“Counting Stars” almost didn’t make it onto the radio. Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic, wrote the song while on tour, after a long night of insomnia and scrolling YouTube for musical inspiration. The song ended up becoming one of the band’s biggest hits, with over 4 billion views on YouTube and chart-topping success …
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“Amazing Grace” was written by John Newton, a former slave ship captain who turned his life around and became a minister. The lyrics reflect his personal journey from guilt to redemption, giving even more depth to the line “I once was lost, but now am found.” Few songs carry as much emotion and recognition as …
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Canon in D was composed by Johann Pachelbel in the late 1600s. After being forgotten for centuries, it rose to fame in the 20th century. It is now one of the most beloved classical pieces ever. You’ve probably heard it at weddings, in movies and hummed along without even realizing it. At Skoove, we’ve created …
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Beethoven composed Ode to Joy while he was almost completely deaf. He couldn’t hear the music, but he still created one of the most powerful melodies ever written. Do you want to learn Ode to Joy on the piano? Well, you’re in the right place! It’s one of the most well-known tunes in the world, …
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Why learn how to read sheet music? Reading sheet music is normally considered a key skill for a musician of any instrument, not just aspiring pianists. Sheet music is the written form of music, so it’s how pieces and songs are preserved by the composer. Then you, the learner, can take that sheet music and …
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Learning your favourite songs on the piano is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to get better as a musician. If you’re just starting out, finding easy piano songs for beginners is a smart move, they bring quicker progress and help you stay motivated. Whether you dream of playing pop hits, calming classics, …
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The tune wasn’t originally written for birthdays at all. In 1893, sisters Patty and Mildred Hill composed it as a classroom greeting called “Good Morning to All.” Over time, people added the birthday lyrics and it slowly became the celebration anthem we all sing today. Want to surprise someone on their special day? Learning …
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What’s the hardest piano song ever written? Ask ten pianists and you’ll probably get ten different answers, and each one might be right. Some pieces challenge even the most advanced players, with complex rhythms, wide hand spans, and incredible speed. What feels “hard” often depends on your own experience and style. A piece that seems …
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Have you ever looked at a piece of piano music and noticed that it is split into two separate parts? These two parts show the treble clef and bass clef. Often these clefs dictate which notes to play in which hands. Most beginners learn to read the treble clef first. So if you feel like …
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The C minor chord (Cm) is C, E-flat, G. You play it by putting your fingers on those notes all at once and voila! You’ve got a sad sounding chord perfect for moody music, Skoove will show you the easiest finger positions to get started. We will also take a look at some common chord …
Want to get started with minor chords? Skoove has got you covered, A minor is a great place to start. This triad can add emotion and weight to your music. In this article we will look at how to play the A minor chord, all of its inversions and which fingers to use for each. …
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The C major chord is often where a piano chord journey begins. It sounds clear, bright, and just plain great, even if it’s the very first chord you ever play. In this article we will look at how to play the C major chord, all of its inversions and what fingerings to use. We will …
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