Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Modernizing
Classical
Contemporary pianos utilize high-tech features to seek out diverse markets.
5.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Modernizing Classical trend?
Modernizing Classical: While classical music is certainly refined and eloquent, encouraging younger generations to see the beauty behind it can be difficult. Pop-up pianos and contemporary keyboards offer consumers classic instruments with a high-tech edge, combining a passionate form of expression with modern conveniences. The addition of technology serves to attract a more youthful, tech-savvy market, showcasing how adaptability is key to keeping relevant.
Trend themes
Themes within the Modernizing Classical trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Incorporation of technology in classical instruments
The addition of technology to classical instruments makes them more appealing to younger, tech-savvy markets.
02
Flexible and portable instruments
Musical instruments that are flexible and portable make it easier for music enthusiasts to play music on-the-go.
03
Innovative piano designs
Innovative piano designs like slim keyboards and hi-tech vibrating pianos bridge the gap between traditional and modern design.
Industry implications
What the Modernizing Classical trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Musical Instruments Industry
The Musical Instruments industry can explore ways to incorporate technology into classical instruments to make them appealing for younger markets.
For
Technology Industry
The Technology industry can invest in creating portable and flexible musical instruments that appeal to music enthusiasts.
For
Design Industry
The Design Industry can develop innovative piano designs that merge traditional and modern design principles to make them visually appealing.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Modernizing Classical
Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 75%, freshness 8%.
Popularity81%
Activity75%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Modernizing Classical trend
6 featured examples from Mar 12, 2013 to Jan 28, 2014CategoryTech
Pop-Up Piano Tablet Cases
The Miselu C.24 Music Keyboard is an Impressive Wireless Mini Piano
Companies in the technology industry can explore creating wireless music keyboards and musical instrument apps to cater to the growing demand for portable musical instruments.
CategoryArt & Design
Portable Foldable Instruments
Play Music Anywhere You Go with the Roll-Up Electronic Keyboard
The music technology industry can take advantage of the trend towards portable, flexible, and cordless musical instruments to design new products that meet the growing needs of mu…
CategoryArt & Design
Razor-Sharp Keyboards
The Wave Piano is Slick and Slim and Flows Like the Sounds That it Emits
Manufacturers in the music instrument industry can explore new designs and incorporate technology to differentiate their products from the competition.
CategoryTech
Continuous Skin Pianos
Create Musical Fusion with the Seaboard Keyboard's Soft Rippled Surface
The Seaboard Keyboard's innovative design opens up new possibilities for companies in the music technology industry to develop flexible and touch-sensitive instruments.
CategoryUnique
Hi-Tech Vibrating Instruments
The Yamaha U1TA Piano Bridges Gap Between Digital and Analog
The unique features of the Yamaha U1TA Piano offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the musical instruments industry by introducing new ways of projecting sound and interac…
CategoryArt & Design
Slim Contemporary Keyboards
The Seaboard Grand by Roli Modernizes the Musical Instrument
Manufacturers should consider investing in research and development of soft surface musical instruments that are intuitive to play and offer versatility.
