Who Created Rush E? The Story Behind the Viral Piano Meme

Who Created Rush E? The Story Behind the Internet-Famous Piano Phenomenon

If you have spent any time browsing internet culture, gaming videos, or piano tutorials over the last few years, chances are you have heard “Rush E”. Known as an intensely fast, almost impossibly difficult musical piece, it has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. But who is actually behind this viral sensation?

The Creators: Sheet Music Boss

“Rush E” was created by Sheet Music Boss, an Australian YouTube channel and music production duo founded by composers Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, the channel specializes in transforming popular video game themes, classical pieces, and original compositions into engaging piano tutorials using MIDI visualizations.

While Andrew Wrangell is the primary composer credited with writing the piece, both Wrangell and Dickenson operate the channel that propelled it into global stardom.

The Inspiration and Meme Culture

The creation of “Rush E” followed a fun lineage of internet-inspired musical pieces. It was preceded by “Rush B”, a track named after the famous strategic voice chat callout used by players of the tactical shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). “Rush B” heavily featured the musical note B while incorporating elements of Russian folk style.

When it came time to create “Rush E”, the composers capitalized on the popular internet meme culture surrounding the letter “E”—specifically the deep-fried, distorted face mashup of Markiplier and Lord Farquaad. The track was designed to be an absurdly exaggerated, impossibly fast piece of piano music built around the note E, blending genuine musical composition with internet humor.

From YouTube to Global Phenomenon

Released in late 2020, “Rush E” quickly outgrew its origins as a simple piano tutorial video. It inspired a massive wave of internet content, including:

• Cover challenges: Professional pianists, amateur musicians, and virtual players trying—and often comedically failing—to play the lightning-fast notes.
• Meme adaptations: Orchestral versions, robotic contraptions built by engineering creators like Mark Rober, and impossible arrangements with millions of notes.
• Global reach: It became one of the most-watched piano-related videos on YouTube, spawning sequels and alternate keys like “Rush G”.

Ultimately, “Rush E” stands as a brilliant example of how modern independent composers can harness internet culture, humor, and digital media to create a timeless modern classic.

Sheet Music Boss Rush E Tutorial

This video provides an official look at the piano composition and tutorial created by the masterminds behind the viral sensation.
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