[Japanese Composers’] Recommended Piano Pieces
Here are Japanese composers’ piano pieces selected among a number of recommendations.
They are appealing to the audience and are perfect for small recitals.
| Level | Title | Composer | Sheet Music |
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* Please refer to the number of stars for the level of difficulty.
* For solo pieces, There are 5 levels from (Beginners) to (Elementary/Intermediate ~ Intermediate).
* For four-hand pieces, There are 6 levels from (Beginners) to (above Intermediate), for both Primo and Secondo.
Popularity Ranking
Here, you can find the popularity ranking of the pieces that are appealing to the audience. You can choose the piece that best suits you by referring to the level of difficulty. The ranking is based on the web traffic of the previous month. Check the Ranking
Sudden Rise Popularity Ranking
Here, you can find the sudden rise popularity ranking of the pieces that are appealing to the audience. Check the Ranking
Recommended Solo Pieces
You can find our recommended solo pieces that are appealing to the audience according to different levels. You can also sort them by composers and/or genres along with performance videos and sheet music information.
- For Beginners
- For people who have just started learning the piano. We have chosen easy-to-play pieces that have few notes and simple rhythm but rich in musicality which don't require a lot of knowledge.Go to List of Recommendations
- For Elementary Learners
- For people who can now read sheet music and play a little. Choose the piece that best suits you according to your finger strength and rhythmic sense. Even though the sheet music may look easy, these pieces sound wonderful when expressed in a careful manner.Go to List of Recommendations
- For Elementary to Elementary/Intermediate Learners
- For people who have already acquired the basics. Exotic, pop, beautiful, flowing melodies...the ones we have selected will best showcase certain techniques or your ability of expression.Go to List of Recommendations
- For Elementary/Intermediate Learners
- For people with certain piano techniques and expression abilities. The pieces we have selected are all rich in musicality and sound impressive. Don't worry if your fingers don't reach an Octave. Most of them don't require big hands. Popular recital pieces to hidden masterpieces, we are continuously looking out for pieces to be played by elementary/intermediate learners.Go to List of Recommendations
- For Elementary/Intermediate to Intermediate Learners
- For people who possess a wide range of techniques. The pieces we have selected are high quality, adequately challenging, and are appealing to the audience. You will find many big scale and glamorous pieces.Go to List of Recommendations
- Search by Composer
- Here, you can look for our recommended pieces that are appealing to the audience according to composers as well as some basic information on the composers.Search by Composer
- Search by Genre
- Recommended pieces that are appealing to the audience are shown according to different genres. Please find your favorite by the feature of the piece, era, etc.Search by Genre
If you are not sure whether you are an elementary, intermediate, or an advanced learner, please refer to Elementary? Intermediate? Advanced? Piano levels should be measured by "Piano IQ" which explains the judgement criteria for piano skills.
Recommended Four-Hand Pieces
Here, you can find recommended four-hand pieces that are appealing to the audience. Please check out the list of our recommended pieces for elementary, intermediate, and advanced learners as well as performance videos and sheet music.About Four-Hand PerformancesGo to List of Recommendations