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Why are some of the tines painted?

Why are some of the tines on the kalimba painted? There are many reasons

The painted tines help you find your way… and to read Kalimba Tablature

When you look at the way the kalimba tablature mirrors the tines on your kalimba, you can see that the painted tines help you take the notes from the tablature and put them on to the kalimba. But there are actually several other reasons why the kalimba tines are painted… and they all have to do with making it easier to find your way on the kalimba.

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Mark Holdaway

Mark Holdaway has been playing kalimba for over 30 years. He invented his kalimba tablature in 2004, and has been writing books and instructional materials for kalimba ever since. His business, Kalimba Magic, is based on the simple proposition that the kalimba is a real musical instrument capable of greatness. Mark's kalimba books are a down payment on this proposition.

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