AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
Music, creativity, product design
COUNTRY
Republic of Korea
DESIGNED BY
Moon Joh
WEBSITE
https://www.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/index.html
EasyKu
play the ukulele immediately
EasyKu is an attachable device that enables the user to play the ukulele immediately, replacing the difficulty of strings with simple buttons and lines. Compatible with any ukulele, the five-chord device fastens to the fret board and uses a configuration of buttons to correspond to chords, making complex notes easier to grasp. EasyKu also offers an online component, storing specifically designed digital music sheets that allow users to make and share their own compositions. With an open source design that can be expanded to accommodate up to fifteen chords, EasyKu makes learning the ukulele accessible and enjoyable.