Keytar is a lightweight keyboard that is supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, similar to the way a guitar is supported by a strap. The syllable "Key" in keytar comes from the instrument "keyboard", because of the way it is played and "Tar" for "guitar, because of the way it is being carried. Keytar is a musical instrument which is played like a keyboard or piano. Its tone and music are similar to those, the difference is just how it is carry, just like the guitar in which the left hand is used to hold the neck and the right hand for pushing the keys to make music.
In early 1970's, Edgar Winter often performed with keyboards slung around his neck, but they were not technically keytars because they had no "neck". In late 1970's and early 1980's, Jan Hammer, the composer best known for his compositions frequently used several keytars which he helped develop. Up until now, keytars are developing and some popular musicians already used this kind of instrument all over the globe.
I wish I had a Keytar I'd love to try it out
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