To learn how to play a musical instrument, you need time, dedication, and plenty of practice. Meanwhile, others claim that a background in music theory is a huge help. These days, there are plenty of tutorial videos to help along the way, but alternatives are likewise available. TemPolor, on the other hand, presents a cool alternative called the Melo-D.
A short description reads: “Play songs in seconds with Melo-D. Follow the lights, play on Rainbow strings, hum a melody, and turn songs and ideas into music.” To the novice musician, this digital platform will seem intimidating at a glance. However, to those of us who played rhythm games — especially the titles by the likes of Konami and Harmonix will feel right at home.
Honestly, aspiring guitarists should opt for the real thing instead. Nevertheless, innovative options like this are an excellent stepping stone that would hopefully minimize frustration. Although this is the brand’s first crowdfunding project, the Kickstarter page shows 155 backers who have pledged $63,631 in total, as of this writing.
There’s still plenty of time to join in on the fun with 46 days to go before the campaign ends. “Built with light-guided playing, tactile Rainbow strings, AI music tools, and a built-in touchscreen, Melo-D brings playing and creating together in one instrument,” reads the marketing materials. So far, everything seems pretty straightforward.
Tempolor then adds: “You can follow the lights, touch the strings, and start making music in a way that feels simple, visual, and fun from the very first moment.” Even if you are already a master guitarist, the Melo-D is an awesome device, which is surprisingly portable and an intuitive toy for tech-savvy musicians.
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