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Overview

ハジマリノピアノ (Hajimari no Piano) is an original instrumental piano composition by ゆゆうた (Yuyu-uta), a Japanese pianist and YouTube creator best known for his covers, original pieces, and collaborations with other entertainers. The track first appeared in SEGA's CHUNITHM CRYSTAL as part of its launch song pool, then crossed over into maimai DX Splash PLUS on April 1, 2021, an April Fools' Day release that the developers treated with characteristic cheekiness. To mark the occasion, SEGA released a promotional video showing Yuyu-uta being humorously kidnapped by the maimai mascot Happy and the CHUNITHM mascot Chuni Penguin, who frog-marched him to an arcade cabinet and forced him to play his own MASTER chart on the spot. Running 2 minutes and 27 seconds at 190 BPM, the piece is a purely instrumental showcase for the piano, no vocals, no lyrics, just rapid arpeggios and a melodic line that shifts key with unusual frequency. The composer himself informally noted roughly 28 modulations across the track, a feature that gives the song a restless, episodic feel. The maimai chart set comprises four DX difficulties: BASIC and ADVANCED serve as lower-level introductions, while the EXPERT chart (by ぴちネコ) and the MASTER chart (by はっぴー) push players into denser territory. The MASTER chart at level 13+ leans heavily on Tap notes (849 of the 982-note total), demanding sustained stamina and crisp execution against the unrelenting piano line. The collection title earned by playing the song, "ピアノ打って頂戴" (Play the Piano Please), winks at the Takemoto Piano CM song that shares an association with the composer's output.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

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BASIC
5(5)
204 notesDesigner: -|Tap 161Hold 14Slide 8Touch 17Break 4
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
354 notesDesigner: -|Tap 277Hold 20Slide 25Touch 28Break 4
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
597 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 360Hold 64Slide 60Touch 73Break 40
MASTER
13+(13.8)
982 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 849Hold 17Slide 86Touch 18Break 12

Trivia

  • ハジマリノピアノ was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on April 1, 2021 as a deliberate April Fools' Day release.
  • The song originated in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL, where it was unlockable via the CRYSTAL ep.I MAP before becoming available by default in December 2020.
  • Composer ゆゆうた (real name Yuyu-uta Suzuki) is a popular piano-playing YouTuber who posts covers, original compositions, and comedic content, frequently collaborating with other Japanese entertainers.
  • To celebrate the song's release, Yuyu-uta uploaded a video in which he is taken away by the maimai mascot Happy and the CHUNITHM mascot Chuni Penguin and forced to play his own MASTER chart on an arcade cabinet.
  • The MASTER chart designer はっぴー (Happy) and the mascot character that appears in the promotional video share the same name, creating a self-referential in-joke.
  • The song is an instrumental piano piece with no lyrics or vocal parts.
  • The piece reportedly modulates key approximately 28 times, an unusually high number for a rhythm-game original track, though the composer invited corrections on the exact count.
  • The in-game collection title 'ピアノ打って頂戴' (Play the Piano Please) is earned by playing the song in the same credit as the Takemoto Piano CM song, referencing a Takemoto Piano advertisement campaign.
  • The track runs 2 minutes and 27 seconds in length.

FAQ

Who composed ハジマリノピアノ (Hajimari no Piano)?
The song was composed, arranged, and performed on piano by ゆゆうた (Yuyu-uta), a Japanese piano-playing YouTuber and content creator.
What does ハジマリノピアノ mean in English?
The title translates to 'Beginning's Piano' or 'The Piano of Beginnings,' reflecting its role as an original debut-style piano piece.
When was ハジマリノピアノ added to maimai?
It was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on April 1, 2021, as an April Fools' Day release. It was also available at launch in the Asian version and in 舞萌DX 2022 for the Chinese version.
Is ハジマリノピアノ an instrumental song?
Yes, it is a purely instrumental piano composition with no lyrics or vocal parts.
What game did ハジマリノピアノ originally appear in?
The song first appeared in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL before being ported to maimai DX Splash PLUS as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM crossover category.
Who designed the MASTER chart for ハジマリノピアノ in maimai?
The MASTER chart (level 13+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), who also appears as a mascot character in the song's April Fools' promotional video.
Who designed the EXPERT chart for ハジマリノピアノ?
The EXPERT chart (level 10+) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko).
How many key changes does ハジマリノピアノ have?
The composer has informally noted approximately 28 key modulations throughout the piece, though the exact count is debated and he invited community corrections.
What BPM is ハジマリノピアノ?
The song runs at a consistent 190 BPM.