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Top 25 Beginner Note Piano Arrangements

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Our Beginner Note sheet music arrangements are a great resource for beginner piano students to learn how to play the melodies of the songs they love. The note names are included inside each notehead to help them get familiar with the note name as well as its location on the treble clef. Watch the video explainer below and check out our list of 25 popular Beginner Note arrangements and get started on your musical journey!

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1. “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz

This is a timeless classic made popular by Judy Garland. This beautiful melody spans just over an octave, so this is a great starter piece for one or two hands.

2. “Let It Go” from Frozen

Idina Menzel’s memorable performance from this popular Disney movie made this song an instant hit. This arrangement does not contain any sharps or flats, making it accessible for beginner students.

3. “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers

This catchy song with its uplifting lyrics has made it one of the most popular songs to perform in any setting that needs a little inspiration. The stepwise melody is great for early beginners.

4. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons

This pop rock tune has been featured in a variety of movies and on television. It introduces students to songs in minor keys, and it introduces the concept of sharps.

5. “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri

Originally from the popular Twilight movies, this song by Christina Perri familiarizes students with songs in a 3/4 time signature.

6. “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

This song contains the most simple but meaningful melody and lyrics. Leonard Cohen’s most popular piece has a flowing, triplet feel.

7. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story

Randy Newman’s swinging classic from Toy Story contains quite a few skips in the melody at the beginning, so this is a good challenge for beginner fingers.

8. “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins

This silly tune from the classic Mary Poppins is a great option for early beginners, and it is a great way to introduce the concept of half steps.

9. “Pokémon Theme” from Pokémon

Gotta catch ‘em all! This theme from the Pokémon TV series will be a great motivating piece for all Pokémon fans.

10. “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie

This folk classic is a great introduction of ties as well as eighth notes.

11. “We Will Rock You” by Queen

This rockin’ hit will get your feet stomping! The limited range of this melody is great for early beginners.

12. “A Whole New World” from Aladdin

Get out your magic carpet for this well-known Disney love duet. This song serves as a good practice tool for working on sharps and flats.

13. “Beauty and the Beast” from Beauty and the Beast

This next Disney love song contains a couple challenging jumps in the melody, and students can focus on their half rest counting.

14. “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music

This classic melody moving along by step also helps students to learn the solfege syllables used in singing practice.

15. “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman

This inspirational song covers a wide range of notes, including those with ledger lines.

16. “He’s a Pirate” from The Pirates of the Caribbean

Get ready to sail the open seas with this pirate favorite! Keep an eye out for the quarter rests in this rhythmic piece.

17. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” by Albert Von Tilzer

This baseball park favorite is a catchy tune that is a good teaching tool for octaves.

18. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

This Taylor Swift favorite contains repeating melody patterns that will be fun to play once your fingers get the hang of it!

19. “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

This standard pop classic from 1961 is in the perfect range for students working in the C scale register.

20. “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid

This accessible arrangement is great for students that want an easier way to learn this beautiful melody.

21. “Amazing Grace” by James P. Carrell

This well-known hymn is great for early beginners working on improving their skip reading skills.

22. “Shallow” from A Star Is Born

Future music stars will love playing this blockbuster Lady Gaga song.

23. “William Tell Overture” by Gioachino Rossini

Saddle up your horse for this operatic and TV classic! This is a great song to practice your eighth note counting.

24. “Tomorrow” from Annie

This Broadway hit will be hard not to sing while playing! This focuses on reading flats, especially in the middle of the piece.

25. “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles

Get ready to sail the sea of green in our yellow submarine! This melody can help students learn how to swing eighth notes.

Did you know? We include the chord symbols above the melody in the sheet music, so once you master the melody, you can create your own accompaniment with the chords. The possibilities are endless with our Beginner Notes arrangements!

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