The Final Project

For the final project I was in the invention group. My work is to created an invention that solves a problem whether or not it is tangible or intangible. Then we have to devise an original solution to this defined problem. At first I wanted to create an whole new form of instrument with combination of piano and guitar. This idea was meant to let musicians who can play both piano and guitar more convenient in the occasion in which they have to play both instruments.

However, after having a little critique with my classmates about this idea, they've pointed out that there's some thing called "Keytar" that has already been there for a while and my idea was almost 100% similar to it. For this case I'll have to modify my plan and make difference.

I've had some conversations with my friends who ran underground band and they mentioned that the common problem they have is unpredictability of inspiration. Ideas of music often strike then when they don't have any proper ways to record the notes. Most people don't keep paper and pens with them the time.

For this problem I've created a devise that helps musicians or composers to record their creative inspiration when their genius moments come. It's a musical sketch book that is a portable music creation device that can be carried all the time. The form is to resemble the neck of an electric guitar and keyboard of piano. Music can be captured via the keyboard or guitar string. The flip-up touch creen give artists graphical presentation of music and allows them to manipulate elements into songs or rhythms. I put a pen next to it to suggest that it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or bag.