“I want to play the piano as easily as possible, starting today!!”
This article is a practical guide that combines a shortest roadmap, a list of easy songs, and a comparison of learning tools (self-study / smartphone apps / VR).
It’s okay if you can’t read sheet music. By building up small successes, you’ll definitely be able to play the piano!
Changing “Piano is Difficult” into “Easy”

1) Goal: “One Song with One Hand” → “Short Phrase with Both Hands”
- Trying to finish a long song right away often leads to giving up.
- The first goal is “play the main theme of one song with just the right hand.”
- Break it into small goals → achieve → feel good → continue. That’s the trick.
2) Start with “10 minutes a day × 2 weeks”
- Even 10 minutes daily is recommended. Train your brain and fingers to remember piano movements.
- Continue for 2 weeks to make it a habit.
[Shortest Roadmap] 3 Steps to Play from Today
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STEP1: Learn the Melody with Just the Right Hand
- Use Do-Re-Mi or finger number displays (apps/VR/YouTube, etc.).
- Start slowly.
- Move your fingers while humming phrases (2–4 measures) to memorize faster.
STEP2: Left Hand—Bass Only is Fine
- If chords are difficult, bass notes only are okay.
- Once you’re used to it, try chords or arpeggios (C→G→E, etc.).
- If you get stuck, reduce the notes—it’s fine.
STEP3: Slow → Medium → Original Tempo
- Speed-up guideline: 0.5x → 0.7x → 1.0x.
- If stuck, go back to the “previous measure” → once mastered, connect.
- Before finishing, record and listen to spot improvements.
10 Famous Easy-to-Play Songs (Beginner–Early Level)
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Ballads & Standard Melodies (Easy with Slow Tempo)
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star … ★
- Happy Birthday to You … ★
- Song of the Frog … ★
- Mary Had a Little Lamb … ★★
- Canon (melody only) … ★★
Anime/Pop (Best for Motivation・Even Just the Chorus is Fine)
The VR piano game includes a wide variety of anime songs and J-POP tracks.
Classical (Familiar Tunes・Short Excerpts)
- Minuet (Petzold) … ★★
- Für Elise (first 8 bars) … ★★
- Turkish March (chorus only) … ★★
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring … ★★
- Gymnopédie No.1 (opening) … ★★
Comparing Ways to Make Piano “Easy”: Self-Study / Apps / VR

Self-Study (Free Materials・Videos・Easy Sheet Music)
- Pros: Lowest cost, high flexibility in materials.
- Cons: Hard to self-check / high dropout rate.
- Best for: Independent learners, those who like paper sheet music.
Smartphone Apps (Scoring・Lessons・Accompaniment Guides)
- Pros: Automatic scoring, instant feedback, many songs available.
- Cons: If focused on sheet music display, reading notes becomes a barrier.
- Best for: Those who want progress visualized through game-like scoring.
VR Piano (Visual Guide: “See & Play” Instead of “Read”)
- Pros:
- With falling notes in space, you instantly know which key to press.
- Finger numbers, repeat practice, tempo change make it easy to repeat until successful.
- Immersion helps focus, making short practice sessions rewarding.
- Cons: Requires VR equipment / must consider battery for long sessions.
- Best for: Those who struggle with sheet music but want to experience “I played it!” today.
Q&A on Common Stumbling Points

Q. I can’t read sheet music.
A. At first, it’s faster to memorize shapes rather than symbols. Use visual guides like Do-Re-Mi notation, finger numbers, and falling notes (VR) to learn “where to press” and “which fingers to use.”
Q. My left-hand chords sound muddy.
A. The solution is to reduce notes. Switch from chords to just the bass note, or avoid playing too low (the lower register muddies easily).
Q. How long should I practice daily?
A. 10 minutes is fine. Short but consistent practice is better. 10 minutes daily is more effective than 1 hour once a week.
Q. I can’t coordinate both hands.
A. Practice slowly with each hand separately, then put them together at a slow speed.
Q. Does VR cause motion sickness?
A. In piano games, the viewpoint is fixed, so even people who usually get VR motion sickness rarely feel it here.
Summary: Experience “I Played Piano!” in the Shortest Time
- Start with one song using just the right hand.
- Right hand → Left hand → Slow both hands.
- Even just the chorus is fine. Pick from the 10-song list and start.
- Choose your learning style—self-study / apps / VR—whatever helps you continue most easily.
About the VR Piano Game (Quick Intro)
- No sheet music needed: Falling notes + finger number display show at a glance which key to press.
- Repeat practice / tempo change lets you try until you succeed.
- Even beginners can experience “I played it!” on the first day.

