{"product_id":"mini-piano-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Mini Piano for BBC micro:bit – Music \u0026 Coding Expansion Board","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: BBC micro:bit is not included and is required to use this product. \u003cbr\u003eDon't have one yet? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cyntech.co.uk\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-go-v2-complete-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=07eb67fe6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"BBC micro:bit GO V2 Starter Kit – Complete Coding \u0026amp; STEM Kit for Beginners\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to purchase a BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTurn Your micro:bit Into a Programmable Piano! 🎹💻\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd music, lights and a whole new way to learn coding.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready got a BBC micro:bit? Give it something new to do! This mini piano expansion board transforms your micro:bit into an interactive musical coding project, helping children explore programming through \u003cstrong\u003emusic, sound and colourful lights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply plug in a micro:bit, scan the included QR code and follow the step-by-step projects in Microsoft MakeCode. From playing their first notes to programming a melody of their own, children can \u003cstrong\u003esee, hear and play with the results of their code\u003c\/strong\u003e – making STEM learning feel much more like creating than studying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚡ At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eTurn a BBC micro:bit into a mini piano\u003c\/strong\u003e with 13 touch-sensitive keys\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLearn coding through music\u003c\/strong\u003e using Microsoft MakeCode\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e3 guided coding projects\u003c\/strong\u003e to get children creating straight away\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eProgramme music \u0026amp; colourful LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e and see code come to life\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear step-by-step instructions\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eGreat for experienced coders too\u003c\/strong\u003e – experiment and create your own programs\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAges 8+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ A fun \u003cstrong\u003eSTEM gift for children who already own a micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: BBC micro:bit is not included and is required to use this product. \u003cbr\u003eDon't have one yet? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cyntech.co.uk\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-go-v2-complete-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=07eb67fe6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"BBC micro:bit GO V2 Starter Kit – Complete Coding \u0026amp; STEM Kit for Beginners\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to purchase a BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e🎵 3 Projects to Get Them Coding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎹 Project 1 – Code Your Piano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the basics! Programme the board so the touch-sensitive piano keys play their corresponding musical notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fun introduction to \u003cstrong\u003einputs, outputs and programming with MakeCode\u003c\/strong\u003e – with an instant result children can actually play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌈 Project 2 – Create a Light-Up Piano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow make things more colourful! Programme the built-in RGB LEDs to change colour as the piano is played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren begin to discover how code can connect an \u003cstrong\u003einput\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as pressing a key, with an \u003cstrong\u003eoutput\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as light and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎼 Project 3 – Programme Your Own Melody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime to become the composer! Arrange notes and timings in MakeCode to programme the micro:bit to play a melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the project first, then experiment by changing the notes, order and timing to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate a completely new tune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e🧠 Learning That Feels Like Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoding can feel abstract when everything happens on a computer screen. This micro:bit piano makes the results \u003cstrong\u003ephysical, colourful and audible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs children experiment, they'll practise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💻 Coding \u0026amp; computational thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧠 Problem solving and logical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔢 Sequencing and algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎵 Music, rhythm and timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💡 Understanding inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌈 Creativity and experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because there's no single \"right\" thing to create, children can continue experimenting with their own music and programs once they've completed the included projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e💙 Perfect for Curious Young Coders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they're opening MakeCode for the very first time or already love experimenting with their BBC micro:bit, the mini piano offers a fun new challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great \u003cstrong\u003eeducational STEM gift\u003c\/strong\u003e, screen-time-with-a-purpose activity, home coding project or addition to an existing micro:bit collection – particularly for children who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003emusic, technology and making things happen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Mini Piano Expansion Board for BBC micro:bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQR code linking to step-by-step coding instructions and projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBC micro:bit is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e We sell the BBC micro:bit V2 Starter Pack separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e🔍 Key Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoding platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsoft MakeCode\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiano:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 touch-sensitive keys\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 programmable RGB LEDs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjects included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 guided coding activities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBC micro:bit plugs directly into the expansion board\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBC micro:bit required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – sold separately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e🎹 More Than Just a Piano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay a note. Make a light change colour. Programme a melody. Then change the code and discover what happens next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little board gives children a creative new way to explore their BBC micro:bit while building \u003cstrong\u003ereal coding and STEM skills through music and experimentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug it in. Code it. Play it. Make it your own. 🎵\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't have a micro:bit yet?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cyntech.co.uk\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-go-v2-complete-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=07eb67fe6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"BBC micro:bit GO V2 Starter Kit – Complete Coding \u0026amp; STEM Kit for Beginners\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd our BBC micro:bit V2 Starter Pack and you'll have everything you need to start coding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0181\/3455\/files\/MicroBit_Piano_Instructions.pdf?v=1786545564\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cyntech MicroBit Piano Expansion board project 1 instructions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to download project 1 PDF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cyntech Educational STEM Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836284744066,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0181\/3455\/files\/MBinangle.webp?v=1786352901","url":"https:\/\/shop.cyntech.co.uk\/products\/mini-piano-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Cyntech Educational STEM Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}