Have you noticed those two stacked numbers at the beginning of sheet music and wondered what they mean? These are time signatures. Understanding them is essential for keeping a beat and understanding rhythm in music. Skoove is here to break down this fundamental part of music notation in clear and simple steps. Let’s explore how …
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Whereas Bach, Mozart and Beethoven are household names around the world, talented female pianists have not enjoyed the same limelight as their male counterparts. While it is true that there were not as many female pianists in the late 18th century, times have changed drastically since then. Some of the greatest pianists to ever grace …
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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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We are thrilled and excited to release composer-pianist Florian Christl’s beautiful composition, “Fly” on Skoove! Sony Classical released Florian’s new album, “Episodes” on May 8th, 2020. We wanted to find out more about what makes Florian tick as a pianist, as a composer as well as a person. The passionate musician behind the album shines …
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For Mother’s Day, it is common to give your mom a cute card or some flowers and chocolates. But this year think about making a personal and uplifting program of songs you can play that your mom would enjoy. If you decide that part of your gift to your mom this year is to play …
Celebrate your mom with Mother’s Day Songs on piano Read More »
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 …
Top ten songs to play for Easter holidays Read More »
We are thrilled to announce that we just released remme’s last song “Get Older” on Skoove! If you don’t know remme, he is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Eindhoven, Netherlands. His interest in music started at the age of six when he began playing the guitar, picking out tunes he listened to on the radio. Freshly …
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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 …
COVID-19 – Free piano lessons from Skoove during the Corona outbreak Read More »
If you’re about to buy a piano, it’s a pretty big deal and there are several things to consider before you take the plunge.. How much do you want to spend? Where are you going to put it? And the biggest question – acoustic or digital? What’s the difference? Acoustic pianos are “real” pianos. The …
Acoustic or digital piano which one is better? Read More »
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