[Disney] Playable even if you’ve just learned Do-Re-Mi! A selection of iconic songs from beloved Disney animations
Has anyone just started learning piano and wants to try playing their favorite Disney songs?
There are surely many people who are beginning to read notes little by little and want to improve using songs they love.
Among Disney’s classic tunes, some are built within a single octave, and there are plenty of beginner-friendly scores and reference performance videos available—making certain pieces easy for beginners to take on!
In this article, we’ll introduce Disney songs that even piano beginners who have just learned do-re-mi can tackle with ease.
We’ll also share sheet music with simple, easy-to-play arrangements for melody and accompaniment, so if you’re unsure about reading music, please use this as a reference!
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[Disney] Playable even if you’ve just learned Do-Re-Mi! A carefully selected collection of beloved songs from classic Disney animations (21–30)
Mary Poppins "Chim Chim Cher-ee"The Sherman Brothers
This is a song with a hauntingly melancholy melody from the Disney musical film Mary Poppins.
Because it has been used in commercials and covered by many singers, some people may not even realize it’s a Disney song.
The melody stays almost within a single octave and the rhythm is simple, making it approachable for beginners.
To keep the performance from sounding monotonous and dull, it’s best to add variety through dynamics and other expressive nuances.
Tangled: I See the LightAlan Menken
“I See the Light,” sung by Rapunzel as she lives confined in the tower.
Filled with hope, this beautiful song dreams of a radiant future spent together after meeting someone special.
It was composed by Alan Menken, the renowned composer behind many Disney classics, including “A Whole New World.” The song’s romantic atmosphere pairs perfectly with the gentle timbre of the piano.
By connecting the notes smoothly to create a grand sense of scale, you can fully capture the original’s mood even with an easy arrangement!
[Disney] Playable even if you’ve just learned Do-Re-Mi! A curated selection of beloved songs from classic Disney animations (31–40)
Snow White: Someday My Prince Will ComeFrank Churchill
Someday My Prince Will Come, the song from Disney’s 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is a romantic piece that portrays Snow White’s maidenly heart as she dreams of her prince coming to meet her.
The melody’s range isn’t very wide, and the tempo is relaxed, making it an easy piece for beginners to play.
In particular, this beginner-level sheet music consists only of the melody line and bass notes, so you can take your time understanding note names and note values as you practice.
The original melody is so beautiful that you can fully enjoy the Disney atmosphere even with a simple arrangement!
Frozen: For the First Time in ForeverKristen Anderson-Lopez／Robert Lopez
In the movie Frozen, the song For the First Time in Forever is sung by the sisters Elsa and Anna.
It plays during a pivotal scene in the story that contrasts Anna’s joy at finally being able to go outside with Elsa’s prayer to get through the coronation without incident so no one discovers her powers.
Until the chorus, the notes are quick and the rhythm is somewhat complex, but the chorus itself uses broad phrases with fewer notes and a narrower range, making it approachable even for those who have just begun learning to read music.
Rather than fixating on playing the whole piece in order, why not start by practicing the easier-to-play chorus?
Cinderella “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”Al Hoffman／Mack David
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” the main theme from Disney’s 1950 classic Cinderella, is heard throughout various scenes in the film.
It’s a gentle song in which Cinderella, living bravely through hardship, sings as if speaking to the birds and animals: “Keep believing in your dreams.” The melody’s notes stay mostly within a single octave, and there are many repeated rhythms and phrases, making it approachable even for beginner pianists.
Once you can play it together with a simple left hand—either just bass notes or simple chords—try gradually challenging yourself with arrangements that use more notes.
In conclusion
How was it? This time, we picked out pieces from classic Disney animation songs that have been arranged to be easy even for beginners who’ve just started playing the piano.
Even songs that sound difficult can be approachable if the range is narrow and the rhythm is simple, making them suitable for those who have only just begun learning the notes.
Practicing with songs you love helps you improve faster, so I hope you’ll take it slow, keep at it, and enjoy the joy of being able to play the music from those iconic scenes with your own hands.