See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Furious 7 – Fast & Furious movie] Piano cover by CANACANA

Wiz Khalifa’s 2015 hit “See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth” is a piece that reveals the piano’s delicate side.

In addition to being chosen as the theme song for the film Furious 7, it also drew attention when figure skater Shoma Uno used it in an exhibition program.

Although it’s a quiet piece, be careful not to make the sound too weak—ensure each note is clearly articulated.

To avoid a monotonous performance, try building excitement toward the end by adding more layered tones, and experiment with the number of notes as well as dynamics.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

Wataridori - [Alexandros] - [With Sheet Music] Piano Cover / Tried Playing / CANACANA

A number that’s brimming with the exhilaration of flying through the sky, [Alexandros]’s “Wataridori.” Released in 2015 as a double A-side single along with “Dracula La,” this song was chosen as the theme for the film “Akegarasu.” The A and B sections are relatively calm, but the key is to keep a solid groove and maintain the song’s momentum throughout.

While keeping a steady rhythm, make sure to create clear contrast between the A and B sections and the chorus for a dynamic performance.

Aim for a bright, showy feel, and try playing the chorus with octaves or chords to heighten the excitement.

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Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji

[With Sheet Music] Lupin the Third Theme ’78 from “Lupin the Third” (Intermediate Piano Solo) by Yuji Ohno [Piano Arrangement Sheet Music] Lupin The Third

The theme song from the national favorite anime Lupin the Third is known by everyone, even generations who didn’t watch it in real time! While the arrangement of the theme varies depending on when the anime aired, isn’t “Theme from Lupin the Third ’78” arguably the most popular and well-loved version? Just hearing that cool, driving intro instantly pumps you up—something that’s true across all generations, kids included! If you perform it at a recital, not only will the player feel great playing it, but the audience will be grooving along too!

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FlowerFuji Kaze

[Sheet Music] “Hana” by Fujii Kaze – Theme Song of the drama “The Best-Loved Flower” (Advanced Piano Sheet Music)

This song by Fujii Kaze was written specifically as the theme for the drama “The Best-Loved Flower.” Its jazz-like style and languid vocal mood linger in your ears.

Released in October 2023, the work delves deeply into self-exploration and the meaning of life.

Embracing diversity and seeking inner beauty are central themes, and its gentle yet at times powerful melody is sure to enrich listeners’ hearts.

In middle school, both mind and body draw closer to adulthood, and everyone feels a strong yearning for it.

With its meaningful message and a smooth, sophisticated finish, this song seems like a perfect choice for a recital piece for middle school students.

MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox

[Undertale] Tried Playing 'MEGALOVANIA' [Piano]

The melody, imbued with a unique sense of speed and tension, delivers a thrilling and memorable resonance.

Although the original piece is instrumental, its dynamic development—synchronized with in-game boss battle scenes—leaves a strong impression on players.

Since the game’s release in 2015, it has continued to captivate many fans, and by 2022 it had grown into a work loved worldwide, even being performed at a Vatican City circus event before Pope Francis.

While this piece demands advanced performance technique, it is an ideal choice for those who wish to captivate audiences with meticulous arranging and passionate expressiveness.