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List of keytarists

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One of the best known keytarists, Jean Michel Jarre, playing an AX-Synth

The following is a list of keytarists. A keytarist is a musician that plays the keytar, a keyboard or synthesizer worn around the neck and shoulders, similar to a guitar. Only notable musicians who are widely noted for their use of the keytar as reported in reliable sources are included.

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References

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