# Digital Piano Teaching Devices The 'RainPlay' Enables Players to Master the Piano By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-the-piano References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/rainplay-piano-teaching-device/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2046955742/rainplay) The 'RainPlay' piano teaching device is a digital means to master the piano that offers note-by-note guides in order to make a wide array of different music pieces possible to play. The 'RainPlay' works by sitting above the keys and enabling users to visualize when the next note will need to be played via the raining digital LEDs that indicate it. The blue lights on the 'RainPlay' correspond to the black keys, while the white LEDs correspond to the white keys to let users master the piano by learning both visually and through practice. The 'RainPlay' piano teaching device allows players to adjust the speed of the song as well as the [cascading lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloredmusicsheet) to let them learn at their own preferred pace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Piano Learning:** The use of interactive technology in piano learning presents opportunities to enhance the traditional method of teaching piano and make it more engaging. - **Gamification of Music Learning:** Gamifying music education using innovative devices such as 'RainPlay' adds an element of fun to a traditionally difficult instrument to learn, making it more accessible. - **Virtual Music Education:** Digital piano teaching devices like 'RainPlay' enable remote learning opportunities by allowing students to learn on their own and provides music instructors with tools to monitor and track progress in real-time. ### Where This Applies - **Edtech:** EdTech businesses can leverage the use of digital piano teaching devices like 'RainPlay' to create more interactive and gamified approaches for music education. - **Music Production:** Digital piano teaching devices like 'RainPlay' can create accessibility for aspiring musicians and producers who lack the training to play traditional instruments. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the audio industry can capitalize on the growing trend of digital piano teaching devices by developing and innovating the technology powering these devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-ai-music-coach.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Digitized Guitar Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-guitar-tutor.md) - [Digital HD Display Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozart-console-piano.md) - [Durable Musical Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-in-tune-piano.md) - [Intelligent Pianist Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-pianolight.md) - [Portable Music Course Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-5.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md)