“Lanikai’s TunaUke creates the ability for beginners to adjust intonation in a way they weren’t able to previously,” said Shimabukuro. “It affords new possibilities for students to explore intonation in solos and ensemble playing and the adjustable saddle makes this instrument accessible and useful to beginners and pros alike.”
The first collaborative event took place March 26 in Harvard University’s Memorial Hall with Shimabukuro leading a beginner’s workshop utilizing 100 TunaUkes.
“We are so excited Four Strings has partnered with Lanikai for this event and are planning more like it,” said Polly Yukevich, “It is our hope that events like this will encourage people will join us in spreading the ease and joy that is inherent to playing the ukulele.”
For more, visit www.lanikaiukes.com or fourstringsfoundation.org.