Video: Turn Your Piano Into a Drum Machine

The piano might seem like a simple instrument, but there’s actually a lot you can do with it! You’re not just limited to classical and jazz genres. For the extra creative types, have you ever thought about changing the sound of the piano by altering the strings inside? This is called “prepared piano,” a term coined by experimental composer John Cage. As you can see in the video below, these artists have used everyday items like coins and a wallet to turn their piano into a drum machine of sorts, lending a hip-hop feel to this jazz standard…