Guitar Strings In a Toy Piano

[@Postdotfuzz]

You should put the felt on the hammers so it reduces the click but not the resonance.

[@CasioChaosTheory]

Simon, have a look at the Rickenbacker 360/12 string guitar tuner layout. That was quite an ingenious way of fitting double the number of tuners onto a standard size headstock by alternating them 90 degrees from each other. Maybe that could work for the toy piano? 🤔

[@OptiVids]

Sometimes I’m not sure why I even watch these videos…

[@morbidmanmusic]

That is a sign that your mind is relaxed and comfortable for that moment.

[@BusyElectrons]

Same. I'm not a musician but I love this channel (and LMNC) because they think so far outside the box that it sparks my creativity in other areas. Plus I think the music they make is really cool.

[@stevecann3394]

Me neither, but I do...

[@neaippehtuuppin]

First sign of reversing cult indoctrination.

[@mr.peetatto6469]

Its because you like music

[@adamhumphrey6295]

Felt pads on the hammers?

[@EpicureMammon]

The little jam piece at the end should have been in LIttle Big Planet. For some reason, it really got me.

[@Craggy1sland]

14:12 this piece from here through to the end is beautiful

[@neaippehtuuppin]

Classic, the sauna is used for extra storage.

[@U014B]

If you want to fit all the strings on, you can use zither pins and a tuning wrench. If you lay them out so the bass strings are near the top of the piano and the trebles are further down, you should be able to use the same gauge (not gouge 😉) string for multiple keys. You can even string them through the bottom rod like you did with the piano strings.

[@anthonywestbrook2155]

Came here to suggest the same. They're way cheaper than tuning pegs as well.

[@anthonywestbrook2155]

Though they'll be harder than hell to tune, as short as the strings will be.

[@OptiVids]

Hey Simon, build a bridge-like construction on top with the same colour and finish, so you’ll have a whole new level for string tuners. Better be strong tho, cause it will need to support a lot of tension from the strings…

[@TBoneProductionsVB]

yep then nails to align and set their scale length to where the lower tuners are. Actually I'd do that to all but the lowest strings so the scale length gets progressively shorter for the higher notes.

[@666THEMARK666]

@11:00 from here on, till the end of time. "Gauge" will be forever known as "Gouge" 😂❤

[@-ljk-]

gauge is a stupid spelling anyway

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

I'll just add this so Simon can see what the previous pronunciation was: gauge was previously pronounced like 'gayge'.

[@Mr_Transistor]

So here's what you should do. Make a separate peice of wood to host all of the tuners. Put it on the back of the piano on a hinge with some kind of stop to keep it from flheadstock. And then you will have the ability to modulate the strings like a whammy bar. Maybe stagger the tuners or have them at an ascending angle like some electric guitar headstocks.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Another person you should introduce yourself to, is Björk. 😉

[@capnskustomworks]

“Somewhat Playable” is my aim for every instrument I have made. 😄 That is outstanding, I love the sound of the new strings, and of the the disassembly as well!!! I think , similarly to ASMR, that ye need to create a whole new genre of Ambient Musician Background Noises. (Which, obviously, the next step is to remix.) 🥰🥰🥰 And here, in the Midwest US, I’ve always heard “String Gauge” pronounced similarly to “Nic Cage,” like “StrinGAj” kindof! 😆 Excellent work, I very much look forward to the continued Evolution of the Toy Piano!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@williefleete]

I’m guessing the original toy used chime bars instead of strings

[@MyNameIsNotActuallyRosco]

it seems like this guy has never stopped making crazy and interesting videos since I last watched a few years back haha. This channel is the definition of "work with what you got"

[@Briansm15]

9:52 just use a 12 string set of guitar strings for white keys an use thin bass strings if possible

[@djsusan00]

Maybe some Gibson firebird inline style tuners on the back, because they are positioned on the back, and you can have them directly under the tuners that are already there in between them so it's like staggered.

[@CurtisMenton]

This is kind of like a Marxophone!

[@masterrevillo5760]

What if you put pickups inside it? You'd basically be converting a toy piano to a Clav, which I think would be super cool.

[@J.Burrough]

For the strings use banjo style tuners coming from the back instead of top in addition to the tuners already in place. Where there’s a will there’s a way👍 You got this.

[@MYGAS21]

You can play ancient Greek melodies with this.

[@alastpicturefromvoyager]

Super cool, and very nice final track !

[@PhillipRaymondGoodman]

I guess the solution to he problem of how to get all the other strings on would be to have a headstock

[@neonorange]

The jam at the end was cool 🧡

[@paulrose]

Not sure if this would work or not but to help with the string tension you could try placing a nail/screw at the bottom and wrapping the string around it so it doubles back on its self then attaches to a bridge at the top. The string would be twice as long as I’m assuming would need more tension to achieve the desired note. To take this idea further you can make the hammer hit both sides of the string to create interesting dissonances as it’s unlikely both sides of the string will be the same note.

[@theo9952]

John Cage would love this.

[@jeffreylewis4767]

Put a harp-like string holder on top, you may not have to tune it with guitar tuners.

[@magnuswootton6181]

sounds very much like guitar plucks.

[@trentonmanson9247]

You can use the straight style pegs. You see those on banjo and ukuleles where the tuning keys are on the backside os head stock. Black friday sales?

[@thegailen]

Maybe you can use string trees to fit more tuners.

[@randyharrigan4790]

I would love to get a compilation of all the short masterpieces like @ 14:28 here i've seen in these videos over the years

[@mjdbruyn]

I don't care how you add the extra tuners, as long as their pegs are black.

[@SoRadAwesomeStCool]

using strings from a smaller instrument would probably work better. Ukulele or mandolin or something like that would be more inline with the "scale length" of the piano. You could also try putting felt or some other fabric on the hammers of the piano instad of the strings, more like how a real piano is built, and it might get rid of the clacky sound from the plastic hitting the string.

[@neaippehtuuppin]

Gouge = Gouge out eye. Gauge (gayge) = size diameter.

[@simonairey8982]

Engagement for the algorithm

[@rickc2102]

disengagement, also for the algorithm

[@rewertrewer3061]

ИНТРО СРАЗУ ДАЕТ ПОНЯТЬ ЧТО БУДЕТ ВЕСЕЛО

[@wigglyboots2]

Sounds a bit like strumming a guitar with a hairbrush.

[@RadonX9]

have you thought about incorporating found sounds or field recordings into your music at all? :0

[@grimshawr]

The sound of it reminds me so much of '2017' by Four Tet

[@Twistaholic]

Sounds kind of like a dulcimer. You could do some Indian or Middle Eastern music and it would sound sick.

[@sloppymelon]

Maybe try tuning mechanisms for headless guitars.

[@DanMartinez-zr9jo]

I remember a time when you where uploading ad regularly and you seemed maybe sad, I’m happy to see the regular updates and happy magpie :)

[@WillieTheAutomaton]

I'm ready to see you fit in some pickups

[@aswarmofdeadinsects]

clicks with the reverb do sound cool though

[@wallpurgesnight8209]

Nice intro by the way. What organ is that that you're playing in the intro?

[@MrGigglez2010]

Well you've done it again

[@Briansm15]

9:11 do it like how rickenbacker does their 12 string guitars or put gibson banjo tuners on the bottom end or you can somehow put piano tuners on it if possible

[@hevvyserve]

exceptional

[@rickc2102]

i don't care what you say, it'll always be twitterceptional to me

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

whats that keyboard hes using?

[@stevengpurvis]

In the beginning? Elko Space Organ, I think. He did a video on it a little while ago.

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

@@stevengpurvis thank you.

[@MarciaDVL]

I like it very much! But I would try to dampen a bit the me mechanic key sound. Other than that! Yeaaah!

[@jussiniemi9560]

Nice one.

[@magnuswootton6181]

its a bit expensive, im thinking cause those guitar strings are going to cost you. but if u had 5 in a row it would be a good keyboard.

[@ardiris2715]

That piano begs for an octave pedal. (:

[@kasperlundsfryd1834]

Pretty damn cool!

[@PocketOperatorGuy]

Neat!

[@BatmanWangChung]

Suh dude

[@stoatystoat174]

🎹❤

[@TemporallyYours]

damn that elka is a vibe 😍

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

brian eno loop.

[@ncmartinez_his]

Gauge - pronounced gāj.

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

10:22 remix