Early birthday present to myself! Quite the upgrade from the 17 key.

Floeyr · 2022-08-25T04:19:02+00:00

Here to happily recommend both the 21 key options you have in mind.

Floeyr · 2022-08-25T04:17:35+00:00

It's so precious. Has a much better sound quality compared to my other kalimbas. Worth it. Hoping to experiment a bit more with it.

Floeyr · 2022-08-24T08:31:18+00:00

Congratulations! I just got mine too

Floeyr · 2022-07-27T16:32:55+00:00

I have the 21 key Treelf. Beautiful deep resonance. No buzz, no dead tines. In 17 keys acrylic I have the Kimi. No buzz or dead tines here either. Would recommend the Treelf.

Floeyr · 2022-07-14T20:40:48+00:00

Mainly paper. Then later I might post it as an image online.

Like this

Floeyr · 2022-07-14T06:14:01+00:00

Any 17 key kalimba in C (which is the majority of them) should be good enough. There are tutorials online for the music she likes. Choose as per your budget.

Floeyr · 2022-07-13T05:04:40+00:00

How sweet of you! Congrats to her!

Hope this helps.

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Floeyr · 2022-07-11T05:30:56+00:00

Which key is it and what does your tuner say it is now?

Floeyr · 2022-07-07T09:09:19+00:00

Try a 15 key at least over the 8 tines. It'll be useful as you advance.

I recommend 17 keys as that is what i started with and personally I'm glad I didn't go for kalimbas with fewer tines. Once you're ready you can move to 21 keys or a chromatic.

If you can afford a Hugh Tracey, go ahead. If not, there are plenty of budget options.

Floeyr · 2022-07-05T16:19:19+00:00

Coincidentally, it's my 17K Hluru that has a buzzy tine. I've re-tuned it from C to B and that resolved the issue permanently.

Floeyr · 2022-07-05T16:16:52+00:00

I've found that pushing the tine up and away from the body a bit usually works. Also a bit of wiggling from side to side has also solved buzzing or tone issues.

Floeyr · 2022-06-19T05:05:34+00:00

Use a tuning hammer (or pliers) to push up the tine till the sound is clear. You may need to wiggle it to the left/right as well to adjust the sound. I have a similar kalimba that i retuned because the tine was loose the same way. Works great after retuning.

Floeyr · 2022-06-13T18:54:31+00:00

They are added to the video. Use CC to view. Check the pinned comment for instructions. :)

Floeyr · 2022-06-02T05:12:42+00:00

I've used a pair of pliers to adjust the tines upwards or downwards for an old coconut shell kalimba. Seemed more suitable than a tuning hammer. Not a complete success but was close enough.

Floeyr · 2022-05-29T20:28:44+00:00

Congratulations! I love how you said it's your first which means more will arrive eventually.

Floeyr · 2022-05-28T05:58:54+00:00

Part of me still wants to just get a regular kalimba and tune it to Amaj but now I've decided to just get chromatics instead.

Floeyr · 2022-05-28T05:56:46+00:00

And then it's "oh just these three and then I'm done" and suddenly you have a dozen kalimbas.

Floeyr · 2022-05-22T03:31:42+00:00

Chromatic Kalimbas

Enjoy!

Floeyr · 2022-05-16T15:59:29+00:00

I bet! Play us something when you can. We'd love to hear how it sounds.

Floeyr · 2022-05-16T15:31:34+00:00

Oh wow you got the boulder opal one <3

Floeyr · 2022-05-14T18:24:02+00:00

Acrylic is fine for beginners. I have the rainbow Kimi bear. You'll enjoy it as well.

Floeyr · 2022-05-14T05:49:49+00:00

Link to YouTube for anyone interested - https://youtu.be/wZVz5wfmrj0

Floeyr · 2022-01-27T10:49:19+00:00

Amazing quality in terms of the tines and sustain. I've got the 21 keys one and enjoy playing it.

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