Behind the Keys: Who Created “Rush E” and How It Conquered the Internet

If you have spent any time online over the past few years, you have almost certainly encountered “Rush E.” Whether as a chaotic TikTok audio, a grueling challenge for real-life pianists, or an impossible MIDI animation featuring dozens of flying fingers, this track has cemented itself as a modern internet icon.

But who is actually responsible for the monstrously difficult piano piece?

The Masterminds: Sheet Music Boss

“Rush E” was created by Sheet Music Boss, an Australian YouTube channel and musical duo consisting of Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, the duo specializes in producing engaging piano tutorials, vibrant MIDI visualizations, and original novelty compositions designed to catch fire online.

Wrangell and Dickenson launched Sheet Music Boss to make learning and listening to piano music fun, accessible, and deeply tied to internet culture. Little did they know that one of their compositions would transcend the platform to become a global phenomenon.

The Inspiration: Memes and the “Rush” Legacy

To understand the creation of “Rush E,” you have to look at its predecessor, “Rush B.”

Earlier in their channel’s run, Sheet Music Boss capitalized on gaming culture—specifically the popular multiplayer shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where players frequently type or shout the tactical command “Rush B”. The duo wrote a Russian-folk-styled piano piece called “Rush B” that heavily featured the musical note B.

When looking for a follow-up, the creators leaned into another massive internet joke of the era: the deep-fried, heavily distorted “E” meme (featuring a mashup of Markiplier and Lord Farquaad). Blending internet absurdist humor with musical composition, they built “Rush E” around the letter/note concept, strategically weaving the meme soundbite into the climax of the piece.

From YouTube Novelty to Global Phenomenon

When “Rush E” was uploaded, it was designed to look physically impossible to play by human hands, featuring cascading notes that required dozens of fingers moving at lightning speed.

The internet instantly took the challenge and ran with it:

• The Meme Explosion: Millions of creators used the track for comedic “impossible piano tutorial” skits.
• Real-World Pianists: Virtuoso musicians took it as a personal challenge, actually arranging and performing the inhumanly fast track on acoustic pianos.
• Mainstream Crossover: High-profile creators like Mark Rober and countless TikTokers brought the song to audiences far outside the traditional piano community.

Today, Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson’s creation stands as a testament to the power of internet culture, proving that a clever blend of gaming humor, meme history, and genuine musical catchiness can create a permanent pop-culture fixture.

The Original Rush E Piano Tutorial by Sheet Music Boss

This video is the official, original upload by Sheet Music Boss that kickstarted the entire “Rush E” phenomenon across global internet culture.