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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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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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. C minor chords are built from the C minor key …
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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Learning to play the piano is an exciting journey and as you progress, introducing pedal technique becomes a crucial step in shaping your sound. Pedals allow you to connect melodies, support harmonies and bring greater expressiveness to your playing. They can make even simple pieces sound resonant and impactful. Skoove has created this beginners guide …
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Middle C is often the first note the beginners need to identify when learning how to play piano. It is a solid foundation to begin any piano study. Skoove is here to help you understand this fundamental of both piano and music theory with this helpful guide for beginners. We will be looking at what …
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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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The piano is one of the most versatile instruments you can learn how to play. At first learning piano keys can feel overwhelming. However, knowing your way around a keyboard is a vital skill for any musician. In this article we will cover all the basics you need to know about piano keys. Skoove is …
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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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