Do you know? The âBlue Danube waltz“ wasn’t an instant hit when Johann Strauss II first introduced it in 1867. It only became world-famous later, especially after it was featured in Stanley Kubrickâs classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey, where the graceful waltz plays during a spaceship docking scene. Since then, itâs been heard everywhere …
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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 composerâs death. The title âFur Eliseâ was not actually the title Beethoven gave the piece. Who âEliseâ was is not really clear but …
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Do you know? The melody of âCanât Help Falling in Loveâ wasnât completely new when Elvis recorded it in 1961. It was actually adapted from a French love song written in the 1700s called âPlaisir dâamour.â Few songs feel as timeless and heartfelt as Canât Help Falling in Love. The moment those first notes ring …
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Interesting fact When Pink Floyd recorded âAnother Brick in the Wall (Part 2),â they added something unforgettable, a choir of schoolchildren singing the famous line âWe donât need no educationâ. Producer Bob Ezrin invited kids from a London school into the studio and their voices gave the track its powerful, rebellious sound. Ready to play …
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Do you know? James Cameron, the director of the film, Titanic didnât want a song for the film. James Horner wrote and recorded it without telling Cameron and presented it to him complete. Upon hearing it, Cameron changed his mind! Are you ready to bring the Titanic theme to life on your keys? In this …
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This popular song by Bill Withers has proved its place in history since it was released in 1972 and has been covered by many performers. It earned a place as number 1 with Billboardâs Hot 100 as well as the Soul Singles charts. Also. this is a great song to start with if youâre …
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âFly Me to the Moonâ was originally composed by Bart Howard in 1954. However, the version most people know was recorded nearly 10 years later by Frank Sinatra, accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album “It Might as Well Be Swing”. By 1995, the song had been recorded nearly 300 times, making …
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Interesting fact “Imagine” was originally written as a poem by John Lennon. He penned the lyrics in 1971, inspired by his wife, Yoko Ono and her book Grapefruit, which contained similar poetic lines. The songâs powerful message about peace and unity resonated with listeners worldwide, making it one of the most iconic and enduring songs …
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Do you know? Leonard Cohen worked on “Hallelujah” for almost five years, writing and rewriting the lyrics over and over again. Itâs said that he drafted anywhere from 80 to 180 different verses before finally choosing the version that made it onto the album. If youâve ever wanted to know how to play “Hallelujah” …
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Interesting fact The arrangement first appeared in his 1989 Japanese TV special, “A David Foster Christmas Card” and was included on the 1993 album The Christmas Album, featuring a massive orchestral and choral arrangement. Looking for a magical song to light up your piano this holiday season? “Carol of the Bells” is a beloved Christmas …
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Interesting fact Paul McCartney wrote the song in 1968 to comfort Julian Lennon, John Lennonâs son, during John and Cynthiaâs divorce. The original line was âHey Julesâ, but Paul changed it to âJudeâ because he thought it sounded better. Itâs time to learn “Hey Jude” on piano step by step. At Skoove we keep things …
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Did you know? âFive Little Ducksâ is believed to come from traditional counting songs that date back to the early 20th century. Versions appeared in North American folk music collections long before it became a preschool classic. Ready to learn “Five Little Ducks” today? Skoove is here to help you navigate Five Little Ducks on …
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