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Stringless Six Strings

'A Touch Sensitive Guitar' Makes Learning and Recording Music Easier

— January 25, 2012 — Art & Design
'A Touch Sensitive Guitar' is a conceptual digital guitar designed by Formquadrat. As its name suggests, this guitar is touch-sensitive and is made without any strings or knobs. Its creators claim that a touch guitar would be easier for beginners to learn to play, and that it would make recording music easier.

A Touch Sensitive Guitar would make learning to play guitar easier as song tutorials could be downloaded directly to the guitar. Recording music would also be made easier as this guitar would wirelessly connect to a computer. It's tough to think that a design like this would completely eliminate the need for electric and acoustic guitars. This touch guitar could carve out a nice niche and serve as a bridge of sorts for those wanting to master the skills of this popular instrument.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Touch-sensitive Instruments - Creating touch-sensitive instruments without traditional components opens up opportunities for interactive and user-friendly music experiences.
2. Wireless Connectivity in Musical Instruments - Integrating wireless connectivity into musical instruments allows for seamless recording and interaction with digital tools, enhancing the creative process.
3. Instrument-specific Learning Tools - Developing instruments with built-in learning features, such as downloadable tutorials, provides a more accessible and tailored learning experience for beginners.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The development of touch-sensitive instruments and wireless connectivity presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the music technology industry.
2. Education Technology - Instrument-specific learning tools, like the touch-sensitive guitar, open up possibilities for educational technology companies to create interactive and personalized learning experiences for aspiring musicians.
3. Consumer Electronics - The integration of touch-sensitive instruments with wireless connectivity creates opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to offer innovative music products that cater to a wide range of users.
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