| Item weight | 590 Grams |
|---|---|
| Body material | Wood |
| Included components | Tune hammer, Instruction book, Stickers, Flannelette bag, Cleaning fabric |
| Product Dimensions | 18.54 x 13.46 x 3.56 cm; 590 g |
| Item model number | CA-17B |
| Colour Name | Wood |
| Item Styling | African Kalimba |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Instrument Key | 17 |
| Number of keyboard keys | 17 |
| Proficiency level | beginner and professional |
| Item Weight | 590 g |
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Speaking to the deep inner part
Traditional African Kalimba Music is one of the best music. It has pure logic, with a spiritual core. This music is magical, speaking to anyone's deep inner part.
Kalimba thumb piano is one of the most natural instruments. Even though its structure is many centuries old, it sounds fresh and modern.
Play the Kalimba with families and friends
Playing the kalimba is like taking a deep breath and diving to the bottom of a clear and peaceful pool. The diversions and annoyances of the world evaporate.
We like to share this musical journey with another special person. We may want to share the kalimba playing with our lover. A high school student wants to play with her best friend. A grandmother wants to play with her grandchild, or a father wants to play with his child.
Kalimba for elders and kids
The Kalimba is small and easy to hold but has a surprisingly large voice. It's a perfect instrument for elders to keep the brain active, challenging the mind and honing hand-ear-eye coordination.
Kids about 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ year old and up enjoy kalimba. The 17 keys were polished smooth to protect the young children's soft nails. Bringing one home will be fun, educational and, well, a fascinating conversation piece.
How to tune the kalimba
To keep your kalimba sounding good, learning to tune is the most important thing.
1. Download the tune APP.
IOS: Instuner
Android: gStrings
2. Tune with the hammer.
Making tines longer (from the point where they are held down on the bridge) will lower their pitch, and making them shorter will make their pitch higher.
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| material | Wood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | Silicone | Wood | Mahogany Wood |
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| body material | Wood | Mahogany Wood | — | Mahogany Wood | Sapele Wood | Mahogany Wood |
| weight | 590 grams | — | 60 grams | 500 grams | — | — |
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Love it!
This little instrument sounds amazing! Easy to learn and play, sound is warm. Make sure you tune it against a chromatic tuner app before you play.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
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Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2024
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Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2023
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This little instrument sounds amazing! Easy to learn and play, sound is warm. Make sure you tune it against a chromatic tuner app before you play.
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Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2024
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Miss CC
Gorgeous, beautiful sound, great price
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021Colour Name: WoodVerified Purchase
Miss CC
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
That's where this kalimba comes in. For a little over $20, I figured I could mess around with it, see if I enjoyed the instrument before purchasing an expensive kalimba. I was extremely surprised by my initial impressions of this kalimba. The look of the instrument is absolutely stunning and the sound right out of the box is lovely. I believe I may need to tune the furthest keys as they are a little buzzy but, overall, you get a pretty solid piece for next to nothing cost-wise.
Pros
- Very inexpensive
- Beautiful appearance
- Classic, "music-box" sound
- Tune correctly out of the box (two keys are any exception)
- Lots of goodies (tuning hammer, manual and music tabs book, stickers for the keys, black bag for storage)
- Ergonomic shape with the side dents for your thumb to rest
- Like most kalimbas, learning the basic mechanics of how to play is very easy
- Engraved keys (the listing and many Q&As answered by the seller say the keys are not engraved but mine did come engraved and I think it is absolutely beautiful plus helpful)
Cons
- Multiple reviewers experienced the same damage from a crack starting at the soundhole and running to the base after a month+ of owning (I have not experienced this but will update if this happens)
- Tuning hammer feels it is made of cheap material (will see if this is a problem later on)
- No real paper trail on where this instrument was manufactured (may not be a con or even a care for many but knowing where your piece was made and exactly by who can be important for some)
- Does not include a pickup (this might be a moot point for many but, higher-end kalimbas, such as the alto kalimba from Kalimba Magic I first started playing on, have an electronic pickup for amps)
- No ability to request non-standard tuning (the vast majority of people want a kalimba tuned in Standard G. However, if you want a different tuning [aren't confident you could do that yourself], you won't be able to ask with any of the kalimbas found on Amazon for a different tuning like you can with other manufacturers like Kalimba Magic)
Pro/Con/Neutral
- Small (great for children and folks with small hands like me but might be annoying for someone with larger hands)
- Lightweight (again, great for children and small-handed folks but could be frustrating for someone who wants a hefty instrument)
- While gorgeous, I do question the quality of materials used. The craftsmanship is beautiful but, without knowing the specific source of all the material, it is difficult to provide feedback on the quality.
I've included a few pictures and a (poorly focused) video of the kalimba being played. You may be able to hear the "buzzy" or "fuzzy" end keys in the video but, overall, this was tuned wonderfully. Additionally, I have not tuned or done anything to the kalimba besides play it a few times. This is the sound out of the box.
I think this piece does the job for anyone test-running if they want a kalimba or not. It is very cheap which makes it easier to jump into; no pressure if you don't enjoy it and decide to give it away, donate, or just leave it on your shelf to mess about with once every few months. For a starter kalimba (barring any sudden and random damage as other reviewers have experienced with this specific piece) I rate this 5/5. It has everything a starter kalimba should have at a price point that is very difficult to beat. Compared to other, high-end and professional kalimbas, it absolutely lacks in multiple areas but, if you're just test-running this interesting and wonderful instrument, this little piece will help you explore. And, when you're ready to upgrade to a professional kalimba, you won't feel as though you wasted any money or time with this little cheapy buddy!
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Dipin Krishnan
This has become by recent obsession now.
Reviewed in India on September 29, 2020Colour Name: WoodVerified Purchase
Dipin Krishnan
Reviewed in India on September 29, 2020
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Playing Kalimba is not that easy even if you have piano basics, but trust me if you hit the groove rite its going to be fun playing it. I am totally loving it.
Thanks to the manufacturers for the firm grip and the amazing sound that it produce. Thanks to Cart2India for the delivery and Amazon for listing it.
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MG
Cute & handy
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2023Colour Name: WoodVerified Purchase
DR_SG
Great product, easy to play and a wonderful sound
Reviewed in Singapore on December 12, 2022Colour Name: WoodVerified Purchase
KM
Beautiful instrument, kids love it, and the noise is pleasing, even when they're learning.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022Colour Name: WoodVerified Purchase
KM
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
No worries, this plays a lovely sound (almost like a Harp), & depending on how hard you strum it, it can be very quiet, too, while learning.
He fell in LOVE with it, & asked repeatedly for one for his birthday. I actually liked it a lot, too, so I did get him one for his birthday, later this month. I know he's gonna love it, & this is the kind of thing that can grow with him. If he learns to actually play it, he can keep using it for life, vs one of those awful flute things they give kids, that drive every dog in the neighborhood insane, as well as the people.
It comes very well packaged, had a hammer included to tune it, & some stickers to help you tell what note each key is supposed to be. The keys are embossed with their notes, but it's very hard to see, unless you hold it just so in the light. I put the stickers on mine, until I get the hang of it.
It also includes 2 thumb guards for you to start. It's played with thumbs only, so you'll want to use those, at least until you can grow out your thumbnails. I'm nearly there growing mine out, and it's a lot easier to play with natural nails, instead of silicone guards or thumb picks. The keys are tightly packed, easy to accidentally bump the next key while you play a note, but once my nails grow out a bit more, I expect that to get a lot better.
Tuning was pretty easy, as there are online sites that listen to you play the note, & tell you when you have it right. The site I found showed you if the note was high or low, so you just use the hammer to tap it up or down til you get the right pitch. Very gently tap it up if the note is too low, & visa versa. Keep checking with the online tuner, as you can actually end up with a different note, if you tap too much.
The box it came with is perfect, so I decorated both boxes. Pictures shown, because these Kalimbas are lovely, but fragile if dropped. Keeping the box, & making it pretty, ensures it will be put away, each time, not left knocking around the bedroom.
Both mine were in perfect condition upon arrival, & easily tuned. I love them.
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