Harpejji Playing Basics

[@HEXLANG]

Harpejji is the reason why I don't keep my piano and guitar in the same room

[@sonoffantm]

Now THAT is wicked funny !

[@superr6films482]

lmao

[@DizzyDez613]

At least not without proper birth control

[@williamstdog9]

🙊😂👍

[@mrtchsy-fs6bg]

😂...and indeed they have been married in Harpejji.... Harpejji even sounds like multi instru....haahah

[@downsyndromesam]

At first I was like “nice. Very easy to understand.” Then I was like, “this person is a musical genius! Teach me!”

[@tuhmater2985]

“As with any string instrument, you can also vibrato…” Cries in piano

[@MrEliasMarques]

Well, technically, the piano is classified as a percussion instrument, rather than a string instrument.

[@Artcore103]

Get yourself a Rolli seabord then you can vibrato piano all day long!

[@f1rm460]

piano is a percussion instrument. hate to burst your bubble

[@willcoffarchives]

@@MrEliasMarques it's considered both depending on the person

[@theshapeexists]

​@@willcoffarchivesthe way I learned it, is that if it has hammers it makes it percussion. Whereas a harpsichord uses plectrums, so its a strings instrument.

[@KennyDMusic]

Terrific overview of an instrument I had never heard of before. Thank you and well done!

[@ENGABU1]

Yeap same here...never even HEARD of it.

[@just_lisa1931]

Just now, after 61 years and way too many piano lessons, I am gobsmacked that I've never heard of this instrument. Thank you for introducing this to me❤

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

Stevie Wonder played one at Crossroads in Chicago this year first I've seen one, They were invented in 2007 I read coolest instrument ever I've seen ! I wanted to see the guy put a slide to it :-) Peace

[@CNder77]

Oh my goodness the most easiest instrument ever! Chords have the same shape and keys scales have the same layout. This is wow really incredible!! +The wide variety of sounds you can get out of this. Thanks for sharing:)

[@bennemann]

This instrument copies the layout of an alternative keyboard/piano type called the Janko. It's a shame the Janko layout never really caught on (for several reasons), it is far superior to the standard layout for transposing and not having to muscle-memorize nearly as many hand shapes for different scales! An attempt to revive it was also made more recently in the form of the Lippens keyboard, but it also failed commercially. A true shame.

[@aldeayeah]

I mean so does the violin, or the guitar if you tune it in fourths.

[@Blokfluitgroep]

I may be a good idea to check the chromatic button accordion. At the melody side (right hand), a major chord stays a a major chord if you moves the hand. The same happens with minor chords etc... There are additional rows which makes this possible. It is not as extreme as the Harpejji, but the muscle memory definately helps to remember different type of chords and it makes it also relatively easy to transpose a song.

[@Miglow]

​@@Blokfluitgroepthe CBA does have a very similar approach to layout as the Harpejji. Though even then there are 2 different CBA layouts.

[@yeong126]

I'm impressed how it keeps the same pattern while transposing

[@niqulusviii987]

Exactly!

[@bennemann]

This instrument copies the layout of an alternative keyboard/piano type called the Janko. It's a shame the Janko layout never really caught on (for several reasons), it is far superior to the standard layout for transposing and not having to muscle-memorize nearly as many hand shapes for different scales! An attempt to revive it was also made more recently in the form of the Lippens keyboard, but it also failed commercially. A true shame.

[@emilybattle4790]

Oh my god. I have been looking for a string instrument I can play with one hand. This makes me so happy

[@notebooktranscriptions]

There are some one armed bass players as well! Any tapping instruments have potential to be played one handed.

[@HeftyYeti8764]

This looks so intuitive and fun to play! I am hoping to get one in the near future!

[@malgid5711]

Life changing instrument!!!! I already was a keyboardist so I'll admit that did help but regardless the the mathematics of the harpejji is genius and makes navigating easy no matter what instrument you're transitioning from or what level you're at musically. I've had mine for a about 18 months and I love it. My perspective of music has changed because of the Harpejji.

[@teknikgroup7597]

@@malgid5711 yes i was looking at it, and i play by ear a keyboard/synth. This looks like something that you have to learn and master yourself and you need to have er...natural ability...I want one....quickly...please

[@michaelmccoy1794]

I want one too but they AIN'T cheap.

[@actionsub]

@@michaelmccoy1794 Pricing it took all the wind out of my sails about wanting one...

[@troycharbonneau8643]

40 years on bass and keys and never heard of this until a random story in my email today. Even today I don’t have thousands to drop on an instrument. Let alone for a kid with a blossoming musical mind ready to master it. I can get a very capable guitar for a couple hundred bucks. I think these should be made at several price points. 1 the top of the line that’s currently made, for those who only want the best. 2 the average one for maybe a few hundred bucks, from cheap woods and parts, will require tuning more often and won’t have perfect audio quality, but will do a decent job to see if someone likes it and wants better. With modern CNCs and manufacturing this is definitely possible. 3 a kids size, even cheaper maybe even plastic, but enough to see if they are even serious about learning at instrument at all. This looks like a really cool instrument, but if I want one I’m gonna have to make my own. Like how I made my own 6 string bass when I was a teenager, back when a decent one cost a kings ransom. Modern manufacturing is a blessing.

[@maggiepie8810]

This is not just cool, it's an absolute game changer for music producers.

[@mandolinic]

Nah. It's nice, but it's got too many disadvantages. The first being cost, the second being tuning stability, and the third? Have you ever seen any videos of someone playing this instrument whilst reading music? You've got to _look_ at the instrument to play it so that cuts out anyone who's blind or maybe partially sighted, and it means every new piece of music has to be committed to memory _before_ it can be played through. I can see this instrument sat in the corner of the studio gathering dust. Every now and then, it's taken out, dusted off, re-tuned and everyone marvels at how cool it is. But then it's put back and people pull out their guitars and keyboards for actual recording.

[@lukasmadrid1945]

​@@mandolinicstevie is blind and plays the shit out of it

[@aaronstclair2423]

This is the coolest nonsynth instrument I have ever seen😮 which makes it the second coolest instrument I have ever seen.❤

[@theshapeexists]

I have an OLD pianette zither and am a classically trained guitar player. I recently just discovered this instrument and am betting I could pick this up relatively quickly with my background. Seems super fun.

[@oluwatobiadegoke13]

They should produce this instrument massively. I need one desperately.

[@MRegah]

wow, actually more complicated layout than I would've expected. Thanks for the great and concise explanation!

[@hayleycomet8029]

This is such a cool new instrument.. I want one!

[@harpejji]

Thank you Hayley! Here to help with any questions you have. Email: [e-mail]

[@justtinkering6713]

​@@harpejji sell them in music stores and you might become rich. Until then nope.

[@rfinnegan7106]

You are already rich in what matters!

[@jacobpaint]

I'd never seen this until 10mins ago and searched to find out more. I feel more of a desire to learn to play this than I ever have to learn piano or guitar... And yet I expect an entry level harpejji is more than I can afford anyway, plus maintenance might be expensive over time.

[@boicsac]

Informative and concise. Excellent demonstrations of the topics. Thanks for covering both the technique and the physical mechanics of the instrument.

[@massiveBallsX]

What a beautiful sounding instrument!

[@QalinaCom]

finally! a guitar for a keyboard player LOL

[@livingpicture]

I figured out the tuning and fretboard layout with about 20-30 seconds. Whole step intervals between strings, and chromatic frets. I like how the white & black helps. That every other fret show 3 black notes alternating with 3 white notes while the alternating frets show 2 black notes alternating with 4 white notes indicates whole note tuning. Now I'm going to watch the video. ;-)

[@santiagoacosta3372]

I'm never going to buy on of these but I'm glad it exists

[@Yrthwrym]

Well, isn't this embarrassing... This is the first time I've ever been able to understand how notes work with stringed instruments. It's suddenly obvious when looking at it as a basic 2d grid, but was maddeningly confusing for me on piano and guitar. Thank you.

[@TheDukeofluke1]

Waiting for a king gizzard album with the whole band playing harpejjis

[@williamstdog9]

Oh God I’d love to see a video with Tommy Emanuel and what he thinks about this .. and maybe a jam together 😱♥️

[@clmrsmn]

my toxic trait is beleving i could pick this is a play it instantly

[@prtauvers]

Amazing- I want one- can’t wait to try one thru an HX Stomp effects pedal. Seriously- well done tutorial!

[@owainparry1262]

Wow seems like such a cool intrument that I'd not heard of until just now. So interesting Never really got anywhere with a guitar and not that far with a piano but this seems much more intuitive. Does it suit absolute beginners who at least have an ear for music?

[@thomaspotschka5387]

Thank you! I like this introduction! What an intersting instrument it is!❤

[@musiqal333]

This instrument looks absolutely fun! ❤

[@jamesarnold2851]

I’ve always had a natural tendency to play a stringed instrument, and I did fairly well with my Dads help. The one thing that always hindered me was my anxiety! My hands would shake so badly it never really took off for me. My dream was to play 1 song for my Dad before passed! That did not happen. I wonder if this is something I could play? But they are very expensive. I wonder if one could rent one long enough to figure out if you could actually learn how to play?

[@harpejji]

Hi James! Just as with any new instrument, it would take time and practice. But, with the design and intuitive note marking system, it is easier than most to learn. We do not have a rental program at this time, but we do offer a 10-day satisfaction guarantee. Reach out to us at [e-mail] if you have any other questions. Happy to help.

[@zfm1097]

Hi. I'm glad a 6-6/Janko instrument is finally catching on. Have Marcodi considered collaborating with a keyboard manufacturer to develop a MIDI controller keyboard based on this layout? I think, for keyboards, a Reuther 3-row accordion type layout would be better, and would still be compatible with the Harpejji concept. (I think the 6-row janko keyboards are difficult to grapple with, conceptually.)

[@nolanroube1009]

I love this instrument !! I want one !

[@perfectfourthssupremacy6221]

Oh man, this is basically like my keyboard layout. Makes playing much easier than learning so many dumb shapes.

[@ricp]

that's great how they made "tranposing" so easy - nice!

[@ibgeorgeb]

Excellent presentation. Thank you for your explanations. 👌🏾

[@antiv]

That is fvcking genius. I need one right now!

[@Spyrine]

THIS IS SO COOL WHAT

[@michaelkiese7794]

Intellectually I’m really impressed. Really cool concept, tuning system, and technology. I’m kind of underwhelmed with the timbre and tone. Are there the equivalent of guitar pedals/efx for this instrument? Are there the equivalent of sustain pedals on the piano for this instrument? It would be nice if you could pedal a bass note, and also use volume/tone swells like with a potentiometer based controller.

[@Dancindazed]

ngl when i saw the thumbnail and the title I thought I was about to learn a new boardgame

[@Thevitan13]

i'm dying to get my hands on one of these and try it out, see if my piano skills actually carry over or not

[@pjbpiano]

Why would it? 👀

[@SHC242]

How are you. Fine thank you and you? 안녕하십니까.정승현입니다. 좋아요,구독을해드렸습니다. 영어실력이 모자릅니다.이해해주십시오. 하피지가좋아서요.선택하였습니다. 오늘도 좋은하루되십시오. 늘 건강하시고,행복하십시오. 이상,승현이었습니다. See you next time. Have a nice weekend goodbye.

[@bennemann]

This instrument copies the layout of an alternative keyboard/piano type called the Janko. It's a shame the Janko layout never really caught on (for several reasons), it is far superior to the standard layout for transposing and not having to muscle-memorize nearly as many hand shapes for different scales! An attempt to revive it was also made more recently in the form of the Lippens keyboard, but it never managed to get the financial backing to get off the ground. A true shame.

[@jekanyika]

This is the first time I've seen this instrument.

[@hanlinhanlin1811]

Good luck

[@Micro-Moo]

The first 56 seconds of this video would be more than enough for a complete explanation. I like the instrument.

[@joikomojomoto828]

Gosh, wish I could afford this🤤

[@Pyror644]

Don't worry, nobody can. That's why they don't really exist in the world

[@harpejji]

@@Pyror644 Hi Scott! We have shipped about 700 harpejjis worldwide.

[@nicktomato7]

@@harpejji understandably, that’s a lot for you guys as people making custom instruments from scratch, but when i look at it from the outside world perspective that is extremely few no one that i know has ever played one, let alone owned one. i’m not going to be able to touch one any time soon and find out what it’s actually like, and since they’re 3000 dollars - i cant possibly justify buying any instrument at that price, let alone a mystery instrument i really hope the harpejji takes off because it’s an amazing instrument. if the economy of scale changes a ton, maybe prices will drop enough that people can actually buy them. once you can get a version of the harpejji for 500 dollars, i’ll buy it on the spot

[@tz4601]

@@nicktomato7 You can barely find a semi-good-sounding electric guitar for $500, and this instrument has way more going on than guitars (e.g., the number of pickups impacts the cost more than you might think). $3k might be out of your price range, but it's a perfectly normal price for a real (read: professional grade) musical instrument. I mean, a Steinway piano costs over $100,000 but plenty of people own one.

[@nicktomato7]

@@tz4601 yeah, the difference is that I will play a piano in my lifetime before buying one Nobody i know owns a harpejji or is likely to start owning one, nor do any music stores near me have them. I know what guitars are like, i’ve played some nice ones and even some really nice ones - I wouldn’t, but if i really had to, I could buy a $3000 guitar if i knew exactly what i was getting for that money I will never spend $3000 just to *find out* what an entire instrument is like, let alone what this specific model is like

[@ivonnelopez8203]

I don’t understand this instrument but it’s cool!

[@RobSmith-rn3ie]

Are the strings all the se gauge? What is that gauge?

[@daytk4203]

Don’t even have one but thank you for this cideo

[@mystriddlery]

So cool! Wish these things werent so expensive

[@quentinmorales]

Fantastic video. Now I need 6000 bucks

[@gerarddip]

So is this just basically a Chapman stick?

[@rillloudmother]

Love the tuning , but I still wanna fret with my left and pick with my right...

[@raviedavar1434]

good

[@KAlessandro]

Yngwie Malmsteen needs a signature version with the scalloped freets.

[@hinnelein1]

great demo!

[@FringeSpectre]

But does it djent?

[@adityanadgauda]

Idk about djent but imagine limitless possibilities for math rock riffs.

[@haverelmink]

How about a keyboard/MIDI controller with the same layout? Doesn’t necessarily need strings.

[@johnnymac6242]

Very intuitive but entry barrier would be that it is so unique. Unlike a guitar, unlike a keyboard, unlike a harp. Very much for the music theorist

[@dianaprichards]

I mean, not really? it’d be a simple concept to start with, and if it’s your first experience learning it could help lead you towards learning piano or guitar too. The only entry barrier I can think of is their price point lol

[@johnnymac6242]

@dianaprichards this will never be someone's first instrument unless the kids parents are weirdos

[@dianaprichards]

@@johnnymac6242 or just… people who like music and understand that this would make a good starting instrument?

[@johnnymac6242]

@@dianaprichards dont care

[@theopenmouth9695]

@@dianaprichards i dont think this is a good starting instrument at all. The resourced arent there for it. A starting instrument shouldnt be one where you have to figure most of how to play it yourself

[@Ifixitagain]

So one pickup per string? Or a pickup at each fret/string?

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Dude ive must have this instrument now.

[@mattmann1623]

To be needlessly pedantic, not all fretted instruments' frets represent a half-step. Some instruments have diatonic frets or microtonal frets, for example.

[@Sth3ll]

Wooow ! Sounds great ! But how does it have such high sustain ?

[@yeet4073]

Its allowed to resonate as much as the user allows due to the electronic muting

[@dominikn19]

Interesting.

[@gabrielmoore6099]

This is so cool

[@tjthenovicerider1138]

Can it be played with distortion or other guitar effects?

[@weedanwine]

Stanley Jordan needs to play one of these

[@lorencarlin2087]

Where did this thing come from?!!!!? I gotta do some research!

[@fabiofais2593]

È uno strumento incredibile!

[@dmytrodemydenko]

amazing

[@calebcalum]

I just started playing, and one thing I’m noticing is playing on the side of my thumb can be quite painful. Is that something you just get used to (calluses etc), or is it about just finding the right part of your thumb to use (hurts mostly when I play closer to the nail)?

[@Valtertheharpejjist]

hey man, congrats on your harpejji! I know exactly what you are talking about and yes, it can be a bit painful in the beginning. It will take a little bit of time and you will get used to it. Just a bit of practice and you'll be fine!

[@calebcalum]

@@Valtertheharpejjist oh perfect, thanks so much for the reply!

[@ReyLamurin]

Just got my Harpejji. I've been playing guitar for 2 decades and today I'm reminded of the newbie pains :D

[@1683clifton]

I thought it was touch pads way that kid and his sister were jamming! Its strings?! How!!!!

[@harpejji]

Yes, the harpejji is a real stringed instrument! Each string has its own individual pickup.

[@TheRealScatterblak]

Nothing says 'You're not going to be able to do this' like an instructional video that begins with 'Hi, I'm Valter'....

[@StephenHird]

So, midi controller version?

[@chris1232123]

Seems like restringing would be a bit of a nightmare?

[@eg6620]

try restringing a harp

[@martyg374]

changing strings?

[@morningstar7009]

*When guitar and piano have a child*

[@nirad8026]

What's the song at 5:55 ?

[@jasonruff1270]

will you guys have a christmas sale on the harpejji?

[@clarkem4119]

I would love to have one of these, but I'm not rich.

[@nezkeys79]

So it's basically a diagonal keyboard?

[@canniballissimo]

надо брать!

[@Joeherman]

Take my money!

[@AdhiNarayananYR]

I wish this is cheaper to purchase in India

[@N3XT]

What is the Name of the song at 6:14 min?

[@supermarc]

I noticed that when you bent the string the note went sharper in both directions. Does that mean that when you vibrato you can also only change the pitch upwards from the moment you pressed the note?

[@harpejji]

Yes you can vibrato with string bends, like you would on a guitar.

[@dianaprichards]

Yup, because as you bend the string, it’s stretching it longer, making the pitch slightly higher. The direction you bend it doesn’t change that because it’s still making the string stretch

[@dogestcreature]

When you want to change its strings, do you buy electric bass/guitar strings and change harpejji strings accordingly? Wondering how someone in another country could ever maintain this

[@harpejji]

Yes, the harpejji uses electric guitar strings.

[@alexm.3318]

What piece is at 6:10 ?? Sound very familiar

[@MyNameIsPetch]

The layout reminds me a little of a chromatic button accordion

[@LoraCoggins]

Idk if it was just me or not, but when I listened to your riff transposition, it felt like they were two completely different riffs to me! I know they use the same scale degrees, but the one in A felt like the early afternoon and the one in F# felt like a sunset. Idk if that makes any sense, basically they had two different vibes and I thought that was really neat.

[@maiyo1421]

If you are listening to them sequentially, that is logical. If you heard the two riffs independently, I wonder if you’d feel the same.

[@bme4285]

My brain is too old for this

[@MultiSenhor]

I like the instrument but my arms aren't that long

[@malamute8257]

Can anyone who has played one tell me how hard it is to tap the notes compared to tapping on a guitar? Seems like it would be impossible if it's just as hard and they're so expensive I'll likely never have my hands on one

[@matimaui]

What strings does it use?

[@thaexception3406]

Man!

[@justinbell7309]

Okay, but can you slap it?

[@omkarzarkar1021]

This is the 196th comment!!!

[@normg2242]

I have a feeling this is gonna be big...!!! I just wish it had a cooler name...

[@Jacksmusicshack]

I want one but they are spendy...quite...😅