# Musical Barcode Apps The Barcodas App Turns Barcodes into Pianos By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcodas-app References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663682/barcodas-iphone-app-turns-upc-codes-into-electronic-music) & [nr74.org](http://nr74.org/barcodas.html) Barcodes are about to become infinitely more interesting thanks to the Barcodas app. The Barcodas app was created by Leo van der Veen, a designer who got the idea to create Barcodas while staring at a barcode over breakfast. It truly is the most important meal of the day. The Barcodas app turns barcodes into one of eight C scale notes. The music made can be edited and shared via [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-enabled-packaging), encouraging your friends to experiment with the magic of barcode music. While [QR codes are dominating popular culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazer-remix-30th-anniversary-candy-bag), the noble barcode is still the most popular code around, with it being feature on nearly every retail item around the world. Check out a demo of the app here and see more [musical apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music) from the Trend Hunter archives below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Barcode Music:** The Barcodas app turns barcodes into musical notes, creating a new way to experience and share music. - **Interactive QR Codes:** The rise of QR codes in popular culture presents an opportunity to create interactive and engaging experiences beyond traditional barcode scanning. - **Music Sharing Apps:** The Barcodas app's feature to edit and share music via Facebook highlights the potential for innovative music sharing platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The widespread use of barcodes in retail creates a platform for integrating music and enhancing the shopping experience. - **Technology:** Developing interactive QR code applications opens up new possibilities for the technology industry, from marketing to entertainment. - **Social Media:** The ability to share music through Facebook showcases the potential for social media platforms to evolve as music sharing hubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barcode Scanning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcode-reader.md) - [Barcode-Scanning Ethical Search Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-barcode.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [No-Code Barcode Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-scan1.md) - [QR Music Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qrsong.md) - [Barcode Verification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-scan1.md) - [Branded QR-Powered Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-scan.md) - [Sound Transforming Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsidify.md) - [AI-Enhanced QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-barcode.md)