Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, two pillars of Japanese animation, Studio Ghibli has produced masterpieces such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and The Voyage of Chihiro, all hailed by critics and audiences alike for their poetry, imagination and profound humanity.
Studio Ghibli, synonymous with quality Japanese animation, has brought us cinematic masterpieces accompanied by spellbinding soundtracks. These melodies, composed by maestros such as Joe Hisaishi and Yasushi Akimoto, instantly transport us to fantastic worlds populated by fairy-tale creatures and moving stories.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pianist, a film music fan or simply looking for inspiration, this article presents a selection of 5 unforgettable Studio Ghibli themes, arranged for piano.
Note: all the songs presented in this article are available on the La Touche Musicale piano learning app. So you can learn to play them with ease.
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Howl’s Moving Castle with this gentle, soaring melody.
Let yourself be transported by the story of Sophie, a young girl transformed into an old woman by a curse, and Hauru, an eccentric magician who lives in a traveling castle.
This melody is fairly easy to play, even for beginners. The right hand plays the main melody, while the left hand accompanies with simple chords.
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the spirit world with this peaceful melody.
This peaceful melody is also suitable for beginner pianists. The tempo is slow and the notes are spaced out, making it ideal for relaxing. The right hand plays a simple, gentle melody, while the left hand accompanies with simple chords.
If you like Studio Ghibli’s compositions, we recommend our article on the best piano music from The Legend of Zelda!
From the very first notes, “The Legend of Ashitaka” from the film “Princess Mononoké” (1997) plunges you into a wild, epic atmosphere.
The piano weaves a powerful, solemn melody, punctuated by tribal percussion, evoking battles between men and spirits. The low, muted notes create a dark, menacing mood, while the piano’s lyrical flights represent the wild beauty of nature.
This is an intermediate-level piece, but still accessible to beginners!
Recapture the innocence and joie de vivre of childhood with this melody from “My Neighbor Totoro”.
This melody is a little more complex, but still accessible to intermediate pianists. The right hand plays a catchy melody, while the left hand accompanies with more elaborate chords.
If you love Japanese pop culture, check out our article on the best anime OSTs to play on the piano!
Embark on a walk by the ocean with “By the Sea Theme” from the film “Ponyo sur la Falaise”, the story of the unlikely friendship between Ponyo, a little mermaid who dreams of becoming human, and Sosuke, a lonely young boy.
This melody is perfect for advanced pianists. The right hand plays a gentle, expressive melody, while the left hand accompanies with rich chords.
The 5 Studio Ghibli piano scores presented above make up our La Touche Musicale selection. But of course there are plenty more!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pianist, you can learn to play all your favorite songs on the piano on the La Touche Musicale app.
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