Studio Ghibli has produced a great many blockbuster films, including those directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Many of you may have grown up watching Ghibli as a child. The stories and characters are good, of course, but the music, mainly composed by Joe Hisaishi, is very wonderful. If you look at piano sheet music sold in bookstores and musical instruments, you will find many scores compiled by “Studio Ghibli.
Castle in the Sky” was the movie I watched the most as a child. I had been taking piano lessons since then, and I remember telling my teacher to have my piano recital be to the music of Laputa.
In this issue, we introduce excerpts of free piano sheet music of mainly Joe Hisaishi’s songs that have appeared in such “Studio Ghibli” works.
Some of the free sheet music posted on our website is a little poorly arranged and has a broken atmosphere. We have compiled a list of free sheet music that we feel is of high quality among such free sheet music.
Please click on the image of the score to go to the link, and download the music.
Please note that due to copyright restrictions, some sheet music is available free of charge for viewing only and must be purchased for downloading or printing.
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If the free sheet music we introduce just doesn’t fit your needs, please try purchasing professionally written sheet music at a bookstore or online.
目次
- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
- Laputa: Castle in the Sky
- My Neighbor Totoro
- passage of the wind
- cat bath
- Witch’s Delivery Service
- Red Pig (Vulpes vulpes)
- Listen to me! (used to get an answer in an emergency situation, etc.)
- Princess Mononoke
- Spirited Away
- returning a favor to one’s cat
- Howl’s Moving Castle
- “It’s a wind storm.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
To be precise, it is the work of Top Craft, the predecessor of Studio Ghibli.
Key figures of the later Studio Ghibli, such as Toshio Suzuki and Joe Hisaishi, were on the staff.
birdman
This is personally my favorite song in Nausicaa.
There are several patterns in “The Bird People,” but this one leads from the second half to the theme of the OP.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
If you have no problem with the difficulty level, please try to play it.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Laputa: Castle in the Sky” is a timeless masterpiece that many people say is their favorite of Hayao Miyazaki’s works, especially those of Studio Ghibli.
Above all, the enemy character with an overwhelming presence, such as “Muska,” is impressive.
It may also be a reason for children to love adventures into a somewhat realistic and mysterious world.
Putting you on.
When you think of Laputa, you think of this. This is the song used in the ED of the movie “Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first one is a simple score that j itself created.
It is transposed to the key of C major with a Do Re Mi scale. The left hand is also simple, consisting only of the root note of the chord.
The melody line can be played on a recorder or keyboard harmonica.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Intermediate)
The last is a challenging score with an intro and outro.
There are a relatively wide variety of official patterns for this “Kimi wo nosete,” especially the intro and outro, which have completely different forms.
Among them, I have created a combination of my personal favorite intro and outro.
The key is the same as in ②, but a little higher than the original.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
The Pigeon and the Boy
This song is played in the scene where Pazoo plays to the pigeons on his trumpet before leaving town.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
First is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi.
Only the theme part is extracted and scaled to the do-re-mi scale.
In the original piece, the theme of Kimi wo onodate is included in the middle of the piece, but the score presented here does not include it thereafter.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Orchestral Version Intermediate)
Finally, here is the intermediate score.
The piano score is based on a pattern often performed in orchestral performances by Joe Hisaishi.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro” is a Ghibli film that most people have seen.
It is a masterpiece that always ranks high in the number of times it is aired on the Friday Road Show. In particular, “Sanpo” and “My Neighbor Totoro” are so famous that nursery schools sing them.
stroll
First is “Sanpo,” the opening theme of Totoro.
Many people may think of this “Sanpo” and “My Neighbor Totoro” when they think of Totoro. Nowadays, it is also treated as a children’s song, and has become a national tune.
Here is a score of my own composition at beginner difficulty level.
Since we end with the first version, we omit the interlude and the second version onward.
Those who are able to make adjustments are encouraged to do so.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
My Neighbor Totoro
It is a song from the famous “My Neighbor Totoro”.
In your work, the ED (or was it?) I think it’s played in the
Sheet music ①.
This is an introductory difficulty score with do-re-mi of my own composition.
I try not to play the black keys as much as possible in C major. I also drop the left hand down to Bayer difficulty so that I can play with a fixed hand position.
On the other hand, the right hand in the melody section has a slightly wider range, so it is necessary to be creative in the use of fingers.
You may be baffled by the difference in rhythm between the right and left hands, but make sure to use a metronome to learn a sense of rhythm.
You can also listen to a video of the performance at the link.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Sheet music (2)
This is a self-written score with a slightly higher intermediate difficulty level.
Recommended for those who can play the piano to some extent. Since it is transposed to C major, you may feel a little uncomfortable if you play it while playing the original song in your head.
passage of the wind
The third most famous song in My Neighbor Totoro is this “Wind Path”.
In fact, this song does not seem to have been written by the composer, Joe Hisaishi, for the “My Neighbor Totoro” movie.
He created it but did not release it to the public, and when it came time to provide music for “My Neighbor Totoro,” he thought, “This is it.
In fact, this song, with its fantastic atmosphere and yet somehow warm, fits Totoro perfectly.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
First is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi.
The key is changed to (A minor) to use the black keys as little as possible.
The difficulty level is introductory.
Score (2) (First time)
Score 2 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is the sheet music for those who can play the piano to some extent.
The piano arrangement is in the key of the original song to reproduce the atmosphere as much as possible.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
cat bath
The only famous song in My Neighbor Totoro that has a sense of speed is this “Neko Bus.
The song is a little difficult, so the overall difficulty level is higher.
Score 1 (Elementary)
Next is the score in the original key with the famous step added in the left hand.
The difficulty level is elementary.
Score 2 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is the sheet music for those who can play the piano to some extent.
Since it is somewhat of a piano arrangement, we recommend that you check it out once in the linked performance video.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
<Here is another good one.
Witch’s Delivery Service
The Witch’s Delivery Service” is a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki that was broadcast in 1989.
It is also famous for the OP and ED sung by singer Yumin.
City with a view of the sea
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first one is a simple score of my own composition.
It is transposed to use the black keys as little as possible, and is scaled to the do-re-mi scale. The left hand in particular is kept quite simple, so it is suitable for beginners.
With the right hand melody line, you can also play it on a recorder, keyboard harmonica, or piano application.
The difficulty level is introductory.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Elementary)
Next is a slightly more difficult score. It is in the key of the original.
Difficult endgames, etc. are omitted.
The difficulty level is elementary.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 3 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is a slightly more difficult score that reproduces the original as closely as possible.
This is for students who can play the piano to some extent.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
If you are wrapped in tenderness
It’s “Yasashisani ni nakawareta nara” (“If you are wrapped in gentleness”), the ending theme of Witch’s Delivery Service.
This song no longer needs any explanation.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first is a simple score transposed to C major.
It is arranged to be easy to play even for beginners and is scaled to the do-re-mi scale.
The difficulty level is introductory.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Healing Ver Intermediate)
Finally, here is the score for the Healing Ver.
The score is based on what is featured in the healing Ghibli music often heard on Youtube and other sites.
I could not find any information on the arranger, so if you know him, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
Red Pig (Vulpes vulpes)
Red Pig” is a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki that was broadcast in 1992.
Some of the songs in Red Pig are often played on the piano as jazz as well.
As the catchphrase says, “cool” is expressed in the film.
the never-returned days
It is one of the most prominent and famous songs from Red Pig.
This song, which has a distinctive jazz tune, is often seen on video sites.
As you can see from the score, there are very many triplets in the score.
If you are unfamiliar with the rhythm, use a metronome and play with a strong sense of rhythm.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Sometimes it’s about the old days.
Tokiko Kato’s “Sometimes I Talk About the Past,” which is the ending theme in the film.
Regardless of the fact that it is a song from Red Pig, it is a very good song.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
Listen to me! (used to get an answer in an emergency situation, etc.)
Mimi wo Sumeba” is a Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and aired in 1995.
Unusually for a film by Hayao Miyazaki, it is a coming-of-age romance film.
Country Roads (Take Me Home, Country Roads)
The first song is the theme song, “Country Road.
Personally, I like the original song, but I really like Country Road with Tsukishima Shizuku’s singing voice to the song arranged in the movie.
Sheet music ①.
This is an introductory difficulty score with dolemi of my own composition.
Transposed to C major so as not to play the black keys as much as possible, and scaled to the do-re-mi scale
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Sheet music (2)
Next is the sheet music for those who can play the piano to some extent.
The atmosphere is changed between the beginning and the end of the film, which may not be to your liking.
There is a performance video at the link, so check it out once before you play!
<Here is another good one.
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke” is a 1997 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
It is a famous title that has earned about 20 billion yen at the box office.
Shut up, kid!” and many other famous quotes.
Princess Mononoke
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first one is the theme song “Princess Mononoke,” which has the same title as the movie.
This sheet music is in easy notation with Do Re Mi scale.
It is transposed so that the black keys are not used.
You can use the right hand melody line to play on other instruments such as the recorder or pianica.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is a score of intermediate difficulty.
You may feel a little uncomfortable with the intro since it is transposed as in (1).
Please check the performance video at the link before playing.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Ashitaka Chronicles (book of the Bible)
The next one is Ashitaka Sekki.
It is characterized by a grand atmosphere and is often taken up by orchestras.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first is an introductory difficulty score with a do-re-mi.
It is transposed to C major to use as few black keys as possible, and parts of the piece are omitted.
Since the range is a little wide, practice with the right hand in particular, checking the hand movements one note at a time.
＜Click on the link below to view the sheet music.
Score 2 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is the sheet music for those who can play the piano to some extent.
Although we have arranged the music a little, we have tried to reproduce the original music as much as possible.
＜Click on the link below to view the sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
Spirited Away
Spirited Away” is a 2001 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
It was featured in commercials and news every day, partly because it was after the much-talked-about “Princess Mononoke.
As of 2018, it is the highest-grossing film of all time at the Japanese box office.
Personally, I prefer Princess Mononoke: ・・・・
Always and again.
First is this song, “Always and Again.
It is a famous song that was nominated for a gold medal at the Japan Record Awards. Yumi Kimura’s voice is of course wonderful, but my personal favorite part of the song is the lyrics. I especially like the phrase, “Even on a shattered mirror, a new view is reflected.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first is an introductory score with dolemi of my own composition.
It is transposed to C major and all are scaled to the do-re-mi scale.
The left hand in particular is very easy, and once you have mastered the right hand, you will be playing it in no time.
It can be played not only on piano but also on recorder or pianica.
Score 2 (Elementary)
Next is the beginner difficulty level, which is in the key of the original song.
The left hand has a wide range and moves the hand widely, but it is composed almost entirely of single notes, so even beginners will find it easy to play.
Inochi no Namae (To That Summer)
Inochi no namae” is also known as “Ano natsu e (To the summer).
Often the two appear in sheet music under different names, but they are basically the same.
The only change is that the song sung with lyrics to “To That Summer” is now titled “Inochi no Namae” (Name of Life).
The sheet music presented here is perfect for free sheet music in terms of both the excitement of the music and the use of chords.
This score is of intermediate difficulty.
Use a metronome to play at a constant tempo first.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
returning a favor to one’s cat
The Cat Returns” is a Ghibli film directed by Hiroyuki Morita that aired in 2002.
This story is positioned as a “novel written by Tsukishima Shizuku,” the main character of “Ears to the Future.
It was a hit, especially among young women, and in 2002, the year of its airing, it ranked first among Japanese films at the box office.
The theme song “Kaze no Naru” is a masterpiece that still has so many fans that it is ranked in karaoke rankings.
take its toll
It is a “windfall” that has many fans.
The score presented is for those who can play the piano to some extent of their own composition, but it ends with only the first number, so there are no interludes. You can also check the performance video at the link.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Katzen Blut
Next up is the Katzen Blut.
I think it was the song when the main character Hal danced with Baron at the ball. (Sorry if I’m wrong.)
This score is for a waltz.
Especially for the left hand accompaniment, make a habit of playing the first note “zun” of “zun cha cha” strongly.
The difficulty level is beginner to intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
Howl’s Moving Castle
Howl’s Moving Castle is a Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki that was broadcast in 2004.
At that time, the voice actors were all famous in the entertainment industry, and the show was controversial before it aired.
After the film actually aired, it was a hit, as one would expect from director Hayao Miyazaki.
merry-go-round of life
If you say “Howl’s Moving Castle,” this is the song.
It is often featured in Ghibli sheet music. It is a typical waltz tune.
Therefore, when playing, play the first “dun” stronger and the “cha” weaker, as in a waltz.
The music presented here is my own intermediate difficulty music.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Promises of the World
Next up is “The Promise of the World”.
It is the music played at the ending of Howl’s Moving Castle. It is positioned as the theme song of the movie.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 1 (with Doremi) (Introductory)
The first is a score of easy difficulty.
Each note has a Do Re Mi note name. Also, it is only the theme of the song.
The difficulty level is introductory.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
Score 2 (Intermediate)
Finally, here is the sheet music for those who can play the piano to some extent.
The arrangement is a little stronger from No. 2, so we recommend you to check the video before playing.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
“It’s a wind storm.
The Ghibli film “The Wind Rises” directed by Hayao Miyazaki was released in 2013.
The work is set during the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Second World War, and is modeled after Jiro Horikoshi, who designed the Zero fighter plane.
thunderhead
Yumi Arai’s (Yumi Matsutoya) “Hikkikumo” is the ending theme in the film.
The song was originally released a long time ago, but it matches the movie very well. (Maybe it’s a wa…)
The music presented here is my own intermediate difficulty music.
We are making it a little more like healing music.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
＜Click on the link below for sheet music.
<Here is another good one.
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