Easy Piano Music for Kids

Cover of Easy Piano Music for Kids beginner piano songbook by Larry Newman

A First Songbook for Young Pianists

Easy Piano Music for Kids

Help a beginning pianist play songs they already know. This welcoming collection features more than 50 familiar tunes, extra-large music notes, and letter names printed inside the noteheads to make early reading easier.

50+ SongsAges 4-9Beginning PianoLetter Names in Notes
  • Friendly, large-print notation
  • Recognizable melodies from the start
  • Simple, uncluttered sheet music
  • Great for lessons or home practice

By Larry Newman  |  Beginner piano songbook for children

Familiar SongsChildhood favorites, folk tunes, holiday music and classical themes.
Large, Clear NotesSpacious staves and bold letter names help new readers.
Quick WinsPlay complete, recognizable melodies in approachable steps.
Flexible LearningUseful alongside a piano method in lessons, classrooms or at home.
Built for First-Time Music Readers

Less Decoding. More Music Making.

Instead of confronting dense pages, children get familiar melodies in notation that helps them focus on the keyboard and the music.

Note Names Inside the Notes

Letter labels help beginners connect written notes with piano keys as they start learning the staff.

One Clear Page at a Time

Spacious layouts and simplified melodies make each new tune approachable and easy to follow.

Songs Children Recognize

Known tunes give children a musical goal and a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Something Familiar on Every Page

More Than 50 Songs to Explore

From nursery favorites to holiday songs and well-known classical melodies, the collection keeps young musicians playing music they enjoy.

Hot Cross Buns
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Lightly Row
London Bridge
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Pop Goes the Weasel
Are You Sleeping?
Old MacDonald
This Old Man
Wheels on the Bus
Jingle Bells
Good King Wenceslas
Dreydl, Dreydl
New World Symphony
When the Saints
You Are My Sunshine
Happy Birthday
Camptown Races
The Muffin Man
A Simple Practice Routine

From Note Names to Favorite Songs

A short, consistent routine helps a first-time pianist turn printed notes into music.

1

Find the Keys

Begin with the keyboard letter-name exercise, then identify the notes needed for the song.

2

Play a Short Phrase

Read the large noteheads, match the keys and play slowly enough to keep a steady beat.

3

Put the Song Together

Connect the phrases, play the complete melody and share it with someone at home.

A Companion to Beginning Piano Instruction

Extra Songs for Lessons, Home and School

Easy Piano Music for Kids is designed primarily as an accessible collection of songs. Use it to reinforce reading and note recognition alongside a beginning piano method.

For a more structured learning sequence with online video lessons and audio support, explore Best Beginning Piano Book for Kids. The two books can complement one another without duplicating their purposes.

Using Both Books?

Teach a new reading or playing skill with a beginning method, then choose a familiar song here to reinforce it. This songbook itself does not include companion video lessons or matching audio tracks.

Explore the Beginning Piano Method
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About the Book

Is this book suitable for a child who has never played piano?

Yes. It is intended for absolute and early beginners, with large notes, letter names inside the noteheads and very familiar melodies. Guidance from a parent or teacher can still be helpful.

What ages is it best suited for?

It is especially useful for children around ages 4-9 who are beginning to recognize piano keys and read simple music. Suitability also depends on the student’s readiness.

Are the letter names printed on the music?

Yes. Note letters are printed inside the noteheads. You can see the system on the actual sample pages above.

Does this book include video lessons or audio recordings?

No. This is a songbook focused on easy-to-read printed music. For video lessons and audio support, see Best Beginning Piano Book for Kids.

Can it be used with another piano method?

Yes. Teachers and families can add these familiar songs to lessons from nearly any beginner piano method.

Easy Piano Music for Kids book cover

Let Their First Songs Be Favorites

More than 50 familiar melodies, printed with large notes and note-letter guidance for beginning pianists.

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