May 10, 2019

Called the “Original Mbira” and the “Kalimba Core” by Andrew Tracey Learn more about the Student Karimba here I have heard from people who were disappointed because they bought “too much kalimba” for themselves – meaning they got more notes than they were prepared to deal with (often, 15 or 17 notes turns out to be too many notes for a beginner). For these people, I recommend they start with a 10-note instrument, as this will be easier to get your head around than the larger kalimbas. Similarly, when people tell me they are disappointed that their “African” kalimba doesn’t play African music, I point them in the direction of

Two Different Colors lets you take instruction from two different sources Learn more about Kalimba Tablature Why are some tines painted? Mainly to help you keep track of where you are on the instrument… but also to assist you in transferring notes from kalimba tablature to the kalimba. There are now two different systems for painting the 17-Note kalimba in C. The Chinese system paints 5 tines, including the central tine. On the other hand, the Kalimba Magic system paints 6 tines. If you want to use the Kalimba Magic instructional materials for the 17-Note kalimba in C, you need to use the Kalimba Magic painting system. If you want