The Kalimba is a traditional African instrument that originates from the Shona people of Zimbabwe, used for centuries as an accompaniment to songs, dances, and rituals. Types of Kalimba vary by shape...
While you technically can play the kalimba without nails, it is generally accepted to be rather uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. On top of that, your fingers will never make as clear a sound...
There is no debate what type of instrument a guitar is, the way that 99% of guitarists utilize its parts determine it is a string, but there is a debate as to whether the guitar is also in the...
Understand Steel Types for Handpans: Nitrided, Stainless & Ember
Steel is used to make handpans. There are three different types used to create a handpan: nitrided steel, the ever-growing in popularity stainless steel, and most latterly ember steel. It seems today...
Most standard Kalimbas for sale are tuned to either C or G Major scales across two octaves if choosing a 17 Key variation. There are quite a few notes to be going on with, but do they also have tines...
A chromatic Kalimba is different from standard kalimbas you may already be aware of. They have more tines and notes and tuned to a different scale. They are more closely related to the original...
