{"id":24143,"date":"2022-02-22T11:15:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T10:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edwinm29.sg-host.com\/?p=24143"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:41:57","slug":"dramatic-piano-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore dramatic piano hits with Skoove"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Candle_in_the_Wind\" >Candle in the Wind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Game_of_Thrones_Theme\" >Game of Thrones Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Jaws\" >Jaws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Pirates_of_the_Caribbean\" >Pirates of the Caribbean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Swan_Lake\" >Swan Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#We_Are_the_Champions\" >We Are the Champions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/#Dramatic_piano_music_is_all_around\" >Dramatic piano music is all around<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The piano is a dramatic instrument &#8211; 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 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pianissimos<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the piano can deliver huge drama at any moment. Not to mention the monumental worlds or texture and harmony unlocked by the ability to play multiple notes at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, there is an enormous universe of dramatic piano music to explore: from rock anthems, to classical melodies, to massive film hits and beyond. Take a look at some dramatic piano music from these worlds with Skoove this week and add some serious flair to your piano skills!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=&quot;componentContainer&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;h2Notable&quot;&gt;Start your musical journey&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fall in love with the music -&lt;\/strong&gt; Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy interactive piano lessons -&lt;\/strong&gt; Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords &amp; more.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get real-time feedback -&lt;\/strong&gt; Skoove&#039;s feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;846&quot; class=&quot;alignnone size-large&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;skooveButton skooveButtonWithin&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Book a trial lesson&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=btf&amp;utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&amp;t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&amp;st=No%20credit%20card%20required!&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Book a trial lesson&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;small&gt;No credit card details required&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class=\"componentContainer\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"column\"><div class=\"h2Notable\">Start your musical journey<\/div><ul><li><span><strong>Fall in love with the music -<\/strong> Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Enjoy interactive piano lessons -<\/strong> Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords & more.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Get real-time feedback -<\/strong> Skoove's feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"column\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" \/><\/div><\/div><small><\/small><a class=\"skooveButton skooveButtonWithin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book a trial lesson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=btf&utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&st=No%20credit%20card%20required!\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a trial lesson<\/a><small>No credit card details required<\/small><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Candle_in_the_Wind\"><\/span><strong>Candle in the Wind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Elton John - Candle In The Wind -( Solo Piano Cover) - Maximizer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Fd6slzvXTY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCandle in the Wind\u201d was originally composed by the legendary pianist Elton John with lyrics by Benny Taupin. The original version of the song is in the key of E major and debuted on John\u2019s 1973 album <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goodbye Yellowbrick Road<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While the song was initially inspired by Marilyn Monroe, the song burst back into the popular consciousness when John re-worked it as a tribute to Princess Diana in 1997.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCandle in the Wind\u201d is a great example of dramatic piano music. With big, powerful chords, strong themes, and a moving melody, you can check out this masterwork of piano perfection today with Skoove!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Candle in the Wind\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/616825423?h=60039ba7f7&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=421\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_of_Thrones_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Game of Thrones Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"GAME OF THRONES - The Piano Medley | Costantino Carrara\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UE0y8MHqT-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinematic music is a great source of inspiration for dramatic piano songs. And what better place to start than one of the most popular and iconic fantasy series of the last decade? The main theme from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great example of dramatic piano music and is a great melody to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn with online piano lessons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally composed by Ramin Djawadi in 2011, the theme begins in a minor key, moves to a major key, and then back to a minor key in order to help capture and express the shifting locations of the series. The original theme was composed on cello, but with Skoove it makes an excellent solo piano performance!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Game of Thrones - Ramin Djawadi\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/360540610?h=4a128553cb&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=365\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaws\"><\/span><strong>Jaws<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"JAWS Theme - Piano Cover\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9JdPW-zx3AM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable pieces of music from the last century, John Williams\u2019 theme from the 1975 Steven Spielberg movie <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaws<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a great example of dramatic piano music. While originally performed by a tuba in the higher register, the theme from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaws<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes an excellent solo piano performance. The theme is a simple movement of one <a href=\"\/blog\/understanding-piano-intervals\/\">basic piano interval<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a half-step. How can one move be so deceptively simple and incredibly suspenseful? So much so that the theme has become a meme of sorts for suspenseful or dramatic build-up scenarios. Enjoy learning this wonderful theme from John Williams with Skoove!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Jaws Theme - John Williams\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/360542204?h=94654fb66d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=313\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pirates_of_the_Caribbean\"><\/span><strong>Pirates of the Caribbean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Pirates of the Caribbean (Piano Solo) - Peter Bence\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ugfUPWIC1i8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another stellar example of dramatic music pulled from the world of cinema, the theme from the hit movie <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a perfect example of dramatic piano music. Composed primarily by Klaus Badelt in 2003 with assistance from Hans Zimmer and the crew at Remote Control Productions, the theme from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is primarily in the key of D minor, with a heavy emphasis on the flat sixth degree of the scale, giving it a more modal and epic feel. You will find this <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/harmony-in-music\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harmony in music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in many dramatic piano songs! Check it out this week with Skoove and dive into the wicked world of the pirates.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Pirates Of The Caribbean\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/375625490?h=9521cd8cd5&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=331\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swan_Lake\"><\/span><strong>Swan Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best examples of dramatic piano music from the classical world, the theme from <a href=\"\/blog\/tchaikovsky-compositions\/\">Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\u2019s<\/a> ballet <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swan Lake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is continuously stunning in its depth and beauty. Originally composed between 1875-76, the work was initially a flop at its debut performance in Moscow in 1877. However, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swan Lake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has since become one of the greatest and most loved ballets of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main theme is primarily in the key of A minor with two <a href=\"\/blog\/piano-chords\/\">main piano chords<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It begins with a move around an A minor triad in the right hand, then moves to an F major triad, then back to an A minor triad. This move is the same exact move that we saw in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">theme. You will commonly find this move in dramatic piano music!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the theme from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swan Lake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Skoove and explore the darker side of dramatic piano songs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Swan lake\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/670662480?h=3860b3b060&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=420\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_Are_the_Champions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>We Are the Champions<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Queen - We Are The Champions (Live)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KXw8CRapg7k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How could any exploration of dramatic piano songs not include something from the powerful British rock band Queen? Queen practically wrote the book on dramatic piano music in rock during their career. \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d was originally composed by the band\u2019s lead singer Freddie Mercury and features a beautiful piano accompaniment, likewise composed and performed by Mercury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d is one of the most popular and successful songs of all time and is often heard at sporting events, ceremonies, and other dramatic moments. It is uplifting, thrilling, and exciting music. Learning this song with Skoove is a great way to dig into the champion inside of you!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 46.27% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"We are the champions\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/681313970?background=1&amp;h=e01184af25&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the course\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/redirect?page=410\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dramatic_piano_music_is_all_around\"><\/span><strong>Dramatic piano music is all around<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find great examples of dramatic piano songs all around us. Whether you favor the classics like Tchaikovsky, film music hits like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaws<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or heavy rock anthems like \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d or \u201cCandle in the Wind\u201d, Skoove has dramatic piano music for all ability levels to enjoy, also on <a href=\"\/blog\/virtual-piano\/\">the virtual piano<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out a few of these dramatic piano songs this week and see what characteristics you can find in common between them. Remember the connections we uncovered between the themes from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swan Lake <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Certainly you can find some more connections like those! Have fun practicing this week with Skoove and add some drama to your piano music!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Skoove\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/479012867?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/app\/account\/promotion\/ONBOARDING\/12-month?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=contextual&#038;utm_campaign=free-trial&#038;utm_content=contextual-link-free-trial\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Author of this blog post:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6965 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Author-Box-Edward-1.png\" alt=\"Edward Bond\" width=\"212\" height=\"217\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Eddie Bond is a multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, and music instructor currently based in Seattle, Washington USA. He has performed extensively in the US, Canada, Argentina, and China, released over 40 albums, and has over a decade experience working with music students of all ages and ability levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The piano is a dramatic instrument &#8211; 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 &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"\/blog\/dramatic-piano-songs\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Explore dramatic piano hits with Skoove<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":24223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Explore dramatic piano hits with Skoove","_seopress_titles_desc":"The piano can be an extremely dramatic instrument. 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