A Playable Pocket-Sized Thirteen-Key Piano

Lori Dorn
September 5, 2026

Pianni founder Jordan Daniels shared how he built the Orphea, a pocket-sized piano with 13 keys spanning a chromatic octave from C to C and octave controls that extend its range. The Orphea also offers built-in sound, headphone support, MIDI connectivity, polyphony, and USB-C charging.

I wanted to create something that actually fits in your pocket, follows a real piano key layout, and makes music practice more accessible whether you are a beginner, a student, or a performer on the go.

Daniels is preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign to bring the Orphea into production.

Performances on the Orphea

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Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.