A stringless guitar developed by a company in Dongguan, southern China, has been named one of the easiest instruments to pick up. It has also been included in TIME magazine’s 2025 Best Inventions list. Since its launch, it has been sold in 25 countries and regions, with sales exceeding 1 billion yuan.

People with no musical training can connect to the app, follow the light cues, and play a simple song smoothly within one minute. Instead of pressing complex chords like on a traditional guitar, the instrument uses modular buttons for different notes. Even without knowledge of music theory, users can follow the flashing lights and quickly find the next chord.

Its success also reflects the open policy environment of the Greater Bay Area. In Dongguan, a strong supply chain supports rapid prototyping and iteration. In Shenzhen, technology and talent continue to drive innovation, helping ideas move quickly from concept to mass production.