The first thing you want to do when you recieve your first Kalimba is play it. Based on kalimba up to 17 keys, depending on the size of your instrument, coupled with the size of your hands and length of thumbs, it can feel a little awkward at first. So what is the right way…
The modern Mbira is more commonly known as a Kalimba. An instrument that is ancient in origin, its heritage entrenched in African history and important in local culture. A Kalimba can sound divine but how does it work and produce sound? A Kalimba works by plucking steel keys of differing lengths and pitch with the…
It always cracks me up when I see the question asked about whether a Kalimba is worth it. I mean, what does that even mean? Worth what? The Money? The Effort? Is this a value of time question? Is a Kalimba Worth it? A kalimba is more than worth anything you can put against it….
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Keeping your Kalimba in tune is the single most important thing you can do to continue enjoying to play your instrument and to maintain motivation to practice and improve your technique. There are two ways to look at Kalimba Tuning. To ‘Tune a Kalimba’ is adjusting each tine individually to a specific pitch so the…
If you ever had a question about Kalimba tines, the chances are I have asked it too. Arguably the most important part of a thumb piano, Kalimba tines are far more important than the level of information available in the public domain. To address that, I have researched the most frequently asked questions about kalimba…
This Kalimba Buying Guide is going to help you save money with some tips you need to know before you make your final buying choice. Before you order your first Kalimba instrument consider these money-saving tips essential to prevent you from spending more than you need and from having to replace a bad kalimba that…
