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
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
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
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips The E major chord is a wonderful, bright sounding chord. It is commonly found in many songs and learning how to play it quickly and easily is a foundational part of learning to play chords on the piano. Let’s dive into some of the basics of the … Continue reading Master the bright and resonant E major 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
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
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
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Free to all current Minimoog Model D iOS App owners, and just $24.99 for new users, this update to the app makes it easy and affordable for musicians of all levels to harness the legendary sound of the Minimoog Model D inside their favorite DAW. Now … Continue reading Moog Releases Software Version of Iconic Minimoog Model D Synth, Compatible with All Major DAWs
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has announced Filton, a 20HP Dual Analogue Transistor Ladder Filter Module for Eurorack. Based on the most popular classic filter design in synth history, Filton delivers the distinctive saturated transistor overdrive, resonant harmonic peaks and warm analogue timbres that is adored … Continue reading Modal Electronics Launches Filton as Exclusive Kickstarter Project
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Learning how to balance your hands on the piano is an important skill to develop. Developing solid and consistent control over your tone, dynamics, and articulation is a skill that is not built overnight. It takes months and years of practice to build a strong sound on … Continue reading It’s all in the hands: balance, dynamics, and tone
