Video demonstration of playing an invisible piano

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a video demonstration of a so-called "Graphene piano." Key points include doubts about the authenticity of the performance, particularly noting a discrepancy in the pianist's chord choices that contradicts Chopin's requirements. The conversation references mid-20th century comics that humorously portrayed invisible pianos, drawing a parallel to the use of theremins, where pitch and volume are controlled by hand movements. Additionally, there is mention of a uniquely curved keyboard design and a playful commentary on the word "gullible" not being present in many dictionaries, emphasizing the absurdity of the claims made in the video. Overall, the thread expresses a mix of skepticism and humor regarding the concept of the Graphene piano and the performance itself.
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This is a demonstration on what he there calls a Graphene piano.
I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS, in all honesty; unless someone here can instruct me differently:

 
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Always check the upload date.
April 1st, 2022

Also, from the video's description:
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Mr. Know-It All: The obvious giveaway was when the pianist reached to his left to play bass G-flat chord. Everyone knows Chopin demands C# at that point. :cool:

Edit: Several mid-20th C comics played an invisible piano, a riff on inductance theremin* players who waved their hands over the instrument.

* musical instrument with electronic tone generation, the pitch and tone volume being controlled by the distance between the player's hands and two metal rods serving as antennas.
 
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JUST say they could build one, his hands are not in sync with the notes.

Not quite.
 
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JUST say they could build one, his hands are not in sync with the notes.
They also play on a "keyboard" curved in two directions.

A little known fact is that the word "gullible" does not appear in many dictionaries.
 
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They also play on a "keyboard" curved in two directions.

A little known fact is that the word "gullible" does not appear in many dictionaries.
Just playing along, I happen to be a decent air pianist.
 

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