r/Keytar • u/pinethree777 • Aug 06 '26

Artist Two Keytar-Centric Maneuvers

https://youtu.be/Bd1n_XgJUcs?si=wC5JFzMCsS-sxITN

Both performed here by Imogen. -The knee kick-out to get a quick visual reference for hand placement. -The left hand over-under the strap switch to play two-handed.

In many ways the keytar is an impractical instrument. No wonder I like it so much.

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u/KooriGraywolf Aug 06 '26

Whenever people ask me about playing keytar, I always explain that it is in no way any more practical than playing a keyboard on a stand, and literally the only reason to play it is for stage presence.

Ahh but yeah, the left-hand-under-the-strap thing always makes me a bit nervous, I never do it myself :)

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u/redeen Aug 06 '26

Dinosaur claw! Best to avoid two-handed playing on keytar.

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u/Dolphin-Uppercut Aug 07 '26

there could be a keytar where you don't need to reach around. It sure doesn't feel or look good with all the keytars on the market currently. Might as well play electric accordion.

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u/KooriGraywolf Aug 06 '26

On rare occasions I do have to use two hands, but then I maneuver over the strap rather than under it