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Electronic keyboard supported by a strap around shoulders like a guitar
A keytar is a keyboard instrument similar to a synthesizer or MIDI controller that is supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, similar to the way a guitar is held. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: KeytarA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Funny Keytar Notebook Journal - Talk to Me about Playing the Keytar - 7. 44x9. 69 Composition Book College RuledThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Multisensory Plucked Instrument Modeling in Unity3D: From Keytar to Accurate String PrototypingCited 7 times
- Go sideways: Roland keytarsA closely related topic
- Go sideways: List of keytarsA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun A relatively lightweight keyboard or synthesizer supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, as a guitar is supported by a guitar strap.
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Funny Keytar Notebook Journal - Talk to Me about Playing the Keytar - 7. 44x9. 69 Composition Book College RuledInstrumental Stationary · 2018
- 📕SOLO LAS MEJORES MAMÁS QUE QUIEREN Keytar NACEN en ESTE MUNDOZeroual Abdelkader · 2021
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