Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Sheet music is a language, and sometimes learning to read a new language can be challenging. This is a very special type of language called music notation, and we use lots of different types of images and pictures to help musicians tell the difference between different notes. … Continue reading Piano accidentals and how to use them!
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips “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 … Continue reading Exploring “Clair de Lune” with Skoove
GUITARHABITS Last Updated on January 4, 2022 by Klaus Crow Happy new year to all of you! May 2022 bring you good health and utmost joy. While some things are beyond our control there is a lot we can do ourselves to improve our health and overall happiness. As a practicing musician (and a human … Continue reading Guitar Music & Health Goals for 2022
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Many pianists wonder what is the difference between jazz vs. classical piano. Are the two styles really that different? Are there different techniques involved in classical vs. jazz music styles? Are there different approaches to music in jazz piano vs. classical piano? What would I need to … Continue reading Jazz and classical piano: closer than you might think
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Transposition is often shrouded in mystery, especially to piano players who haven’t been playing very long. Anyone who studies music theory will learn how to transpose music. People who play transposing instruments such as alto saxophone, clarinet or bass are already familiar with the concept. If you’ve … Continue reading Everything you need to know about music transposition
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips 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. … Continue reading Celebrate your piano skills by playing these Christmas songs!
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips A melody is one of the basic elements of music. Melodies are the part of music that is above the chords and rhythm. They can come in many shapes and sizes, and can have lyrics or be instrumental. They can be played very high, or very low. … Continue reading Melody in music: how to identify what you hear
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips If you’ve ever asked yourself “what is harmony in music” this is going to help you to understand more about how harmony in music works, which will in turn help you to improve your piano playing. Harmony is a vital part of any piece of music. The … Continue reading Learn how to create harmony in music
TheGuitarLesson.com Guitar Exercises for Beginners by Guitar Head | Book Review appeared first on TheGuitarLesson.com, a site filled with great online guitar lessons for beginners. Guitar instructors say that a good player is made in the practice room. This is because it’s the only place where you can build the muscle memory, stamina, and dexterity … Continue reading Guitar Exercises for Beginners by Guitar Head | Book Review
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips 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 … Continue reading Learn easy piano songs for beginners
