Harpejji

[@badfish41969]

How do we petition Rob scallon into doing a harpejji metal video?

[@brandoncurrypitcher1945]

Does it Djent?

[@projecttimmyinstrumentalist]

probably patreon

[@RingsofCaturn]

I was just thinking the same thing. Harpejji metal would be dope

[@badfish41969]

@@RingsofCaturn yeah I'd love to hear that thing with some effects on it fr

[@ayomiku22]

Cory Henry is the best I've seen so far to play this instrument.

[@josed.vargas3961]

Jacob Collier posted a couple videos playing around with the harpejji too

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

stevie wonder? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TRh6Wgmcysd80

[@yacobz]

@@theloniouscoltrane3778 that wasn't even close to being as impressive as Cory Henry.

[@wesleyking2212]

Then you definitely haven't seen stevie wonder play this instrument

[@gxtmfa]

Wesley King I love Stevie Wonder, but I wonder if you know who Cory Henry is.

[@Samgurney88]

But can it play harpejjios? (Sorry)

[@TheStringdom]

Hehe, well done

[@ProfessionalDefenestrater]

Hush! There's no fun in music!

[@monoped8437]

@@ProfessionalDefenestrater, comedy DOES, belong in music.

[@Qwervy]

@@monoped8437 r/woosh

[@golovkaanna8757]

Can you SLAPP it?

[@nextlifeonearth]

My instruments are way more portable, but the implied ease of playing this instrument and the sound are quite interesting. I've never heard of this instrument before, so thanks for sharing.

[@VideoKSK1]

Wow! Rad sounds & versatile! So neat to know new instruments are still being invented in this day & age. Loved learning about the evolution of the Harpejji from the people that created it. Awesome interview!

[@simong7645]

It sounds like a mix of a guitar and a Rhodes to me

[@bjjbrawler1]

This Harpejji thing tickles my brain

[@varjutappja6138]

The thing with the same patterns for intervalls, no matter what basis they are on, and in extension the chords in the same fingering positions on the whole board, is just the same thing, which you can see in button accordions, but there we have the chromatic approach to this idea, and of course an other source for the tones

[@explosu]

"when you're trying to introduce a new instrument to planet earth it is very important to make it have a pretty quick learning curve" yeah also maybe make it cost less than a motorcycle so that people more dedicated than yuppies can get ahold of it

[@joshisnot11]

Damn dude, yuppies can be dedicated too. Lol.

[@12345678abracadabra]

If he could lower the cost he would. Everyone wants a large install base

[@Thekeytolifeismusic]

All those complex electronics and all the versatility of the piano for less than half the cost of a good piano, plus all the cool guitar tricks and sounds, and it’s being made one by one by a couple inventors. I expected $10,000. It’s $5,000. As more “yuppies” popularize it (I’ve never thought of Harry Connick Jr as a yuppie, lol), production can scale and prices can come down. In short, chill. :)

[@explosu]

@@Thekeytolifeismusic No.

[@displaychicken]

As a yuppie myself I think that it’s fairly priced. Perhaps you should buy a harmonica.

[@simone.7076]

I wonder if conventional guitarists will have to grow vertical calluses, as opposed to horizontal calluses?

[@OkeOke-zs5ju]

Do you think it makes a difference?

[@andysaiia]

I'm a self taught piano accordion player. I do okay on the keyboard side, and on the bass side I especially love the clear layout and ability to transpose within the Stradella system. I never could hack the guitar - my left hand just doesn't work that way, not to mention guitar tuning anomalies. The Harpejji looks like a very intriguing alternative. Price point is about the same as a quality accordion and I would imagine it to be lower maintenance. I'm saving up for one of these. Thanks for the video!

[@richardbrowne1217]

Looks like an old washboard with strings. Sounds awesome!

[@allowisousblind6801]

Thank you for making this video, seen this once and been struggling to find it again, amazing instrument

[@TheStringdom]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@CharlesK441]

Just watched Corey Henry do a Stevie Wonder cover. Mind Blowing !

[@joshisnot11]

The 12 string version is $2,000 USD. The 16 string version is $4,000 USD. That's $500 USD per added string. How is that price justified?

[@AshtonMaxwell]

well i think it’s because they have to add all the frets and pickups n shit? :/ idk how this stuff works but that’s what i’m thinking

[@silas_dyck]

just buy 2 and glue them together for a 24 string

[@prismarinestars7471]

@@silas_dyck lmao

[@dipanjandey485]

keep going sir .. love from india.. A.R Rhaman uses this instrument...

[@n99centsm90]

every one of your videos makes me want to pick up a new instrument. I think this is my favourite

[@TheStringdom]

It can be an expensive hobby :) thanks for watching!

[@fleshtonegolem]

WOW the muting tech employed on this is AWESOME

[@팍준하]

yeah is was toatlly awestruck as well

[@ricberkley9242]

Do you or anyone else use these in live play, like in a band with other instruments and singers? Most of what I find are solo or studio mixing. Tks

[@marygarth4118]

This is such a cool instrument! And what an awesome channel!

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks! Thanks for watching! Please share :)

[@kayatoast0927]

Saw it with Jacob Collier

[@LorenzoDeprado]

So ironic that it looks so complicated, visually, compared to a piano or guitar and yet the note "navigation system" and tuning make this so incredibly easy to understand

[@ericwiggins2691]

I live in Miami...I'm from Joppatowne.. in Harford County....is there a chance I could play that incredible Instrument down here?

[@MattMcConaha]

Would major scale tuning instead of whole step tuning be a reasonable alternative? Seems like you would get even more of the piano intuition, I just wonder if it might impact the ease of different chord voicings and whatnot.

[@EduNauta95]

Does anyone know if there is such thing as an harpejji bass?

[@ritualcities]

its like an evolution of the chapman stick. it has the same timbre, but more ergonomic than the chapman stick. it lacks some dynamics range, but it is truly a brand new instrument. like an analog Seaboard.

[@TheStringdom]

Marc David thanks for watching! And I even have an interview with a Chapman stick player, im still editing it, so stay tuned 🙂

[@HexExxon]

You know, I have to say. I thought this instrument was pretty gimmicky looking, and I had only seen a couple videos of someone covering a song or two and thought "Oh look, another flashy complex looking gimmick." But damn, this thing is WAY more interesting than I thought. If I had a cool $3 grand in my account right now, I would be on the phone ordering one tomorrow. Fantastic design, and awesome playing! I'm loving these vids man, It's really surprising how few subs your channel has for the quality of these interviews! Keep it up!

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks for watching! Maybe it's because I'm a bit slack on the social and/or promoting it, but it seems to be ticking over slowly. Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! :) I still have a bunch on interviews on the hard drive, so stay tuned!

[@JBergmansson]

Awesome demonstration!

[@TheStringdom]

Jonas Bergmansson Yeah it was great to be able to sit down with the guy who actually invented the thing! Super cool instrument!

[@JBergmansson]

I can imagine that! Man, I love the design and technology behind musical equipment.

[@rillloudmother]

I wish they weren't so expensive. Looks cool. I always liked the idea of electric muting using the frets as the contacts.

[@thomasmartinscott]

How many arms and legs does it cost?

[@GY-bd9bo]

Around three legs and an arm + finger tax ($2000)

[@sillyblindharper1]

Not a bad price

[@yeezet4592]

@@sillyblindharper1 true

[@destinywayn]

I'm in love with this instrument

[@YYYValentine]

Is there an option to play open strings, so keep the pickups on?

[@Improbabilities]

Find something long and heavy, and use it as a capo.

[@AlaskanAndie]

THIS IS SUPER COOL!!! I JUST WATCHED A VIDEO EARLIER WITH COREY PLAYING IT.... THAT WAS MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW INSTRUMENT AND I WAS IMMEDIATELY CAPTURED BY IT!!!

[@domukaz]

These are so cool and their cost makes my eyes water. Something to save for over the next ... ten years.

[@LadyOrion2012]

Those with a musical background who know how to play the piano or guitar or other string instrument will learn to play this in 6 months. For everyone else...20 years.

[@CindyCarolLee]

And 20 years to pay for it!

[@parker3295]

I play piano ... Still give me a year

[@chrisfaraday3924]

A Prodigies only instrument

[@miloszruczynski1230]

right, the so called "everyone else" would struggle to learn any instrument in 20 yrs, having dabbed a little in both keys and strings i would say this Harpeji thing is designed way better than your good old piano with key layout based on medieval monk choirs

[@bradking1067]

@@CindyCarolLee ha no shit right!? I'm lucky I can buy friggin strings! God loves you deeply shalom

[@Andluth]

Where are the tuners?

[@rachelrodgers9171]

Awesome sound!!!

[@νίκηλαού]

12:46 good!! (best tapping style for the sound textures of this instrument, I guess)

[@picksalot1]

Interesting instrument. I would suggest making all the pairs of C# and D# red to provide more visual landmarks. My eyes were "swimming" when looking at all the black and white squares. It reminded me of the board game "GO". I find the "tapping" instruments to all lack the emotional content that picking or plucking provide. Maybe there is a way to add a string or two that could be picked/plucked and then have those characteristics be added to the tapped notes.

[@brunosampaio2399]

If you make it MIDI compatible you´re ready to go and steal some keyboardist gig! :) The player should have played the higher notes so we could hear how they sound, too.

[@inthefade]

My guess is that the higher notes don't resonate much, so they probably don't sound that good. Which is why I guess that they play on the lower part of the register (and have more strings)

[@allegoricalstatue]

Wow, what a brilliant combination of piano and guitar layout. Makes so much sense. If these ever get a bit cheaper I think they'll really take off

[@MrFair]

Intersting instrument! How does it sound acoustically? Probably not like much, but would have been interesting to hear it. I'm also wondering how they're getting the long sustain, even when they're only tapping very lightly. I'm honestly not the biggest fan of the tapping sound (on any instrument expect distorted electric guitar), but this instrument definitely has some interesting possibilities!

[@MattMcConaha]

I would presume that whatever method of ensuring the tapping comes out clearly is also the reason for the sustain. Gain and compression, perhaps.

[@richardbrooks3569]

That is quite a pleasant-sounding instrument.

[@muntzerism-diggerism9695]

that chording technique reminds me of an autoharp!

[@trainliker100]

There aren't really all that many instruments that use all ten fingers. For example, in a symphony orchestra, the only one is the bassoon (excluding the harp and piano which are not standard in all symphonies).

[@robinsonrom]

Super interesting! I love the concept.

[@whitneyfawns679]

This channel is amazing! I'm hooked! Whats next?

[@Mohammad.Kamruzzaman77]

But where is it made from exactly.

[@matrodmedia]

I wonder how it would sound and play with flatwounds

[@roadtonever]

Like shit.

[@jakerjohnson38]

Danky McSwag what’s your reasoning?

[@raytheprinter]

Very nice indeed!!!

[@XenoTravis]

Would using open notes make sense then? Seems like it could be used but trading it out for this probably is a better feature

[@paulussantosowidjaja6374]

I hope I could afford it to get one of these wonderful musical instrument. Who is your distributor for Indonesia?

[@TheStringdom]

As far as I know I think all orders go directly through their website at Marcodi.com

[@organist1982]

Pianos need to adopt the Janko keyboard as standard!

[@sethgilbertson2474]

I’d never seen this instrument until just a couple days ago. I watched Cory Henry play and I was blown away! What a cool instrument! I want one!

[@shongale4055]

I love it. But I would miss the drone effects that open strings have. Great for keyboard players. I would love to play one.

[@Teckiels24]

Slap a capo on it lol

[@karenkoontz4248]

Amazing! Makes me want one!

[@michaelrollo9177]

it sounds interesting perhaps in a jazz band I don't know about a classical orchestra

[@carlmclaughlin8601]

This reminds me of ( as an example) those 3 wheeled cars I think there called a slingshot? Its cool but it's a bit of novelty that is a mimic? Not knocking this this instrument but time will tell its super cool and a good distraction for writing music when you hit the wall on ideas.

[@TheStringdom]

You might be right. There's not a lot of space for new instruments these days. I think these guys have done a great job with an instrument which is so playable and so inviting. The other thing is that it might allow people to come up with music in ways that you wouldnt on either piano or guitar? Although I have to say, most videos I see on Harpejji are of covers of other songs?

[@TheStringdom]

Also, did you ever see that show Mr Bean where he was constantly angry at that three wheeled car that was chasing him around. What a show :)

[@ThomasGrillo]

I'll never, in my life, see the kind of money that's needed to buy one of these, but seeing this video helps me understand the "why" behind it's price. By the time I saved enough for one of these, I'd likely be in senior hospice care. LOL I'm on disability, and that's why I will never be able to pick up this instrument. Might as well be a 9 foot concert grand. LOL But it's fascinating to watch someone play this. Thanks for sharing.

[@assisjaimedeoliveira5042]

Fantastic!

[@No-pm4ss]

The fingering is the same for every key? With that logic, the same could be said about guitar, just move up the fretboard with the same pattern :/

[@chromakey84]

Exactly

[@FilipCordas]

Exactly what he says in the video.

[@rachellarson8851]

That is exactly how it works with a guitar

[@MikaelMurstam]

would be cool to hear this with distortion. :D

[@danz409]

this is one of my favorite insteurments ever...

[@MonteC68WC]

This is an Amazing Instrument...

[@maximilianbehrens4101]

that thing looks cool

[@TheStringdom]

Maximilian Behrens you're not wrong there!

[@QalinaCom]

another thing Harpejii has from the grand piano is exuberant price which very few can afford

[@allenlark]

4:29 Accidental harmonic angels.

[@jooseysmoolay7767]

Outside of Baltimore Where? I have to have 1 at least.

[@TheStringdom]

Hey! I don't think they have a shop front in Baltimore. In any case, the online shop is here: www.marcodi.com/pages/all-products :) Thanks for watching!

[@rverm1000]

Clever evolution of a guitar

[@rachelcherubin]

Hi! What is the name of the song for the intro? I love it and I love your videos! They teach me something new every day!

[@johnstarrett7754]

It is very easy for drummers to just jump in and play. They tend to just go for it and not worry about "which note is this"?

[@SquirrelHybrid]

The biggest issue I see with this instrument is that it's based around hammer-ons, a technique that has very limited tonal range & dynamics. It probably doesn't matter much if you're okay with generic-sounding electric guitars or electronic sounds in general, but if you want play pieces more towards the classical spectrum then this will often lack the qualities needed to give the music life.

[@bveracka]

I agree. I really love classical guitar, as well as folk and blues music on steel string guitar. Both have the distinct advantage of playing the strings in a multitude of ways, which as you know creates a very diverse palette of tonal qualities, whereas this instrument is-as you rightly said-sort of locked into the tonal box that hammer-ons create. It's a cool design, no doubt, but it's impossible to outdo the guitar in versatility. The closest string instrument (that isn't a variation of the guitar) that ever came to doing that, in my opinion, is probably the concert Zither.

[@phuongdh]

But the piano is also hammer-on only?

[@jeremiahsatterfield1801]

I need one yesterday!

[@coltoncarey7042]

They're absurdly expensive

[@rachelcherubin]

May I ask what the name of the song is that is playing in the beginning of the video?

[@TheStringdom]

You mean in the intro or the first song he plays on the Harpejji?

[@rachelcherubin]

The Stringdom The intro

[@TheStringdom]

@@rachelcherubin Its actually my own music. It was from a piece I was working on, but never finished hehe. If you like that kind of music you can check out my personal music here: kzbin.info :)

[@rachelcherubin]

The Stringdom Thank you! It’s a Wonderful short composition that you’ve made! :)

[@shadowxtremo]

@@TheStringdom Hey, do you also know the name of the first harpejji song played?

[@suimaraka9632]

doest it give midi output? ?

[@harveygitarista1600]

Does it DJENT?

[@joshuajohnson5419]

What song is he covering in the beginning?

[@alappattjacobantony]

Who else felt that reaction at the C sharp key?

[@Xianpaul0523]

Can you plug overdrive on it?

[@kissingfrogs106]

Lol i love Aleks too bro

[@Discrimination_is_not_a_right]

Does it do more than just mezzo-forte?

[@TheStringdom]

I think it's a bit limited there, like other tapping instruments, but there's definitely some room to move I think

[@beatz04]

So if every chord keeps the same shape no matter what key you're in, does that also mean there's no such thing as inversions on the Harpejji ?

[@bprice402]

I would assume you move up or down some strings

[@majarimennamazerinth5753]

No.

[@georgealfie2005]

13:21 what song is this?

[@gharvilla5191]

"Big Shot" by Billy Joel

[@bochereauaugerghislain4561]

excellant ,

[@1683clifton]

Is this thing safe as far as electrocution? Id think having power on the frets turns this into a toaster, ie I dont wanna play it in the bathtub?

[@bennemann]

The layout for the notes on this instrument is nothing new; it's the Janko keyboard layout which was invented in the 1880's. Depressingly, it never caught on for the piano (probably due to piano manufacturers at the time not wanting to take risks), but attempts at reviving it are being made (look up the Lippens keyboard). It would truly be a much superior and easier to learn layout for piano players than the memorization mess we have currently, and I really do hope it catches on. I, for one, am hoping and praying the Lippens keyboard sees the light of commercial day, someday.

[@TheStringdom]

Interesting! Thanks for the info! You're absolutely right, it's a much more logical layout compared to the challenges of the standard keyboard. Time will tell if it catches on!

[@bennemann]

@@TheStringdom Considering that the Klavarskribo alternative music notation is, for keyboard-instrument players, much easier to learn and efficient to sight read than the traditional notation, but has been relegated to a much-undeserved fringe status for the last few decades, I don't have much faith in the musical establishment being innovative for their own good. I've made a free video course on that notation if you're interested in learning more: www.skillshare.com/classes/Klavarskribo-A-Revolutionary-Way-of-Reading-Music/1355508151 The intro video (or the huge wall of text further down in the page if you're so inclined) should give you a good overview of what Klavar is.

[@Kraals]

Makes me think of a flat Chapman Stick.

[@thalesvondasos]

The Chapman stick is also flat. You probably meant horizontal.

[@rileymenthe8102]

Great demo! your channel looks awesome!

[@TheStringdom]

Thanks for watching! Please share! :D

[@daishoryujin95]

Can someone please make weird fishes/harpejji

[@guitarrapartituras]

nice but does it djent?

[@acykat2069]

This reminds me of the Chapman Stick.

[@TheStringdom]

Definitely similar in sound production. There is a Chapman Stick interview on the Stringdom channel if you're interested with a very good stick player from London!

[@elvishassassin1]

So it's a guitar for people who want to play the keyboard?

[@bradking1067]

That cats jammin on that sucker! thanks

[@kurtn4819]

I wonder if different fingertip covers would increase it's timber

[@kyleguajardo]

So it's like a big and wide chapman stick? Awesome.

[@georgerussell2947]

It kills me that it goes up in tones horozontaly. I think it would resemple the piano more and it would be easyer if it went up in semitones

[@inthefade]

Then tune it differently when you get one.

[@majarimennamazerinth5753]

Semitone difference between strings = less range

[@jaysboredman]

jeeze 1k wouldve been reasonable, 1.3 arguable but 2k there alot of really nice instruments out there at that price line.

[@andretahu1296]

Jay Tarzona ok

[@jaysboredman]

@@andretahu1296 ok

[@Chundynator]

I like the idea but why do you have to ONLY use piezo pickups? They sound kinda horrible.

[@typeset2818]

Add a sustain pedal and it’s a winner

[@paulogazola]

One of the most interesting instruments I’ve ever saw I’m a piano player. Other ones are guitar and accordion

[@ImmortalDuke]

Imagine tuning that? Maybe you could put antares autotune features in to that, it having piezos and all already?

[@iamzid]

I mean there is literally a tuning devise hooked up in the video that you can see at 12:15. I get the impression that tuning it wouldn't be that hard.