Kalimba Thumb Piano with 17 Keys

Beautiful mahogany construction

The Kalimba is an African thumb piano also known as Mbira, Likembe, Sanza, or Finger Piano. It produces fascinating sounds from flexible metal strips of varying lengths with mahogany wood as a resonance box. Historically, the Kalima was played by various tribes to ward off evil or to pray for rain during a drought.
Today, adults and children play the Kalimba thumb piano for fun and recreation , making it one of the most beloved instruments in many parts of the world.
This beautiful Kalimba instrument is made from a single board, consisting of a whole section of mahogany wood. Most advanced acoustic instruments use this type of material as they produce sharp and clear vibrations.
This finger instrument is then carefully assembled and crafted to perfection by a team of experts. Its wooden case along with 17 metal keys allow the notes to last longer and enable you to create a clear, bright melody.

Tuning and Adjustment

Once you receive your very own Kalimba, it is already ready to be played. You get a tuning hammer that helps you make pitch adjustments if necessary. With this, you can create higher or lower notes by tapping the metal keys .
This is done by hammering the metal keys shorter to achieve a higher pitch. If you want a lower pitch, you can do so by hitting it longer. To play in a standard key, you can use a real tuner or download mobile tuner apps available in the App Store or Google Play. It comes tuned to the international standard C . Tuning is only necessary when the keys are accidentally adjusted during transport or frequent use.

Easy to Learn

Even if you are a beginner with no musical experience, you can quickly learn to play this wooden piano as it is one of the easiest instruments to learn. It has 17 metal keys with visible engraved note labels, so you can easily follow along with sheet music. You don't even need to have a background in basic musical concepts to play this.
Gently tap the keys and let it create a melody as it bends. Play music by pressing the corresponding metal keys on the spectrum. You can also explore countless songs for Kalimba on the internet if you are done mastering the songs on the sheet music.

Take Your Music Anywhere

Due to its handheld size , the Kalimba is portable, allowing you to take this musical instrument anywhere. It fits nicely in most bags due to its compact and practical structure .
Play music in your free time, whether you are at the office, school, or on vacation. You can bring the relaxing atmosphere with you wherever you go and jam with friends, whether you are at the beach, in the park, at a campsite, or on a picnic.
It also sounds amazing when played along with other instruments like guitars and ukuleles. After use, you can quickly wipe it clean with the cleaning cloth and store it on an empty shelf, box, or desk.

Boosts Creativity in Children and Adults

Get creative and enhance your musical finesse with the African Kalimba. Both children and adults are sure to enjoy creating different melodies and music. As it is very easy to use , children can quickly become familiar with this instrument after just a few days of practice. You can keep them entertained for hours while giving them a creativity boost. The Kamlima is an instrument that is well-suited for most ages, making it a great gift idea for birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions.

Technical Specifications :

• Color: Blue, Light Brown, Brown
• Material: Mahogany
• Harmony board material: Solid wood
• Number of keys: 17
• Weight (kg): 0.35
• Maximum polyphony: 48
• Dimensions: 18 cm x 13 cm x 3,5 cm

Included :

1 x Kalimba Thumb Piano with 17 Keys

1 x Tuning Hammer

1 x Cleaning Cloth

1 x User Manual w/ Sheet Music

1 x Color Stickers

2 x Finger Guards