The alto clef is less common than the treble or bass clef, however it plays an essential role for instruments like the viola. When learning sheet music musicians who are used to reading treble or bass clef alto clef can often take a little time to adjust to. Skoove is here to help by breaking …
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Understanding the treble clef is one of the first and most important steps when learning to read sheet music. If you feel like your right-hand notes aren’t as confident as you’d like, don’t worry Skoove is here to help you build a solid understanding of the treble clef. In this article, we’ll break down the …
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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. Learning bass clef is a vital component of learning to read sheet music. So …
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Sight reading when a musician reads a piece of sheet music they have never seen before. This skill can feel challenging to learn. However, with consistent practice and effort it is possible to develop your skills and become a proficient sight reader. In this article, we will explore the basics of sight reading on the …
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Interesting fact “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” originated as a 16th-century English carol where carolers would demand treats like “figgy pudding” from wealthy households and refuse to leave until they were given some. The song was a playful but persistent demand, with the lyrics “We won’t go until we get some!” Want to learn …
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Interesting fact The “Chopsticks” piano song wasn’t always called “Chopsticks”. When it was first published in 1877, it was named “The Celebrated Chop Waltz” and was written by a 16-year-old British composer, Euphemia Allen. She used the pen name Arthur de Lulli, and this ended up being the only piece she ever published. The “Chopsticks” …
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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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Ear training is a useful skill that involves developing your musical ear to understand and identify what you hear in music. Sound like a lot? Don’t worry, Skoove is here to help. This article will help you understand ear training for beginners, with rhythm, pitch, chord, scale and harmonic progression recognition with simple explanations, perfect …
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Music symbols are used to convey music in its written form. They show musicians how to play everything from notes, rhythms, performance directions and dynamics to the structure of pieces as a whole. As you can imagine, knowing how these symbols look and understanding what they mean is crucial for someone learning how to play …
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Learning how to play scales on piano can be fun, especially once you get them under your fingers. Some people shy away from piano scales thinking they’re boring or difficult. However, being able to play up and down on the piano with speed and agility is a great skill to have. We’ll look at some …
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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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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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