For a musician, there isn’t much more satisfying than learning to play a favorite song on the piano. With such a dynamic range, the piano can convey a wide variety of moods and emotions, playing a role in many music genres including rock, pop, blues, and more. Piano lessons aren’t just for learning the classics like Beethoven and Chopin! Many popular songs can be adapted to the piano and come in varying levels of difficulty. Learning your favorite song is a fun way to learn new chords and get some practice time.
Let’s look at some popular songs to play on the piano:
- Sweet Child of Mine by Guns N’ Roses
This is a classic tune for any aspiring rock star.
- When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
This is an easy song to play on the piano and is suitable for beginners. This catchy song is full of emotion.
- Piano Man by Billy Joel
Aptly named, this is a very popular song to play on the piano. This intermediate song can be paired with a harmonica or, if you’re a singer-pianist, a great song to add your vocals to.
- Someone Like You by Adele
This is one of the most popular pop songs for the piano and is full of emotion.
- Hey Jude by The Beatles
This classic pop-rock song is simpler to play than you might think!
- Let it Go (Frozen)
This ballad is a fun song for kids learning to play piano (and adults too!) Its difficulty level can be adapted from easy to intermediate by adding chords as you or your child progresses in skill level.
- Halo by Beyonce
Arguably one of Beyonce’s best songs, this one is dominated by the piano.
- Take Me to Church by Hozier
This interesting, dynamic pop-rock song is easy to play on the piano and is perfect for beginners. With a little dedication, you might be able to learn this one quite quickly.
- Clocks by Coldplay
The first few seconds of this Coldplay classic are dominated by the piano.
- Firework by Katy Perry
This fun, encouraging pop song can be adapted for different difficulty levels and is the perfect beginner pop song to learn to play on the piano.
- Believer by Imagine Dragons
This song is considered intermediate and can be a great challenge for the budding pianist looking to hone their skills.
- Carol of the Bells by Mykola Leontovich
Carol of the Bells is a timeless Christmas song with a beautiful melody. Ring in the holiday season by learning to play this classic!
- The Scientist by Coldplay
Another popular Coldplay song, this is a great solo piano piece, or add your vocals.
- A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
This song is often on the list of popular songs to play on the piano because of its well-known piano intro. Give it a try!
- Superman (It’s Not Easy) by Five for Fighting
This emotional intermediate song is full of dynamics.
- Imagine by John Lennon
This lovely, simple song is very popular for the piano.
- Super Mario Bros Theme
Themes from video games or shows can be an exciting and fun way for kids to learn to play the piano. Tunes from the Super Mario Bros games are very popular, along with other themes such as Star Wars, Pokemon, or Harry Potter.
Learning your favorite song on the piano can make learning fun and help you practice more consistently. The songs listed above are some of the most popular songs to play on the piano, but this is not an extensive list! Nearly any song can be adapted for the piano. JBM Music Lessons offers piano lessons for all ages and skill levels. If you’re interested in learning the piano, contact us today.
