5 Beginner-Friendly Songs Everyone Should Learn On The Piano

The piano is among the most popular and widely used musical instruments globally, so much so that learning to play it simply cannot be resisted by some. However, to play this instrument well requires dedication and time, albeit perhaps a little more than any other musical instrument.

The basic nature of the simple tunes that can help one get started on their musical journey can turn them off from learning it. Needless to say, it stands to reason that the easiest music to play is often the simplest. Still, virtually not everyone wants to learn the average nursery rhyme when many contemporary pop songs have a structure that is just as simple to master as the Alphabet song.

To get you started on the right track, we’ve compiled a handy list of fun, easy-to-play songs ranging from the classics to modern pop tunes – each of these songs will assist players, new and seasoned, in concentrating on a specific skill.

1. To master the basics: Alphabet song 

Any music instructor will likely start their students’ piano lessons with the Alphabet song or its similar counterpart, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Anyone learning to play the piano has probably grown up singing both songs in one form or another – as classic nursery rhymes, they are also two of the easiest tunes to play on the piano. As a result, you should be able to play these tunes easily.

With the exception of the song’s different note count, the chord progressions of the Alphabet song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star are remarkably similar. These songs will significantly aid in your learning of the piano basics, strengthening what is often covered in children’s piano lessons.

2. To learn steady tempo through diverse textures: Für Elise

Für Elise is a relatively simple song you can learn and perform on the piano. It is a good intermediate-level learning piece with excellent musical benefits for the average piano student. The only section with challenging technical content is the second (the ”B” section). A range of piano skills can be developed with the help of the material in each segment. When viewed as a whole, this piece is a great rhythmical study and offers piano teachers a valuable tool for assisting students in learning steady tempo through a variety of textures. Additionally, it offers some lovely melodic lines and simple harmonic progressions that are all understandable to students at the intermediate level.

3. To practise fingerpick-style guitar impersonation: Hey there Delilah

Romantic, understated, lyrical – Hey There Delilah by Plain White Tees is a great song to learn to captivate your lover. With this tune, you can take one of two approaches: either focus solely on the melody and chords or take the slightly more challenging path and attempt to imitate the finger-picking style guitar part by utilising broken chords in the left hand.

This song is a fantastic addition to any beginner’s repertoire, thanks to its straightforward chord sequence that primarily uses three chords, paired with a lovely melody that performs brilliantly when performed alone.

4. To learn right-hand finger independence: Imagine

Imagine by John Lennon is one of the simpler classic rock songs you can jam to on the piano, as it helps you reinforce your skills in the C major key and teaches you how to create melodies from basic chords.

Moreover, the rhythm of the piano part in this song has a distinct rocking motion between the thumb as well as the third and fifth fingers, which is excellent for strengthening the entire hand and promoting finger independence. There is also a nice bit that reverses the verse progression from the F chord back to the C. Most of all, it’s a wonderful song that virtually everyone recognises – when you play it, there won’t be a shortage of individuals singing along!

5. To conquer mixing major and minor triads in the left hand: Blinding lights

For each section of the song Blinding Lights by The Weeknd, the same four chords are repeated in the progression. Once you get the chord sequence down, Fm – Cm – Eb – Bb, all that is left to do is learn the various right-hand melodies that define each of these sections. The chords, which consist of two of each minor and major triad, are an excellent example of how the two chord properties can combine to create a powerful and catchy progression.

Conclusion

The songs shared above are perfect for piano novices taking beginner piano lessons who want to get started with some simple yet enjoyable songs to perform. It’s only a matter of time before you get better at the piano – these exercises are straightforward and easy, and each one helps players concentrate on a specific skill.

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