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Who is the famous musician who played piano using only the black keys?

Question #11293. Asked by simplesimon.
Last updated Jul 18 2022.

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Irving Berlin

Berlin never really learned to play the piano. In fact, over his entire life, he ultimately could only play in one key, F sharp, essentially only black keys. Later, he had a device attached to his piano that would allow him to transpose other keys to his favored one.

http://parlorsongs.com/bios/berlin/iberlin.php

Response last updated by gtho4 on Jul 18 2022.
Apr 01 2001, 5:56 AM

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