Friday, July 8, 2011

Pop Piano Pieces for Beginners (Level 1-3)

Pianists of all levels enjoy playing pop/rock piano pieces, and it can be particularly rewarding for high-school aged players who want a break from classical repertoire. Below is a list of fun beginner-level popular piano pieces for students in grades 1-3.

Bewitched
From Pal Joey
Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart

Both Sides Now
Music and Lyrics by Joni Mitchell
Arranged by White

Breakaway
From The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Music and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate, and Avril Lavigne
Arranged by Dan Coates

Fun, Fun, Fun
Music and lyrics by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
Arranged by Phillip Keveren

Gonna Fly Now (Theme from “Rocky”)
Music by Bill Conti; lyrics by Ayn Robbins and Carol Connors
Arranged by Dan Coates

I’m A Believer
Music and lyrics by Neil Diamond
Arranged by Fred Kern, Carol Klose, and Mona Rejino

In Dreams
From The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Music and lyrics by Howard Shore and Fran Walsh
Arranged by Dan Coates

In the Mood
Music and lyrics by Joe Garland and Andy Razaf
Arranged by Mona Rejino

Let It Be
Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Arranged by Mona Rejino

On Broadway
Music and lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Mike Stoller, and Jerry Leiber
Arranged by Mona Rejino

Once Upon a Dream
From Sleeping Beauty
Music and lyrics by Sammy Fain and Jack Lawrence; based on a theme by Tchaikovsky
Arranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

The Pink Panther
Music by Henry Mancini
Arranged by Dan Coates

The Rainbow Connection
From The Muppet Movie
Music and lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenneth L. Ascher
Arranged by Dennis Alexander

“Sesame Street” Theme
Music by Joe Raposo; lyrics by Bruce Hart, Jon Stone, and Joe Raposo
For examinations, omit the repeat.

Superman Theme
Music by John Williams
Arranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Music by Albert von Tilzer; lyrics by Jack Norworth
Arranged by Dan Coates

Theme from “Inspector Gadget”
Music and lyrics by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy
Arranged by Dan Coates

Under the Sea
From The Little Mermaid
Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman
Arranged by Robert Vandall

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