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Educational LED Keyboards

Opho Keys Uses a Guitar Hero-Like Approach To Help You Learn

— March 6, 2015 — Social Good
The Opho Keys contraption is like Guitar Hero for people who want to learn to play the keyboards. Having learned to play the keys the old-school way with a human teacher, I find this to be an intriguing idea and it's something that could work well by people who are intimidated by the notion of taking traditional lessons.

The Opho Keys includes 24 keys spanning two octaves, and can be connected with an iPhone to enable beginners to learn to play songs and chords and learn theory through tutorial apps. The keyboard is fitted with LED keys that light up to indicate when different notes should be played.

Once users become more proficient, they can connect the device to MIDI apps to further refine their sound. This is a great example of technology being leveraged to make learning fun and a novel experience.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Learning Keyboards - Using LED keys and tutorial apps, interactive learning keyboards are revolutionizing the way people learn to play musical instruments.
2. Gamified Music Education - Opho Keys and similar devices are gamifying music education by incorporating Guitar Hero-like interfaces to engage and motivate learners.
3. Integration of Technology in Music Lessons - By integrating MIDI apps and LED keyboards, technology is enhancing the traditional music lesson experience and encouraging self-guided learning.
Industry Implications
1. Music Education - The music education industry can adopt interactive learning keyboards to attract and engage a wider range of students, offering a more enjoyable learning experience.
2. Music Instrument Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the music instrument industry can explore the production of LED keyboards and related devices to cater to the increasing demand for interactive and gamified music education.
3. Edtech - EdTech companies can develop tutorial apps and MIDI integration platforms to provide interactive music learning tools for students of all ages and skill levels.
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