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Kalimba Lessons for Beginners
If you’ve just picked up a kalimba and don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. The good news is that it’s a simple instrument to begin with, a...
How to Use a Kalimba Pickup?
If you're wondering how to use a kalimba pickup, the Gecko pickup is a contact microphone designed to amplify the sound of your kalimba. This guide...
How to Tune A Thumb Piano Kalimba
So, you’ve bought your first thumb piano or kalimba and it’s arrived untuned—frustrating, but completely fixable. Rest assured, I'm going to show y...
Top 15 Kalimba Accessories
The kalimba is a musical instrument that is made up of metal keys that are attached to a wooden board. It is a traditional instrument used in Afric...
The Best Kalimba Apps (Free & Paid)
As a kalimba player who has collected many different types of musical instruments over the years, I have been curious about the current kalimba app...
Where to Buy A Thumb Piano – Buying Guide
A thumb piano, also known as a kalimba or mbira, is a small handheld percussion instrument made of a wooden or metal resonator box fitted with meta...
The Kalimba Muting Technique Explained
One of the first frustrations kalimba players face is notes ringing into each other, making clean melodies sound blurred or messy, and the ...
Blowing vs Drawing Notes on the Harmonica Explained
If you’re new to the harmonica, one of the first confusing things you’ll encounter is that notes change depending on whether you blow or draw air t...
20 Travel-Friendly Musical Instruments
Travelling with a musical instrument doesn’t mean bulky cases or fragile gear—the best travel instruments are lightweight, durable, and rew...
How to Adjust Kashaka Shakers (Tutorial)
If your kashaka shakers aren’t making a clear clacking sound, the cord is likely too long. Proper adjustment is essential for getting the balls to ...
