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Get A Load Of This Keyboard Thing

So you think playing a keyboard is easy stuff, eh? Don't be fooled, knucklehead. There's a lot to absorb. Fortunately, MTV Games and Harmonix have come to the rescue. In this short video, the Rock Band 3 team, explains how the keys correspond to the flashy stuff on your screen. (Don't worry--they don't use that kind of technical jargon, so you won't get overwhelmed.)


In this clip, the Harmonix team explains how the two main modes--normal and pro--work with the new keyboard peripheral.


As a bonus, here's a quick look at the DS version of Rock Band 3. Unlike its big brothers, this one lets the player be a one-man band with lane-switching a la Amplitude.

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  • i wish they would let this fad die. im sick of rich kids parents buying them a guitar because they play guitar hero.

  • I really love Rock Band but I just don't see myself buying another instrument. Even the game itself isn't that fun anymore because no one really wants to play it anymore.

  • Meh don't play music games anymore to many peripherals.

  • I'm already familiar with the piano, so I should be fine when the game comes out.

  • I will probably get this game just for the keyboard.

  • From the looks of it I'll need the keyboard, pro guitar, and the game. Maybe the drum expansion.. This is great.

  • we will be really musicians in no time.

  • I really look forward to playing keyboard and singing. I've never really been too good at guitar or bass and my brother's got drums if I ever want to play, so keyboard is all I'm gonna need. Especially cause I just remembered you can play normal guitar modes with the keyboard peripheral.

    I would love, however, if GameInformer's video player didn't nearly crash my computer. Somehow my video drivers fail whenever I try to use it and I have to restart my computer. This happen to anyone else?

  • I don't think I have enough dexterity in my individual fingers on my left hand to play Pro Guitar or Keyboard, so I'll stick to drums ;D

  • I'm not felling it.

  • Ancient Vid. Booo

  • can't wait. might get key board because it looks fun. I'll get symbols later. Not gunna get the new guitar though because I don't have the $150.00 bucks to spend.

  • I know what you are saying alicexinxchains but I have to say these types of games are what got me interested in actually owning an electric guitar. That wasn't the only reason but it does show that even if some people don't think so music games are addicting.

  • meh there are better games coming out

  • i just like that they're actually trying to keep this genre fresh

  • I'll stick with the guitar thank you.

  • If u can play RB 3 on pro mode,you can play the real guitar.

  • Did I mention this is the greatest thing ever?!!!!