# Portable Full-Size Pianos The Pocket Piano Has a Magnetic Locking System for Easy Portability By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-piano References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/108973/The-Pocket-Piano-A-Full-Size-Keyboard-Made-from-Magnetically-Connecting-Segments?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+core77/blog) & [pocketpiano](https://pocketpiano.com/) The Pocket Piano, designed by Josep Bergadà alongside piano dealer Jorquera Pianos and the Eurecat Technology Centre, is a [portable full-size piano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-widget) that assembles through a [magnetic locking system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic). The instrument is made up of eight high-quality piano segments, each containing an octave, and includes two foot pedals for sound modulation. The Pocket Piano can be easily put together and taken apart with its innovative magnetic snap system. The Pocket Piano projects its audio through connection to any [Bluetooth-enabled speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll). The audio can also be routed through music apps like GarageBand or MainStage for an accessible creative process. The piano's internal batteries last for four hours, making the instrument ideal for travelers, musicians, and on-the-go consumers. The Pocket Piano's small casing means it can be packed up in a backpack, bag, or suitcase for effective transportability. Image Credit: Core77 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Full-size Instruments:** Innovative designs to create other portable full-size instruments for on-the-go musicians. - **Magnetic Snap System:** Applying this magnetic snap system to other musical instruments or products for easy assembly and disassembly. - **Smart Instrument Integration:** Further integrating musical instruments with smart technology for enhanced accessibility and creative processes. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** Creating and developing new technologies for musicians and music lovers. - **Travel and Leisure:** Integrating portable musical instruments into the travel and leisure industry for music enthusiasts on the go. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating music instruments with technology for the tech-savvy consumers seeking innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Illuminated Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-piano.md) - [Battery-Powered Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-piano.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Portable Music Course Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-5.md) - [Lightweight Organ-Mimicking Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammond-1.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Miniscule Modular Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockit.md)