# Hi-Tech Instrument Gadgets The Japanese Wrist-Mounted Finger Piano is a Handful of Musical Fun By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-wrist-mounted-finger-piano References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/japanese-wrist-mounted-finger-piano) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/ec43/) Pianos can be both expensive and space-consuming, but the Japanese Wrist-Mounted Finger Piano offers an intriguing alternative that addresses both of those concerns. It is a hi-tech accessory that allows aspiring pianists to practice wherever and whenever they want. The gadget slips onto the wrist and fingers of the player for a [virtual musical experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8). Developed by Think Geek, the Japanese Wrist-Mounted Finger Piano plays a note when the wearer presses his or her fingers onto a hard surface. Capable of playing one full octave range, it also has three volume levels and three sound banks, which include the traditional piano sound, chiming bells and quirky [cat meows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box). It operates on batteries. The Japanese Wrist-Mounted Finger Piano is a handful of musical fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Instrument Accessories:** The development of wearable musical instruments can allow aspiring musicians to practice wherever and whenever they want. - **Virtual Musical Experience:** The creation of virtual instruments for musical performance can increase accessibility and affordability for aspiring musicians. - **Innovative Music Gadgets:** The emergence of innovative music gadgets that offer convenience and portability to musicians can create a new market in the music industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry could take advantage of this trend by developing more wearable and virtual musical instruments and devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can create wearable musical devices for a new market of aspiring musicians and music enthusiasts. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry could develop innovative musical education toys for kids and beginners, inspiring interest and enthusiasm for playing musical instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Text-Converting Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard.md) - [Mobile Piano Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-widget.md) - [Talking Robotic Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md)