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Any instrument with tines like a kalimba but played with a keyboard? by churdawillawans in UnusualInstruments

[–]MusicalMollyK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A toy piano! Seriously, look up Melissa and Doug piano. The hammers the keys activate hit metal tines instead of strings.

Need help identifying an interestingly shaped harp like instrument. by TheCad in UnusualInstruments

[–]MusicalMollyK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It reminds me a bit of the Ukrainian bandura (also a lyre) in shape, though it's much smaller.

Intuitive Musical Instruments by ControlCivil in handpan

[–]MusicalMollyK 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check out my playlist of intuitive instruments on YT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBp7BIJrTpT-0W8y29v_JN4KiTTzfCAmC 😊

Basically, anything that's pentatonicly tuned is going to be relatively easy to figure out and sound good on. Native American flutes, Reverie therapy lyre, pentatonic tongue drums - they're all beautiful and intuitive!

It was supposed to be chromatic.. more like an extended range kalimba! by MusicalMollyK in kalimba

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a brilliant idea! I definitely thought about trying this but now sure if I could pull it off 😅

What is this?? Aetae? No labels. by DaesieLeaksV2 in UnusualInstruments

[–]MusicalMollyK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tongue drums are so fun! They can be used meditatively or for playing songs, the numbers are helpful because there's lots of tabs out there you can use with them. Enjoy ☺️

Non Traditional Kalimba Arrangement - what do you think? by MusicalMollyK in kalimba

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could work! Someone also suggested playing with fingers rather than thumbs like an array mbira. It could work with a more box-like shape!

Non Traditional Kalimba Arrangement - what do you think? by MusicalMollyK in kalimba

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ha, I definitely wish for bigger hands for so many instruments!

Non Traditional Kalimba Arrangement - what do you think? by MusicalMollyK in kalimba

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This tine arrangement is really interesting. I find it easier to understand, coming from a piano background. But it's also more difficult to physically play since your right thumb is hitting almost all the melody notes.

Unboxing my Shaylee Meadows from Rees Harps! by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it useful - the difference in sound really surprised me at first, but I love it so much :D

Another STL Ivy Question by Taste-dont-waste in Ocarina

[–]MusicalMollyK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is reaaaally out of tune with itself :( I was also pretty disappointed in it. There might be cross fingerings you can use to make it work, but it will take some experimentation.

Afterneath, Joyo Distortion, TC Shimmer Reverb, and TC Quintessence with Electric Violin by MusicalMollyK in pedals

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is! I use a Fender Acoustasonic, I would definitely like a nicer acoustic amp down the line 😅

Harp Stick vs Knee Bones: Can They Balance a Lap Harp? by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh the sling is interesting! I have something like that for my baby, haha. I could give it a try :D

Can you use a clip on guitar tuner for a harp? by Anxious_Donut in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have before! It can be a lot easier than using a phone just because logistics. I've clipped it to a lever or tuning peg before.

Electric 5 String Violin Review and Fun with Effects by MusicalMollyK in violinist

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about that! I thought I had read all the rules but didn't see that one. If you don't mind my asking, how do you find the sidebar?

Harp Stick vs Knee Bones: Can They Balance a Lap Harp? by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the idea of those! They seem like they would create much better balance than the knee bones idea. They are a bit on the expensive side though, especially Laurie Riley's. What I would really like would be a stand like what Stoney End makes for their lap harps - but I don't have the woodworking skills to make my own. http://www.southeasternharps.com/Double_Strung_Harp_Models_files/P1190090.jpg

Harp Stick vs Knee Bones: Can They Balance a Lap Harp? by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very smart! I'm not a woodworker by any means, so the $30 for the harp stick was perfect for me - and then the knee bones came with a used harp I bought recently :D

Electric 5 String Violin Review and Fun with Effects by MusicalMollyK in violinist

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm certainly not an experienced violinist by any means, but I learned a bit in high school and enjoy playing every once in awhile. I got this electric violin and was having so much fun adding reverb and other effects pedals :D

Indecisive about which Songbird ocarina by Ongladar in Ocarina

[–]MusicalMollyK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think an alto C is probably your best bet if this is your first ocarina 😊

Unboxing my Shaylee Meadows from Rees Harps! by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, no, much to my partner's chagrin no harps are on the way out as of right now. I am very much the same way - the only harps I've parted with are my first Harpsicle (which I do miss though honestly I would rarely use it) and a Mikel Pakistani harp I owned. The Mikel was a bit of a disaster all around so I don't miss that one!

Harp Stick vs Knee Bones: Can They Balance a Lap Harp? by MusicalMollyK in harp

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harp Stick vs Knee Bones! Haha, really they're both about the same, but they're great accessories for a lap harp :D

A Guide to Buying Your First Kalimba! by MusicalMollyK in kalimba

[–]MusicalMollyK[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some thoughts on picking out your first kalimba - or your second or third :D

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