The saga began with , a YouTube channel known for piano tutorials. In early 2018, they posted a video that poked fun at overly simplistic tutorials. It featured a single note—the letter "E"—played repeatedly to a basic beat. It was meant to be a satirical "world's easiest" piano lesson. 2. The "Russian" Transformation
: High-profile creators like Penguinz0 (Charlie) reacted to covers, propelling it into the mainstream. RUSH E
To ensure "Rush E" lived up to its name, the creators used "word-painting," where the physical layout of the notes on the digital score actually spells out the letter . This design choice made the piece humanly impossible to play; at certain points, the score requires dozens of fingers hitting keys simultaneously at breakneck speeds. 4. Viral Success and the Quest for Mastery "Rush E" exploded in popularity thanks to several factors: The saga began with , a YouTube channel
: It hit right as the "Deep Fried E" meme featuring Lord Farquaad/Markiplier was peaking. It was meant to be a satirical "world's
The joke evolved when fans jokingly requested a "Russian version" of the "E" meme. Sheet Music Boss obliged by transposing the simple "E" into the key of and adding aggressive, rapid-fire rhythms inspired by the "Rush B" meme from the game Counter-Strike . This gave birth to "Rush E" —a track that starts off challenging but quickly descends into total musical chaos. 3. Making the "Impossible"