# Hybrid Musical Intruments Daniel Sanchez’s Fleonalu is the Love Child of Violin and Ukulele By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violin-and-ukulele References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redframe/fleonalu-fleo-nal-oo-aka-the-ukalin?ref=home_spotlight) & [andysanchez](http://andysanchez.com/AndyandAaron/HTML/ArtistBios.html) Fleonalu, which can also be called The Ukalin, is a new musical instrument that was created by Daniel M. Sanchez with the intention of combining the sound and technique of violin and ukulele. “I’ve always loved the violin and how beautiful it is and I have also always loved the way it feels to play the ukulele. So combining the two instruments just seemed natural to me,” explains designer Sanchez. Fleonalu makes traditional [ukulele sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tame-impala) when strummed and creates an entire new sound with played with a [string](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01). The creation of [new musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models) is fascinating for the depth they add to music by creating new sounds. Getting used to them is an often resisted period for people, who interestingly enough, always seem to love it after it makes the radio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Musical Instruments:** The creation of new hybrid musical instruments can lead to the development of unique sounds and techniques. - **Cross-instrument Combinations:** Blending different instruments can create a whole new playing experience for musicians and audiences alike. - **Experimental Sound Production:** Exploring unique sound production techniques can lead to the birth of entirely new genres of music. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** Music production studios can benefit from developing and promoting new hybrid instruments. - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore creating and marketing new hybrid instruments. - **Performing Arts:** Performers and composers can push the boundaries of traditional music by incorporating hybrid instruments and experimental sound production into their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Connected Ukulele Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ukulele.md) - [Hybrid Music Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [3D-Printed Carbon Cellos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Acoustic Guitar Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickaso-guitar-bow.md)