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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Classical music is beautiful and timeless. The range of emotion, depth of character, and intriguing shifts in dynamic and mood have helped cement classical piano music’s place in music history. Many pianists study these classical pieces for a number of reasons. They are part of the vocabulary of piano music, they help improve all facets …
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I was on a flight the other day and I saw a guy taking out a guitar which looks like it was designed for travel. He plugged a small set of headphones into it, and started playing. I could hear a bit from the strings, but it was quiet. He got in a solid hour …
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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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Once again, it’s holiday season! Another year has flown by and hopefully you’ve been practicing the piano and increasing your sight reading skills and the number of songs you can play. Now is one of the best times to set about learning new Christmas songs on the piano. Even if you are a complete beginner, Christmas …
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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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The piano keyboard holds many beautiful and interesting patterns. The keyboard can also look a little overwhelming for those who are just starting out! Fortunately, you can sound like a great pianist just by playing a few keys. In this newsletter, we will explore the black keys on the piano. We will first learn the …
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Are you an adult student who perhaps played piano as a child and are interested in starting again? Deciding to play the piano again is one of the best decisions you can make. Not only are there myriad benefits in practicing an instrument for your mental and creative health, practicing piano is just plain fun! …
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You know a smash hit when you hear it. Smash hits are the songs you hear on the radio that make you want to sing at the top of your lungs. They are the songs everyone at the party knows. And they inspire countless people to begin playing musical instruments! Wouldn’t it be fun if …
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Jazz theory refers to a particular area of music theory that relates to the chord progression, scales, melodies, and rhythms primarily used in jazz music. It uses the same tools as more traditional music theory, but can be applied in a generally more free-form way to analyze and communicate more abstract concepts. Jazz music can …
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