What is sight reading in music? Sight reading when a musician reads a piece of sheet music they have never seen before. Whether you’re playing for your own enjoyment or performing in front of an audience, having the ability to sight-read can greatly enhance your playing abilities and musical knowledge. Piano sight reading can be …
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Learning the notes on the piano and how to read them is important if you want to play your favorite songs. This guide is here to help you feel more confident about finding your way around the keyboard and understanding sheet music. We’ll start by explaining what piano notes are. We will then show you …
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Once again, it’s holiday season! Another year has flown by and hopefully you’ve been practicing the piano and increasing your sight reading skills and the number of songs you can play. Now is one of the best times to set about learning new Christmas songs on the piano. Even if you are a complete beginner, Christmas …
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The piano is without a doubt one of the most flexible and popular instruments, appearing in almost every musical genre. The piano is present in many genres, from classical to jazz to blues to rock and pop. This week, we will look at some of the most popular piano playing styles to give you a …
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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we at Skoove are making some of our premium content available for free to help those who may be struggling during these difficult times. We hope we can make your time spent at home more enjoyable with music. From now on: Our beginner piano course is available on the …
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At music’s core lies the concept of ‘texture’ – a fundamental element that defines the overall quality and complexity of a musical piece. Texture in music is akin to the weave of a fabric. It’s about how the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements are combined to create the overall sound of a composition. In this …
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Ever noticed those two stacked numbers at the beginning of sheet music and wondered what they mean? They’re called time signatures, and understanding them is essential for keeping the beat and making music. Let’s explore how they help musicians play, read, and interpret music more effectively. What are time signatures? Time signatures, or meter, are …
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Few composers in the history of western music have achieved the same level of fame and musical honors as Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s music is so ubiquitous that he finds himself as a member of the “3 B’s of Classical Music”, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Ludwig van Beethoven composed for a wide range of instruments …
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“I can’t play piano” ? There are two reasons you’ll never say this again. Firstly, because by the end of this article you will have played music, even if you don’t have a piano. Secondly, because this article will turbo charge your learning, by exposing common limiting thoughts and replacing them with empowering ones. This …
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From blues to jazz and from funk to RnB and hip hop, Black musicians have had a monumental impact on the history of music. Their achievements are endlessly inspiring and are crucial to study and understand, not just during Black History Month, but for a lifetime. What would music be without Prince or Duke Ellington? …
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If you are just starting out on the piano, mastering scales and arpeggios will make learning a song far easier. Rather than seeing each dot as a lone note, you’ll be able to spot a pattern of notes and know very quickly what it is and how to play it. You’ll find these patterns come …
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Easter is a joyful time of the year accented with the bursts of color from tulips, daffodils and crocuses and, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, a determined sun squeezing through the winter clouds. Nothing lifts the spirits and generates hope like music, and when you combine it with the early signs of life that …
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