Want to know how to play piano chords? Are you looking for a quick, clear guide to help you get to grips with basic piano chords? You’re in the right place. Formed by playing two, three or more notes together, basic piano chords can shape the emotional tone and structure of a piece of music. …
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Interesting fact The song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” has been used in numerous studies as a way of researching children’s development in vocal pitch accuracy, in music therapy for feeding and sleeping in premature infants, and as a way of encouraging children to compose and improvise music. If you’ve just sat down at the piano …
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Did you know “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was based on a true story? Sarah Josepha Hale wrote the famous nursery rhyme inspired by a little girl, Mary Sawyer, from Boston whose little lamb followed her to school one day in 1816. Are you interested in playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on the …
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Did you know? Did you know the “Hot Cross Buns” song actually began as an English street vendor’s advertising jingle. In the eighteenth century, vendors in London would shout “Hot cross buns!” in the streets to attract customers to buy their freshly baked sweet buns. Over time, this catchy call turned into the nursery rhyme …
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Do you know? Amazingly, Beethoven wrote this piece and put it in a drawer and seemed to forget about it. It was discovered later and published about 40 years after the composer’s death. The title “Fur Elise” was not actually the title Beethoven gave the piece. Who “Elise” was is not really clear but …
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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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Video tutorial Learn to play piano classics like this step by step. Start a free trial today! Introduction “Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2” by Chopin is a renowned piano piece that belongs to his collection of nocturnes, a genre he significantly contributed to during the Romantic era. Chopin, a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, composed …
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Welcome to Skoove’s 21-Day Piano Challenge! Designed for absolute piano beginners, this course offers a clear path to building essential piano skills in just three weeks. Through daily 30-minute practice sessions, you’ll learn fundamental techniques, play melodies and chords and explore basic music theory. With structured guidance and diverse song selections, you’ll gain the confidence …
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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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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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“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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