Lord of the Chords: The Punniest Music Theory Card Game!

A project in Singapore, Singapore by Jonathan Ng
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The music theory card game musicians play when they're not playing music! Major geekiness! Diminished boredom! Augmented pun-damentals!
Backers: 3800
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $313,494 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 20th (37 days)
Project By: Jonathan Ng
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Latest News

YOU GUYS DID IT! Perfectly ORCHEST-RAY-TED! Ray Chen Gave Us A Shout Out! + Share for Sleeves + Housekeeping + Component Upgrades

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU, our bach-ers, are the REAL CELEBRITIES! Because we couldn't have done any of this without you (like seriously omg). Here's the crazy clip of Ray reacting to the game and his cards. Check it out!  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)

1000% Funded! 1)Translations 2)Bigger Box and 3) HELP NEEDED!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
1000% Funded! Here's a special video from Jonathan to thank you guys for being the Prelude to our journey :) That's right! We can actually play music! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound... (Read More)

Major Update! What the Devil('s Trill Sonata)?! 666% = $100k funded?!? Actually 700% funded at this point lol what the Bach guys

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Cue organ music with tritones, min maj7th chords and demonic minor scales (you won't regret clicking but please come back to the update after you've had a good laugh) Coin-C-dence? I think NOT! Detailed update ahead! Summary: Shipping discounts for... (Read More)

We're Getting Featured Everywhere! Also: Quaver Lance Development: Be-Haydn-the-scenes Action!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You guys got on the hype train early! We recently got featured in The Strad! In the March Issue's New Products section (albeit not super prominently, but still counts... right? Right?!? Ahem.) It's already out! (Even though it's still February. Us... (Read More)

433% FUNDED! Okay actually 490% funded now but we're late on announcing it because we were...

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Because we were busy PRACTICING! Yes, that's right! We were busy rehearsing to present you our 433% silly stretch goal - our interpretation of 4'33" for 6 hands. Enjoy: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound... (Read More)

200% FUN-ded in just 4 hours! Stretch goals and Cashback Referral Programme Unlocked!!!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Because we reached TWO hundred percent funded, we've got TWO awesome announcements for you beautiful people! (Thanks for making Jonathan's birthday awesome!!! (Why is he writing in third person? He's writing this!) Anyway, 1) Stretch goal reached:... (Read More)

100% FUNDED IN 75 MINUTES!!!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Now that we are fully funded, pliszt stay tuned for more updates as we unlock special stretch goals that will make key components of the game even more legendary and fun for everyone!  (Read More)

PPP129: "Lord of the Chords" Game Developer, Jonathan Ng

February 10th - via: pianoparentpodcast.com
A few weeks ago I got an email from Sanette Brems, a piano mom in my studio. Listen to Sanette (Read More)

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