r/keys
This is a discussion forum for people who play keyboards. It is not about locksmithing or key duplication services, this is about ticklin'…
How to think about r/keys
This community focuses on discussions related to playing keyboards, including pianos, synthesizers, and various keyboard instruments. Members share experiences, techniques, and tips related to keyboard playing, improvisation, and equipment. The community is distinct for its emphasis on musical artistry rather than technical aspects of locksmithing or key duplication, fostering a creative and supportive environment for musicians.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are primarily musicians, ranging from hobbyists to professional keyboard players. They are typically passionate about music and interested in sharing their knowledge and experiences. The vibe is collaborative and enthusiastic, with members eager to learn from one another and discuss their favorite instruments and techniques.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal stories, performance videos, gear reviews, and tips for improving keyboard skills. Members appreciate authenticity and creativity, while overly promotional or spammy posts are met with immediate bans. The community encourages regular engagement, with members often posting questions, sharing music, or discussing new gear.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value through educational content, such as tutorials or gear comparisons, rather than overt promotions. Authenticity is key; brands should participate in discussions and share insights without coming off as salesy. Collaborations with musicians or sponsoring community events can also resonate well, but any promotional efforts must align with the community's artistic focus.
Top keywords
What r/keys talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/IM_MT_
- u/iminthelaundry
- u/[deleted]
- u/Karl368
- u/mozarta12
- u/MyVoiceIsElevating
- u/dumbphone77
- u/FormSubject5933
- u/Saxobone
- u/pinkfart88
- u/ebietoo
- u/Daisy_Sal
- u/friendlysandmansf
- u/Black_Nile
- u/krayzkid
- u/CBoveLotus
- u/david-saint-hubbins
- u/M80music
- u/Vortexx1988
- u/gntsketches
- u/yul_whiterabbit
- u/ReliefOk7368
- u/Wakellor957
- u/GuiShulman
- u/tom_Booker27
- u/dannylightning
- u/kerayspahvi69
- u/Marvinkmooneyoz
- u/Fancy-Double8405
- u/youngzelda
- u/p13_rate
- u/lonniewhitmore
- u/DerInselaffe
- u/The-SimonZ
- u/VodoSioskBaas
- u/HotPocketChange
- u/royalpark29
- u/wissahickon_schist
- u/jayceay
- u/IslandTony
- u/divbyzero_
- u/drmirror
- u/BentonAsher
- u/Snoo-31890
- u/LiquidStands-Mike
- u/SantosTrinidad
- u/cjr71244
- u/OystahBub
- u/-Greven
- u/imma-sillygoose
- u/mxbunster7
- u/trollsmurf
- u/porkchopfan
- u/Leeveye101
- u/rverne8
- u/Global_Scholar_1003
- u/asfarley--
- u/whowell04
- u/31chimbit
- u/daytrippermc
- u/newgreyarea
- u/already-untaken
- u/voteforj
- u/LaMaquinaDePinguinos
- u/WhiskeyInTheShade
- u/Amnvex
- u/1973-Positive
- u/Mammoth_Tradition_46
- u/MyPokemonRedName
- u/moderndaycaine
- u/kingkass
- u/AccurateCarry7954
- u/Strange_Sparrow
- u/Technophillia
- u/batonwielder
- u/NotoriousCFR
- u/Negimized
- u/GenericRaiderFan
- u/PurplePolo88
- u/reydeguitarra
- u/mightdeletesooon
- u/MSchulte
- u/manlyjpanda
- u/Appropriate_Chart_23
- u/oppedoppen
- u/summerinstereo
- u/DeflatedBallonMusic
- u/pzach3
- u/Whats-The-Score-Here
- u/RectalSpatula
- u/Skystrider17
- u/clammer123
- u/Alabatman
- u/BillyGoatAl
- u/EltonJohnWick
- u/holographicbboy
- u/Grouchy_Jacket_6395
- u/bookish-babbling
- u/laylawerdna
- u/Potajito
By votes
- u/HotPocketChange
- u/IM_MT_
- u/Karl368
- u/royalpark29
- u/MyVoiceIsElevating
- u/mozarta12
- u/wissahickon_schist
- u/jayceay
- u/CBoveLotus
- u/Saxobone
- u/iminthelaundry
- u/ebietoo
- u/david-saint-hubbins
- u/IslandTony
- u/M80music
- u/dumbphone77
- u/Black_Nile
- u/[deleted]
- u/pinkfart88
- u/Daisy_Sal
- u/Vortexx1988
- u/divbyzero_
- u/BentonAsher
- u/Snoo-31890
- u/GuiShulman
- u/drmirror
- u/LiquidStands-Mike
- u/SantosTrinidad
- u/-Greven
- u/cjr71244
- u/OystahBub
- u/imma-sillygoose
- u/Leeveye101
- u/rverne8
- u/friendlysandmansf
- u/yul_whiterabbit
- u/Wakellor957
- u/mxbunster7
- u/trollsmurf
- u/ReliefOk7368
- u/porkchopfan
- u/asfarley--
- u/whowell04
- u/newgreyarea
- u/MyPokemonRedName
- u/moderndaycaine
- u/batonwielder
- u/BillyGoatAl
- u/FormSubject5933
- u/kerayspahvi69
- u/Global_Scholar_1003
- u/31chimbit
- u/daytrippermc
- u/already-untaken
- u/LaMaquinaDePinguinos
- u/WhiskeyInTheShade
- u/gntsketches
- u/Amnvex
- u/Mammoth_Tradition_46
- u/Strange_Sparrow
- u/NotoriousCFR
- u/Appropriate_Chart_23
- u/oppedoppen
- u/RectalSpatula
- u/Skystrider17
- u/Alabatman
- u/laylawerdna
- u/voteforj
- u/1973-Positive
- u/kingkass
- u/AccurateCarry7954
- u/Technophillia
- u/Negimized
- u/GenericRaiderFan
- u/PurplePolo88
- u/manlyjpanda
- u/tom_Booker27
- u/pzach3
- u/Whats-The-Score-Here
- u/clammer123
- u/holographicbboy
- u/tomaszpio
- u/gdeadfan
- u/UndieBro27
- u/truedub-
- u/dannylightning
- u/TheRealLardin
- u/SaltyLittleLich
- u/Icy_Fix_899
- u/P-Munny
- u/reydeguitarra
- u/mightdeletesooon
- u/MSchulte
- u/summerinstereo
- u/DeflatedBallonMusic
- u/EltonJohnWick
- u/Grouchy_Jacket_6395
- u/bookish-babbling
- u/Marvinkmooneyoz
- u/No_Tune4906
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/MyVoiceIsElevating
- u/Nickmorgan19457
- u/DerInselaffe
- u/david-saint-hubbins
- u/Appropriate_Chart_23
- u/KeystotheDead
- u/[deleted]
- u/trollsmurf
- u/MoogProg
- u/RumbleStripRescue
- u/InitialMajor
- u/NotoriousCFR
- u/plastic-pulse
- u/Shiningtoaster
- u/NotEvenWrongAgain
- u/HOG03
- u/smaksandewand
- u/dj_fishwigy
- u/jayceay
- u/lux901
- u/Freddykreuger6666
- u/beatsnstuffz
- u/anotherscott
- u/808phone
- u/RedStarNova2
- u/Biscuits4u2
- u/tomastoddler
- u/RRSignalguy
- u/Jam_Man85
- u/Mourndark
- u/looneysquash
- u/Flupsy
- u/wolfbear
- u/wissahickon_schist
- u/pbizzle
- u/owzleee
- u/theoriginalpetebog
- u/ol_louboy
- u/patrick-tho
- u/CastorTroyMcClure
- u/CBoveLotus
- u/Ricecold
- u/IOwn88Keys
- u/Guidos656
- u/_V_H_S_
- u/bluGill
- u/itchyd
- u/Next_Text891
- u/nickssss9
- u/LiquidStands-Mike
- u/CodeMonkey789
- u/JeebsFat
- u/DavidEkwebelem
- u/blyatboy
- u/HolsteredPot4to
- u/gjhox
- u/pjs37
- u/BentonAsher
- u/Wudaokau
- u/FredFuzzypants
- u/Snoo-31890
- u/doghelper51
- u/o_2_much
- u/gsbe
- u/submarginal
- u/kbob
- u/joemac_sunspot
- u/CRYSTALBALLR
- u/Jamtronman
- u/TheeeBop
- u/adbalsamo
- u/thereshegoes
- u/rocknroll2013
- u/cordas
- u/wubrotherno1
- u/AccurateCarry7954
- u/keysandtreesforme
- u/General_lee12
- u/Sesquitone
- u/SwearingMormon
- u/TheSilentOne111
- u/PM_ME_YOUR_FLAIR
- u/FeelinDank
- u/abw
- u/DC-Toronto
- u/HillBilly_Crystal
- u/jrportagee
- u/bluesbox
- u/dirtforker
- u/KlawMusic
- u/shawnpi
- u/Hajile_S
- u/Saxobone
- u/abbrev_ok
- u/hesjustalittleturtle
- u/ebietoo
- u/squirrel-bear
- u/LateNightZebraOG
- u/jseego
- u/Starstuffi
By votes
- u/KeystotheDead
- u/Appropriate_Chart_23
- u/keysandtreesforme
- u/david-saint-hubbins
- u/nelsnose
- u/MyVoiceIsElevating
- u/General_lee12
- u/Jam_Man85
- u/lux901
- u/RedStarNova2
- u/[deleted]
- u/Sesquitone
- u/joemac_sunspot
- u/smaksandewand
- u/Freddykreuger6666
- u/anotherscott
- u/deviationblue
- u/trollsmurf
- u/DerInselaffe
- u/blackcompy
- u/plastic-pulse
- u/RumbleStripRescue
- u/looneysquash
- u/NotoriousCFR
- u/Shiningtoaster
- u/Nickmorgan19457
- u/CRYSTALBALLR
- u/jayceay
- u/danielge78
- u/Mourndark
- u/wissahickon_schist
- u/HOG03
- u/SwearingMormon
- u/wesleyweir
- u/Mutiu2
- u/loveofjazz
- u/Biscuits4u2
- u/Flupsy
- u/pbizzle
- u/owzleee
- u/theoriginalpetebog
- u/NotEvenWrongAgain
- u/nickssss9
- u/LiquidStands-Mike
- u/CodeMonkey789
- u/blyatboy
- u/BentonAsher
- u/Wudaokau
- u/Jamtronman
- u/MoogProg
- u/InitialMajor
- u/beatsnstuffz
- u/onebitboy
- u/Square-Combination92
- u/G1G1G1G1G1G1G
- u/808phone
- u/Kantul
- u/vyckd
- u/rolandkeytar
- u/ol_louboy
- u/patrick-tho
- u/CastorTroyMcClure
- u/CBoveLotus
- u/Ricecold
- u/IOwn88Keys
- u/_V_H_S_
- u/DavidEkwebelem
- u/HolsteredPot4to
- u/pjs37
- u/FredFuzzypants
- u/doghelper51
- u/o_2_much
- u/gsbe
- u/TheeeBop
- u/AccurateCarry7954
- u/TheSilentOne111
- u/PM_ME_YOUR_FLAIR
- u/FeelinDank
- u/abw
- u/DC-Toronto
- u/dj_fishwigy
- u/KlawMusic
- u/Hajile_S
- u/Saxobone
- u/hesjustalittleturtle
- u/keyboardbill
- u/deja_moo
- u/-Sanguinity
- u/itselectro
- u/Chet2017
- u/thePianoHack_777
- u/sometimesthemoon
- u/loadedstork
- u/nighine
- u/sleepydon
- u/Diflicated
- u/xanderick
- u/tomastoddler
- u/RRSignalguy
- u/wolfbear
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FAQ
r/keys — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/keys have?
r/keys has approximately 9,409 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/keys created?
r/keys was created on May 4, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/keys about?
This community focuses on discussions related to playing keyboards, including pianos, synthesizers, and various keyboard instruments. Members share experiences, techniques, and tips related to keyboard playing, improvisation, and equipment. The community is distinct for its emphasis on musical artistry rather than technical aspects of locksmithing or key duplication, fosteri…
What subreddits are similar to r/keys?
Communities similar to r/keys include r/hammondorgan, r/cheapkeys, r/roland, r/jazzpiano, r/organ.
Who are the most active posters on r/keys?
The most frequent posters on r/keys include u/IM_MT_, u/iminthelaundry, u/[deleted].
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