The Hawaiian version of the ‘ukulele is estimated to have made it to The Islands of Tahiti in the early 20 th century.
The cavaquinho was first introduced to Polynesians in the late 1880s by Portuguese laborers who migrated to the Hawaiian Islands.
The Tahitian ‘ukulele is influenced by the Portuguese cavaquinho, which is considered to be the grandfather of all types of ‘ ukuleles. Daily, visitors to The Islands of Tahiti are greeted with the welcoming sound of the Tahitian ‘ ukulele. The Tahitian ‘ ukulele is integral in Polynesian music. Whether the ‘ukulele is played by hand or with a pick is usually up to personal preference. This special ‘ ukulele is strummed very rapidly with a pick or quick fingers. This style of ‘ukulele has eight strings with four double courses. The Tahitian ‘ukulele, also known as the Tahitian banjo, Tahitian uke or the Polynesian uke, is a handcrafted string instrument that is in the lute family.
Whether it’s a trio of Tahitian ‘ ukuleles played at a bringue (a local BBQ) or a single player welcoming you onboard your cruise ship, the sound of the Tahitian ‘ ukulele is welcoming and always played with a smile! The lively melodies of the Tahitian ‘ukulele are heard everywhere throughout The Islands of Tahiti.
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