"Porco Rosso" is a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki that aired in 1992. Among Ghibli-related piano scores, this is one that often contains multiple songs. Also, some of the songs from Porco Rosso are often played on the piano as jazz.
The catchphrase was "This is what it means to be cool." As the name suggests, "cool" is recreated in each section of the story. When I saw it as a child, I didn't really understand the meaning of it, and it wasn't one of my favorite Ghibli movies, but as I grew older, I started to like it more and more. It's now in my top 3 favorite Ghibli movies.
By the way, the English name of this work is "Porco Rosso". In Italian, Porco means pig and Rosso means red, so we simply translated ``Porco Rosso'' into Italian. However, ``porcorosso'' has the connotation of ``butayaro'' and is apparently also used as a bad word. Conversely, it may have become the name of the movie from there.
This time, I will introduce the piano scores of the songs that appear in "Porco Rosso".
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Porco Rosso free sheet music
Now, I would like to introduce the free sheet music for "Porco Rosso".
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Sometimes we talk about the past
Tokiko Kato's ``Sometimes Old Stories'' is the ending theme for the film.
Regardless of the fact that it's a Porco Rosso song, it's a very good song.
Sheet music ① (Introductory version with do-re-mi)
First is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi.
The key is transposed to C major so that the black key is not used.
If you use the melody line in your right hand, you can also play with other instruments such as the recorder or keyboard harmonica.
The difficulty level is beginner.
Sheet music ② (with do-re-mi, beginner level)
Next is a simple sheet music with the key returned to the original.
The left hand has been adjusted so that it can be played without moving from its basic position (pinky finger in C). I also added a do-re-mi scale just in case. Sorry if it's hard to see.
The difficulty level is beginner.
Sheet music ③ (intermediate)
Finally, this sheet music is for those who can play the piano to some extent.
Number 2 has a stronger arrangement color.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
Days of no return
I think many people think of this song when they think of Porco Rosso.
I often see videos of jazz melodies and jazz arrangements being played on the piano.
Sheet music ① (C major with do-re-mi introduction)
This is a simple sheet music that first transposes to C major and names the notes of do-re-mi.
It's difficult to develop a sense of rhythm until you get used to it, so practice slowly while checking the pace of the sound.
The difficulty level beginner .
If you are not used to it, use a metronome and play without breaking the rhythm.
The difficulty level intermediate .
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Sheet music ② (beginner)
Next is the sheet music arranged to make it easy for beginners to play.
It's a slow tempo song, so it's not as difficult as it looks on the sheet music.
If you can play Burgmuller's sheet music without any problems, I think you will be able to play it with a little practice.
The difficulty level beginner .
The difficulty level intermediate .
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Sheet music ③ (intermediate)
The last piece is a slightly difficult score that is closer to the original.
There is a major arrangement added to the middle of the song, so we recommend checking out the performance video on the link before playing.
The difficulty level intermediate .
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wind of the times
This is the music for the scene at the beginning of the movie when the Mammayuto group attacks the ship and Porco sorties out.
The official name of the song is ``Winds of the times - When people can be people.''
Sheet music ① (intermediate)
This song has a speedy score with a sense of speed, so it is only created at intermediate difficulty level.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
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In search of a distant era
It's a bit of a maniacal song, but it's one of my personal favorites.
This song plays in the scene where Gina is reading in the garden when Curtis comes to propose, and when she's laughing, Porco comes by plane and Gina says, ``Idiot...'' (Sorry if it's hard to understand.)
Sheet music ① (Introductory version with do-re-mi)
This is a simple sheet music with note names for do-re-mi.
The key changes in the original song, but this is omitted in this score.
The difficulty level is beginner.
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Sheet music ② (beginner)
Next is the sheet music, made into full size and arranged slightly more easily.
The difficulty level is beginner.
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Sheet music ③ (intermediate)
Finally, this sheet music is for those who can play the piano to some extent. (I think it's almost exactly like the original song)
The difficulty level is intermediate.
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*Other Porco Rosso songs will be updated little by little, so please wait for a while.
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