Looking for easy kids’ piano video tutorials to keep you and your young learner on track? The keyboard or piano is perhaps the easiest instrument for kids to learn how to play. Within a few weeks of practice, most kids are already playing the melodies to some of their favorite tunes! Between the ages of four through 10 is ideal for students to start learning how to play the piano.
Your child will most likely already be familiar with some of these traditional songs, therefore making it fun and easy for your child to pick them up on the piano. Here are some of the best piano songs for kids to learn.
Before you get started with the piano video tutorials for kids below, don’t forget to check out this helpful guide to piano keys.
9 Piano Video Tutorials for Kids
1. “The Wheels on the Bus”
A classic tune your child likely played in preschool or at library storytime, learn how to play “The Wheels on the Bus” in this fun piano video tutorial for kids.
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The wheels on the bus go round and round
C F F F F A C A F
Round and round, round and round
G E C C A F
The wheels on the bus go round and round
C F F F F A C A F
All through the town
G C F
2. “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
There are few tunes as well known as “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and there’s no doubt your child will love following along with the simple fingering techniques provided in this kids’ music video tutorial.
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Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream
C C C D E E D E F G
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
C C C G G G E E E C C C
Life is but a dream
G F E D C
3. “Pop Goes the Weasel”
An age-old classic, whose origins go back to 18th century England. This tune is especially helpful for practicing rhythm skills.
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All around the mulberry bush
C C D D E G E C
The monkey chased the weasel
G C C D D E C
The monkey thought twas all in fun
G C C D E G E C
Pop goes the weasel
A D F E D
4. “Ode to Joy”
This world famous melody by Ludwig van Beethoven is simplified for young learners in this easy-to-follow music tutorial video. Maybe someday your child will play the complex, challenging original version.
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E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D
E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G
E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
5.”You Are My Sunshine”
A classic folk tune, “You Are My Sunshine” is as easy to play as it is beautiful to hear. Introduce your child to folk music by starting with this straightforward song.
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You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
G C D E E E D# E C C
You make me happy when skies are grey
C D E F A A G F E
You’ll never know, Dear, how much I love you
C D E F A A G F E C
So please don’t take my sunshine away
C D E F D D E C
6. “Yankee Doodle”
This catchy tune will keep your child hooked on playing the piano. Pro tip: have your child sing along with this kids’ piano video tutorial – that will help them internalize the tune.
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Yankee Doodle went to town, riding on a pony
Stuck a feather in his hat and called it Macaroni
C C D E F E D C B G A B C C
Yankee Doodle went to town, Yankee Doodle dandy
A B A G A B C G A G F E G
Mind the music and the step and with the girls be handy
A B A G A B C A G C B D C C
7. “When the Saints Go Marching In”
It’s always fun for kids to hear the songs they’re learning played by other musicians. And this classic tune is frequently played by brass and marching bands in parades. Watch your child’s face light up when they recognize this melody they can play themselves.
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Oh when the saints
C E F G
Oh when the saints
C E F G
Oh when the saints go marching in
C E F G E C E D
Oh how I want to be in that number
E E D C C E G G G F
When the saints go marching in
E F G E D E C
9. “Amazing Grace”
A gorgeous melody, “Amazing Grace” is a great piece of music to know, with a beautiful message. Even better, your child can sing along, which will help them get to know and remember the music.
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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
D G B G B, A G E D
That saved a wretch like me
D G B G B A D
I once was lost, but now am found
B D B D B G D E G G E D
Twas blind but now I see
D G B G B A G
10. “Jingle Bells”
Have your child prepare for the holidays by learning this winter classic. This kids’ piano video tutorial breaks down the catchy melody so your child can easily follow along.
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Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh
G E D C G G G G E D C A
Over the fields we go, laughing all the way
A A F E D B G G F D E
Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright
G E D C G G E D C A
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
A A F E D G G G G A G F D C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells
E E E E E E
Jingle all the way
E G C D E
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey
F F F F F E E E E D D E D G
Jingle bells, jingle bells
E E E E E E
Jingle all the way
E G C D E
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey
F F F F F E E E E G G F D C C
How to Help Your Child Follow These Kids’ Music Tutorial Videos
Following along with these kids’ music tutorial videos can be helpful, but I also recommend checking out this guide to piano notes, so your child can learn more about the relationships between the keys.
I also encourage you and your child to sing along while you play these songs! This is a great way for children to become familiar with these classic and traditional songs, while improving their reading and aural skills.
Finally, if you or your child needs some guidance working on these kids’ piano video tutorials, I highly recommend working with a piano instructor! A private piano teacher can show your child the proper fingering placement on the piano, the appropriate speed and pace for the song, and the joy of playing these fun songs. Happy playing!
Post Author: Liz T.Liz T. teaches singing, acting, and music lessons in Brooklyn, NY, as well as online. She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M in Vocal performance and currently performs/teaches all styles of music including Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, and Country. Learn more about Liz here!
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