Category Archives: Piano and Keyboard

Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 – Now Available

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just released an all-new firmware update for their feature-packed COBALT8-Series synthesisers. COBALT8-Series firmware v2 redefines the sound and functionality of Modal Electronics’ extended virtual-analogue synths by adding various new forward-thinking features to inspire the creativity of musicians, producers … Continue reading Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 – Now Available

Solfege in music – What is solfege and how can you use it?

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips “Do re mi fa so la ti da” is an instantly recognizable refrain. This is especially true if you have ever watched “The Sound of Music”. This is an example of solfege patterns being used to help teach a musical scale. For most musicians who take up … Continue reading Solfege in music – What is solfege and how can you use it?

Famous Beethoven songs, concertos, and symphonies

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Few composers in the history of western music can be said to have achieved the same level of fame and musical honors we’ve attributed to Beethoven. Beethoven’s music is so ubiquitous that he finds himself as a member of the “3 B’s of Classical Music”, Bach, Beethoven, … Continue reading Famous Beethoven songs, concertos, and symphonies

Explore the piano all over the world for Diversity Awareness month

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Learning about a diverse range of musical artists is a great way to expand your knowledge, gather new inspiration, and experience new worlds and ideas. The universe of music is so vast and encompasses so many styles, cultures, and traditions that it would take several lifetimes to … Continue reading Explore the piano all over the world for Diversity Awareness month

The Model 10 Modular Synthesizer Returns to Production at the Moog Factory

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News One of Moog Music’s most beloved legacy instruments, the Model 10 modular synthesizer, is officially back in production at the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina. This re-issue of the instrument follows a limited-time production run in 2019 that helped enliven the large-format modular space and … Continue reading The Model 10 Modular Synthesizer Returns to Production at the Moog Factory

Review – GEWA PP-3 Stage Piano

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Here’s the latest review from our sister-site Keys Review of a GEWA PP-3 Stage Piano, featuring… GEWA Smart Touch keyboard – 88 weighted hammer action keys Smart operation via GEWA Piano Remote App (Android / iOS) Two-way speaker system Simple and modern user interface with 4 freely assignable favourite … Continue reading Review – GEWA PP-3 Stage Piano

Learn the expressive darkness of the F minor chord

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips The F minor chord is a wonderful, darker sounding triad that is commonly found in a number of popular songs and classical favorites. Learning to master the F minor chord is a basic skill on piano that will broaden your repertoire of chords, deepen your understanding of … Continue reading Learn the expressive darkness of the F minor chord

Modal Electronics ARGON8 Firmware v3 supercharges popular Wavetable Synthesisers

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just released an all-new firmware update for their critically-acclaimed feature-packed ARGON-Series synthesisers. Never content with a static approach to product development, ARGON-Series firmware v3 redefines the sound and functionality of Modal Electronics’ advanced Wavetable synths and adds a … Continue reading Modal Electronics ARGON8 Firmware v3 supercharges popular Wavetable Synthesisers

Erica Synths Announces LXR Drum Module

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Erica Synths announces its new LXR Drum Module, a compact and great-sounding percussion synthesizer based on the sound engine of the LXR-02 drum machine. While retaining the core interface of the LXR-02, this module adds the essential eurorack ingredient – assignable CV control over parameters and … Continue reading Erica Synths Announces LXR Drum Module