Here is a list of the top 15 free pieces of classical piano sheet music favorites from Baroque to Classical to Romantic to Contemporary. If you are already in the late beginner to intermediate level of piano playing then this list is sure to please.
The Chase is an intermediate level piano piece composed by Johann Frederich Franz Burgmueller (1806-1874). Written in 6/8 time signature and 56 measures in length the piece begins with left hand c major chord inversions followed by right hand G octave repeated patterns.
2. Ballade by Burgmueller
Another intermediate level favorite by J.F.F. Burgmueller.
3. Chopin Minute Waltz Free Piano Music
If you play this up to tempo it should last just one minute flat!
4. The Entertainer by Scott Joplin
Yes, this is really classical piano music! Good ole’ ragtime USA.
Classical Piano Music
This very well known classical piano music sonatina is sometimes referred to as “The 18th Century Drawing Board”.
6. Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Original melody by Schubert sung at many catholic services throughout history as well as popularized by even Beyonce Knowles in 2008 in her 3rd album.
7. Ode to Joy
8. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music by Mozart)
9. Fur Elise
11. The Can Can
12. First Sonatina in Classic Style
14. The Swan by Saint-Saëns (arr. Siloti)
Also know as “Le Cygne” meaning The Swan, this is the 13th movement of The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens. Originally written as a cello solo to be accompanied by two pianos, here is has been transcribed for piano solo.
15. Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
One of the most popular classical piano favorites of all time, this Beethoven Sonata #14 was referred to as the “Moonlight Sonata” by a German music critic in 1832 and the name stuck.