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 theyāre boring or difficult. However, being able to play up and down on the piano with speed and agility is a great skill to have. Weāll 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? Youāre 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 itās how pieces and songs are preserved by the composer. Then you, the learner, can take that sheet music and …
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Confused by piano notes? Youāre not alone. When you start learning piano, the best place to begin is understanding how notes are named and where to find them. Knowing the notes on the keyboard and how to read them is important if you want to play your favorite songs. This essential Skoove guide is here …
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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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āThe Sorcererās Apprenticeā piano song wasnāt originally written for the piano at all, it started as a full orchestra piece by French composer Paul Dukas in 1897. It became world-famous when Disney used it in Fantasia (1940) with Mickey Mouse as the mischievous apprentice who brings a broom to life. Thanks to that movie, millions …
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Did you know? Did you know the āHot Cross Bunsā song actually began as an English street vendorās advertising jingle. In the eighteenth century, vendors in London would shout āHot cross buns!ā 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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Jingle Bells wasnāt actually written as a Christmas song! James Lord Pierpont composed it in 1857 under the title āThe One Horse Open Sleigh.ā It was meant for a Thanksgiving performance, but its catchy melody and snowy sleigh-ride lyrics quickly made it a Christmas favorite. The holidays wouldnāt feel the same without a cheerful round …
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The tune wasnāt originally written for birthdays at all. In 1893, sisters Patty and Mildred Hill composed it as a classroom greeting called āGood Morning to All.ā 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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Did you know āMary Had a Little Lambā 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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Interesting fact The song āTwinkle Twinkle Little Starā has been used in numerous studies as a way of researching childrenās 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 youāve just sat down at the piano …
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When Don McLean recorded American Pie in 1971, the piano track was played by legendary session musician Paul Griffin. Heād also worked with Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin and his lively, rolling piano style gave American Pie its unmistakable drive. McLean himself later said that the song really ācame togetherā once Griffinās piano part was …
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