If our article last week cleared your doubts and inspired you to learn the piano, you can get started by learning these 7 easiest songs to play on the piano that even kittens can play! Ahem.. Just kidding, but you get what I mean.
1. Happy Birthday
Is any of your loved one's birthday coming soon? Surprise them by starting off with everyone's favourite Happy Birthday song! I believe I do not have to elaborate on how easy it is to play this song on the piano, you can literally use one hand to play it and even a 5-year-old kid can pick up this song easily. What are you waiting for? Watch the video below and start learning this song, you have a lot of birthday boys and girls to surprise!
2. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Everyone knows this song, how can anyone not know it?! Just like the Happy Birthday song, twinkle twinkle little star is simple and easy to pick up. In fact, I am sure that quite a number of you have probably learned how to play this song in primary school. If you have not, maybe it is time to learn this and impress some kids.
3. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
It is without a doubt that it is a trend among pianists to play hit songs, Billie Jean, performed by the king of pop, Michael Jackson, is one of the songs with the most piano covers. There are a lot of ways to play Billie Jean on the piano, but here is a tutorial video for you to start learning this awesome song!
4. Für Elise by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Für Elise, also known as "For Elise", is one of the most famous piano pieces in the history of piano works. It is said that Ludwig Van Beethoven, one of the greatest musician of all time, specially created this music piece for a student of his that is named Elise, but no one can be certain for sure. However, even though it is so popular, it is actually also one of the easiest music pieces that one can learn to play using the piano. This music piece is very popular and commonly used in beginner piano lessons and classes.
5. Ode To Joy by Ludwig Van Beethoven
A favourite amongst piano schools and teachers, Ode To Joy's has a simple melody and is easy to master even for a beginner! It is often the first classical piano piece that most students will learn when they first started their piano lessons.
6. Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy
Clair De Lune, originally titled as "Promenade Sentimentale", is French for "moonlight". This calm and soothing piece is composed by Claude Debussy. Being a straightforward music piece, you should not face much difficulties when learning to play this song. Of course, just in case, here is a tutorial video for easier learning!
7. Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D was composed by Johann Pachelbel, but the time he composed it was unknown due to lost records. This wonderful and melodious piece was originally created for the violin, but playing it with the piano gives the song a richer touch. The best part? It is relatively easy to play! Lighten up your spirit by learning to play this song today!
Learning the piano can be easy and fun. With all the piano tutorials on youtube, you can even learn new songs during your own free time! But of course, to truly improve, a piano teacher will be recommended and he or she will be able to spot and correct your mistakes, something that you might not be able to do by yourself.
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References:
1. Youtube Channel: PianoSongDownload
2. Youtube Channel: HDpiano
3. Youtube Channel: pianoREADER
Wen Feng is a passionate music aficionado. He is constantly on the search for new music to listen to, with a particular interest in classical music. Piano pieces have always been a great companion and kept him calm throughout his school and work life.