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Pierre Piscitelli’s Piano Hack: Turning ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ Into a Holiday Street Weapon

Pierre Piscitelli, the New York piano educator with a knack for making the impossible playable, takes on Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’—and he’s not messing about. Forget vintage synths and bank-busting CS-80s; Pierre shows you how to wring that iconic, echo-drenched vibe out of a regular piano. Expect sharp chord voicings, crafty decays, and a few tricks to keep your hands busier than a DJ at a warehouse rave. If you want to bring some proper festive chaos to your next holiday jam, this is the only tutorial you need. But trust me, you’ll want to see the video to catch

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