Learning piano scales, and getting the most out of your practice, is all about your attitude. To the beginner, practicing scales might seem like a tedious and boring task. However, if you shift your perspective and view the practice of scales as an important tool in your repertoire of ways to become a better pianist, …
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Jazz is one of the most interesting, unique, and controversial musical inventions in recent memory. Much like rock and roll, funk, electronic, and hip-hop, jazz is part of the Black American music canon and is full of virtuoso musicians, iconoclastic characters, and a melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic language and history all of its own. In …
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We all love the piano. After all, that is why we are here, right? The piano is one of the coolest instruments ever created. So what better way to celebrate this 88 key wonder of modern music than with a special day dedicated to it? World Piano Day, first declared in 2015 by the pianist …
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Chrome Music Lab is an exceptional project from Google that will get your creative juices flowing and your inner composer composing. It’s an ideal assistant for those who want to train their ear or who simply don’t have access to a standard physical keyboard. Play around for a few minutes a day, and you’ll be …
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The piano is a dramatic instrument – there is no doubt about it. What other acoustic instrument has such an enormous range, both in register and dynamic? From some of the deepest and lowest pitches to the lightest of pianissimos, the piano can deliver huge drama at any moment. Not to mention the monumental worlds …
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Practicing with a metronome is one of the best ways to improve your time feel and rhythmic consistency! A metronome is a tool that keeps time for musicians to practice with. The original metronome consisted of a weighted pendulum that could be set to different tempos, generally ranging from about 40 bpm, or largo, to …
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Everyone loves a good piano cover song. Learning a favorite tune is certainly fun, but it is more enjoyable to perform well-loved songs for friends and family. Many hit tunes of the last decades were not originally written solely for piano, but with a few small changes they become great popular piano covers. This week, …
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The metronome is one of the most valuable practice tools available to you as a pianist. A piano metronome produces a steady pulse, which will help you to stay in time when playing and improve your rhythmic skills. The pulse can be sped up or slowed down by adjusting the tempo, which is usually measured …
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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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“Clair de Lune” by the French Impressionist composer Claude Debussy is one of the defining pieces of classical piano music. The piece is instantly recognizable, evocative, and powerful. Conjuring images of the luminescence of the moon, the subtleties of the night sky, and a strong feeling of melancholic nostalgia, “Clair de Lune” is a must-learn …
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It’s a common misconception that your ability to learn new things and pick up new skills is truncated, diminished, or otherwise compromised once you reach adulthood. You hear about classical and pop musicians getting their start on the piano at age three or five or seven and then transitioning to other instruments or to composition, …
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Skoove has a wide range of easy piano songs to play for beginners. Whether you enjoy classic soul and rock hits or more contemporary pop songs and RnB, Skoove has many sheet music options that are suitable for beginning pianists. Take a look at our list of songs and dive in! Start with easy piano …
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