Nothing says “I am classy†like sitting down and playing the piano. People seem to be genuinely impressed with a person when they can sit down and play something more advanced than the song from Jaws.
From typewriter pianos to musical subway stairs, check out the 37 grand piano innovations that will have you wishing you took those lessons when you were a kid.
Implications - It is definitely not too late to learn though because these piano innovations could have you practicing your skills absolutely anywhere. An app on the iPhone gives you access to a piano, while musical gloves give you the ability to practice without the instrument in front of you.
37 Grand Piano Innovations
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Super Eccentric Instruments
Schimmel Grand Paino-Pegasus is in Tune With Modern Architecture
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iPOD Concerto Table
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Miniature Everything
World's Smallest Grand Piano
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Volcano-Shaped Architecture
Renzo Piano Defies Nature With the 'Vulcano Buono'
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Freakishly Funky Pianos
The Gibson Exotic Collection
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Piano Key Pendants
Engraved Eco-Adornment Made of Recycled Ivories (UPDATE)
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Multi-Skilled Child Prodigies
Ethan Bortnick Plays Piano Like a Little Mozart but Prefers Dr. Dool
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Turn Your iPhone Into A Piano
iAno
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Musical Subway Stairs
Piano Stairs Encourage People to Get Some Exercise
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Illuminated Glamstruments
Gary Pons Etched Altuglass Pianos For Sheer Music Madness
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Grandest Piano Of Them All
Schimmel Pegasus Piano
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Piano Sketchpads
Yamaha Studio Keyboard Book
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Wireless Touch-Screen Piano
Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV
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Keyboard Shelves
Foldable Display Art For Book Loving Piano Buffs
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High Performance Pianos
Audi Designs Grand Piano for 100th Anniversary
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Possessed Pianos
This Musical Robot by Peter Ablinger Can Give Speeches
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Air Piano
No Need to Touch Keys With Omer Yosha's Airpiano
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Musical Gloves
Piano Hands Make Impromptu Recitals Possible
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Instruments of the Future
Pianos for the Millenium
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DIY Musical Fashion
Wearable Toy Piano Shirt Actually Works!
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Feline Purr-Formers
Nora the Piano Cat Listens, Learns and Loves Music
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Pianos That Literally Rock
The Chichi
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Pure Gold Instruments
Neko: The $24,000 Sound of Music
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Touch-Screen Slider Pianos
The iPiano Concept is a Dream For Apple Addicts
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Phantom Musicians
'Light Paint Piano Player' by Ryan Cashman
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Flaming Instruments
Man Plays Burning Piano
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Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
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Creative Doorbells
The Pianobell
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Fine Craftsmanship Gone Awry
Seiler Metal Suspension Piano
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Guitar Piano Hybrids
The Harpejji
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Gaudy Luxury Instruments
The Kuhn-Bosendorfer Piano
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Using Eyes As Hands
Man Can Paint and Play Piano With His Eyeballs
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Retro Keyboard Remixing
Classic 80's Hits Interpreted for Ragtime Piano by Scott Bradlee
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Robotic Piano Teachers
Concert Hands Makes for Easy DIY Piano Instruction
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Miming Robots
Robotic Marimba Player Improvises With Human Piano Player
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Eco-Friendly Instruments
Walden Pond Wood Piano
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Vibrantly Flowered Instruments
Steinway Limited-Edition Lilly Pulitzer Piano
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Elegant Analog Note Systems
The Grovemade Note Taking Kit Was Created with Matthew Encina
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Portable Professional Mechanical Keyboards
The Nuphy Air60 V2 is Lightweight, Flexible and Compact
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables
The 'EnigmaSurface' Responds to the User's Touch
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
NYC-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
Serene Industries Designs the Icebreaker Keyboard
Modular Bar-Like Mechanical Keyboards
The Megalodon Sword Macro Pad is Great for Customization
Modular Sound Engineer Laptops
The Conceptual 'LAP-1' teenage engineering Laptop is Industrial
Luxe Digital Grand Pianos
The Casio Privia PX-S700WE Has Smart Hybrid Keys
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Jazz Lifestyle-Inspired Dubai Apartments
Natalia Contova Taps to Her Former Jazz Career in Design
Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards
The Conceptual 'SCROOM' Keyboard Has a Sliding Display
Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs
Karakter Introduces Two Chairs Designed Inspired by the 60s
Advanced Antiquated Keyboards
The Azio MK-Retro Typewriter-Style Mechanical Keyboard is Sleek
Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards
The Bored Intelligent Keyboard Offers Three-Times Faster Typing
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
Radical Majestic Instrument Structures
Whipsaw's Ravenchord is a Reimagined Grand Piano
Compactly Portable Theremins
This Theremin is Designed For Affordable Sound Generation
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Rollable Bamboo Keyboards
The Bamboo Slips Keyboard by Bruce Tao is Slim and Highly Portable
Portable Productivity Tablet Keyboards
The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Sets Up a Workstation Anywhere
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Projector-Equipped Multilingual Keyboards
The 'ADAPT' Keyboard by Jorge Paez is Intuitive
Battery-Powered Digital Pianos
The Loog Piano Has a Miniature Design with Sleek Details
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Elegantly Modernized Fountain Pens
The TaG Submarine Collection Pens Come in Two Options
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers
'Tippy Type' Enables Easier Typing with Long Nails
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
All-in-One Laptop Workstations
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Tucks Away When Not in Use
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects
MSCHF Slices the Tips off the Pratone Chair by Gufram
Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments
The Artinoise 'ZEFIRO' Plugs into a Device's USB-C Port
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
AI Music Producers
AI Song Creates Unique Tunes Tailored to User Preferences
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Discreet AI-Enabled Pins
The Plaud NotePin Subtly Listens and Transcribes Using AI
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
AI-Enhanced Voice Recorders
The PLAUD NOTE is a New Recording Device Powered by ChatGPT
AI Music Studios
OnePlus AI Music Studio Composes with Prompts
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Shapeshifting Ergonomic Keyboards
The Goldtouch Elite Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard is Comfortable
Style-Translating Music Apps
Groovify Transforms Looks into Music with Artificial Intelligence
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Ergonomic Magnetic Component Keyboards
The Nuio Flow Keyboard Elevates Typing Comfort
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards
Mokibo's Fusion 2.0 Uses a Hybrid Touchpad-Keypad Surface
Ergonomic Worker-Friendly Keyboards
Logitech Unveils the Ergonomic 'Wave Keys' Keyboard
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Sleek Wooden Collaborative Speakers
Kith and Mark Jupiter Join on Remixing the Bose 1960 Speakers
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps
The Smart 5min x Suika Game is Entertaining and Beneficial
Award-Winning Rechargeable Keyboards
Kensington Launched a Rechargeable Keyboard
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Data-Driven Exercise Boards
Feier's Smart Somatosensory Slide Board Simulates Real Skiing Training
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars
The LAVA Music Team Presents the LAVA GENIE Instrument
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Interactive Music Course Subscriptions
Strybo Digital Offers a Course Platform for £9.99
Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards
The Keybon is a Compact Customizable Device for Any Apps
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Logitech Introduces Wave Keys: the Future of Ergonomic Typing
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Lightweight Organ-Mimicking Pianos
Hammond Launches the Ultra-Portable M-Solo Piano
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Video-Synthesizing Note Tools
'YT Notes' Turns Tutorials into Actionable Notes
Ergonomic Natural Movement Keyboards
The Flow Keyboard by NUIO Transforms Ergonomic Peripherals
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Street Aesthetic Modern Armchairs
Sergei Lvov Designs the Contemporary Paninaro Armchair
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
AI Karaoke Apps
Wondera Lets Users Create Their Own AI Karaoke Voice
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Typing Skill Enhancer
TypeTest Increases One's Typing Accuracy and Speed for All Levels
Portable Digital Instruments
The Uno Synth Pro X Features a Plethora of Audio Effects
Acrylic-Accommodating Keyboard Covers
The Tippy Type Helps Users with Long Nails to Type with Ease
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
AI Typing Experiences
KeysAI is an AI-Powered Keyboard App That Enhances Typing Efficiency
Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks
The 'XPick' Kinetic Remote Control Guitar Pick is Magical
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Smart Calculation Tools
The iPad Calculator Revolutionizes Calculations with Math Notes Support
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Dynamic Versatile Keyboard Devices
The Quickstand Lite Makes Working More Versatile
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Tranquil Ambient Speaker Machines
The Ambient Machine Cornelius Edition Boasts Customization
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet