This is the South Korea streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. While K-pop dominates charts from Los Angeles to Lagos, Korean listeners also show remarkable loyalty to their domestic artists. 77% of South Korea’s Spotify Top 200 features …
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This is the Japan streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. While American pop dominates global charts, Japan remains unusually resistant. As the world’s second-largest music market by revenue, 81% of Japan’s Spotify Top 200 features local acts, ranking …
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Local artists dominate 85% of India’s streaming charts. Costa Rica? Zero. Not a single local artist made their national charts all year. What drives such extreme differences in musical loyalty? Music embodies the essence of a nation’s culture. When local artists break out, they become sources of pride for their communities. Yet, streaming data reveals …
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This is the Germany-specific deep dive from our global study on music streaming patterns across 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. Hip-hop has conquered German streaming. Analysis of Spotify’s Top 200 charts reveals that 73% of German artists’ streaming success flows to rappers, while electronic music captures just 12% and traditional rock barely …
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This is the UK streaming behaviour deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, Britain once challenged America’s musical supremacy. Today, the tables have turned: UK listeners stream American artists twice as much as their …
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This is the French-specific deep dive from our global study on music streaming patterns across 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. Across much of Europe, local music is losing ground to international hits. But France is a striking exception. While the UK surrenders 71% of its charts to foreign artists and Spain sees …
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Do you know how to identify the value of the notated silences known as ‘rests’ when reading sheet music? While listening to a song, it’s common to overlook the pauses and silences, as your ear naturally gravitates towards active elements like lyrics, catchy melodies, or rhythms. Rests contribute significantly to music’s structure and expression. Understanding …
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One of the most exciting phases in your piano journey is the transition from beginner to intermediate. Once you realize that your skills are increasing and you are able to take on more challenging pieces, your motivation to continue progressing will often soar! However, transitioning to a more intermediate level is not free of challenges …
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Not all piano books for beginners are created equal, what works wonderfully for one child might leave another feeling confused or bored. Choosing the right book depends on more than just age; it’s about matching the book’s style and structure with your child’s unique needs, learning environment, and goals. If you’re ready to explore the …
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Music is a magical way for children to express themselves. Learning the piano opens the door to a world of creativity. Fun piano songs for kids provide the perfect introduction, blending fun and simplicity with essential musical skills. In this article, we’ll explore a selection of kids’ piano songs that are beloved around the world. …
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Let’s face it—getting kids to stick with piano practice can sometimes feel like convincing them to eat their vegetables. One minute they’re excited about learning a new song, and the next they’re sliding off the bench like jelly. But what if you could turn practice time into play time? That’s where piano games come in. …
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Have you ever wondered what are seventh chords? If so, you’re in the right place, Skoove is here to help. 7th chords are commonly found in all music. Genres like jazz and blues are synonymous with the sound of seventh chords. These interesting piano chords add a bit more flavour than standard chords and are …
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