Making Music Fun
Updated June 2021. Somehow, the pictures all unlinked. I have no idea what happened (possibly from a software update?), but it should be all fixed now. Sorry about that! Please note: In an effort to keep the content “clean” and simplified, this post contains modified footnotes, which are used for additional information, not for references. …
In Part 2, we talked about the the layout of the kalimba and how the keys on a piano translate to a standard kalimba layout. Now, we’re going to talk about chords.
Updated June 2021. Somehow, the pictures all unlinked. I have no idea what happened (possibly from a software update?), but it should be all fixed now. Sorry about that! Please note: In an effort to keep the content “clean” and simplified, this post contains modified footnotes, which are used for additional information, not for references. …
UPDATE: All PDF files have been relinked. Apologies for the previous errors! Just as with most instruments, practice is the best way to improve. Here are several exercises you can use to move beyond the basics. Don’t get us wrong – we love Twinkle Twinkle Little Star just as much as the next person! But …
Hello friends and fellow kalimbaphiles and kalimbistas! In this post, we’re going to explore an important but oft-overlooked aspect of owning a kalimba, and that’s caring for it. About This Guide The kalimba may have rich and storied origins, but the modern format of it is relatively new, and unlike other wooden instruments, not much …
Here’s a clever tip that most people aren’t aware of. 🙂 Want to play a song on your kalimba, but there’s just one note that you can’t play? All hope may not be lost! Find a tine you won’t be using for the song that is higher in pitch than the note you need, then …
In this guide, we’re going to explore the different aspects of common kalimbas to help you decide which one (or more!) is the right one for you. You might be asking, “What is the best kalimba?” The answer to that question is “the kalimba that you enjoy playing”. We have our own preferences, but taste …
Here is a free kalimba tabs template to use that is suitable for any 17-key kalimba with a standard layout. It will work for any diatonically tuned kalimba (such as C). Feel free to copy to your own drive and edit and/or print as needed. This template is, of course, based on the Ktabs format …
Linear scales are ones of the most basic drills and are a great way to start getting used to your kalimba! Click the link to download the PDF file. Tabs are read from bottom to top on each page. Tabs were created with the Kalimba Real/Kalimba Royal app, which is available on both iOS and …