Throughout the centuries, piano music has touched upon every emotion known to humankind. From the mournful sound of Erik Satie's Gymnopédies to the easygoing bliss of Frédéric Chopin's Waltzes, chances are that, if you're feeling a certain way, there's a piano song to match your mood.

That's especially true if you're after something happy. Some of the greatest music of all time is bursting at the seams with joy, including countless pieces written for piano.

In this list, we round up ten of the best happy piano songs, from Disney favorites to centuries-old classical. Naturally, all available to learn on the flowkey app. So dive in, find a new favorite, and start playing.

1. Edvard Grieg - Morning Mood

Practice your hand coordination

This calm but uplifting piece is a great way to challenge yourself as a pianist – even at the beginner level. While the left hand mainly plays accompaniment, it occasionally continues the quarter note line in the right hand. This makes it a great piece to work on playing with both hands. There is also a clef change and key changes, so it's good note-reading practice as well.

2. Joy to the World

Holiday cheer

Although it's best known as a Christmas carol, this joyful tune was not originally associated with the holiday season. So, you have an excuse to play it any time of year! The beginner version of this song is a great choice if you're just starting to play with both hands together, since you only have to worry about one note per hand. It's also good practice for alternating between straight and dotted rhythms.

3. Concerning Hobbits (Harry Potter)

Step into a fantasy world

If you're a fan of Lord of the Rings, playing this song will brighten your day. For those familiar with the piece, learning it can be nostalgic yet still uplifting, as it might take you back to J. R. R. Tolkien's fantary world. There are some tricky tied rhythms throughout the composition, so be sure to learn one short section at a time, perhaps by using flowkey's loop feature. "Concerning Hobbits" is also great note-reading practice, with many sharps and notes below the staff.

4. Jacques Offenbach - Cancan

Simple left-hand patterns

A staple of French cabaret, Jacques Offenbach's "Cancan" is associated with the rowdy and physically demanding dance. With this in mind, try making your interpretation of this song fun and boisterous. The right hand melody is quite simple, with straightforward notes and rhythms.

The left hand part, however, features a slightly unusual rhythm in various measures: an eighth-note followed by a dotted quarter note. If this rhythm is unfamiliar, we recommend practicing the left-hand part a little extra before putting hands together. Of course, if you're not ready to put hands together yet, you can also just play the melody in the right hand!

5. Flohwalzer

A favorite for beginners

This is a fun and easy piece that is known all over the world by different names. In Japan, it is called "Neko Funjatta," which means "I stepped on the cat," while in France, it is known as "Valse des puces" which means "flea waltz." Since the piece has relatively simple fingering, and even requires hand-crossing, it's often one of the first songs new pianists learn. Thanks to its fun, catchy melody, you might catch yourself humming this one for days.

6. Franz Schubert - Ecossaise No. 8 in C Major, D. 299

A challenge for the left hand

This cheerful Scottish-inspired song is a great choice for intermediate players, as it requires decent coordination to play with both hands. If you decide to take it on, watch out for the clef changes in the left hand! To learn this piece as a beginner, try playing just the right hand melody from the beginning to measure 16.

7. A Whole New World (Aladdin)

Discover syncopated rhythms

What's better than singing along to a Disney song? Playing it on piano! This classic from Aladdin is a great choice for intermediate players, thanks to the moving accompaniment line and tricky tied rhythms. However, if you're a beginner, you can try playing just the top-line melody with your right hand (ignoring any added lower notes).

8. Oh Happy Day

Luscious chords

When "happy" is in the title of the song, you better believe it's going to be! Based on a hymn written in 1775, "Oh Happy Day" became an international hit in 1969, topping the charts in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. With all its luscious chords, this song is best suited for advanced players. If you're learning an advanced song for the first time, check out this step-by-step guide on how to learn a piano song.

9. Scott Joplin - The Entertainer

A ragtime staple

You might recognize this song as the theme of the 1973 film The Sting. Because it's so popular, "The Entertainer" is a worthwhile piece to learn for any pianist, as you might already have the melody stuck in your head. This makes learning any piece much easier, as you can hum along as you play. Beginner and intermediate players can start by just learning the melody in the right hand, and if you're ready to take on the song with both hands, make sure to work on it slowly, measure-by-measure.

10. The Bare Necessities (The Jungle Book)

A slice of Disney history

When it comes to Disney hits, few are bigger than "The Bare Necessities," the beloved theme song from the 1967 cartoon The Jungle Book. Funnily enough, it almost didn't make the cut. At one point, the entire soundtrack was scrapped and redone, and every song – excluding this one – replaced. Decades later, "The Bare Necessities" remains one of Disney's enduring hits, having been viewed a whopping 46 million times on YouTube alone.

While flowkey's arrangement is aimed at more experienced players, don't be put off by the "pro" tag. Learning this piece will take patience, but like any advanced composition, start by learning it in small pieces and at a slower tempo. If you put in the effort, you'll see results – fast.

Start learning with the flowkey app

All these songs – and thousands more – are available to learn with the flowkey app. You'll also have access to a whole library of beautiful piano arrangements spanning a range of genres, including, classical, pop, video game music, and more. Download the flowkey app and start learning today.