Dripex Kalimba 17 Keys Thumb Piano with Study Instruction and Tune Hammer, Finger Marimba Instrument for Music Lover Beginners(Mahogany)

The media could not be loaded. This is really easy to get into, and kind of infectious once you start. This kalimba actually arrives as a full set including a little instruction book, a metal tuning hammer, an instructions booklet explaining how to tweak the tuning, and a book with some example songs to play. I actually bought this at the same time as a (separate) beginners book of kalimba christmas tunes, and I'd highly recommend this. The xmas themed songs are really simple and memorable and gave an easy but satisfying pay off, learning something so familiar. I've added a video showing how easy it is to get started, especially with a book that breaks the songs down into the numbers that are clearly labelled by being embossed on the keys i.e 1,1,5,5,6,6,5. 4,4,3,3,2,2,1. Give that a try! The Kalimba itself came pre-tuned and seemed to be properly on-key, the wood is smoothly finished with good build quality, decent laser engraving. It's light enough to comfortably hold while reaching the keys with thumbs, while still being large enough to play with other fingers if you keep on it a desktop, which I found was easiest when still learning from the book. Good clean fun.

A nice sound. Adults enjoyed playing with it too

such a gorgeous instrument, the sound is so relaxing and pretty, well made too, has a nice feel to it. only criticism is the highest notes on the right hand don't ring out as much as others, sound sort of deadened if that makes sense? im sure i'll be able to sort it with the tuning hammer eventually but having tried so far and not having results, it's a little bit of a shame.

The media could not be loaded. Very fun to learn and play. I first saw a video on YouTube and thought I needed one a so I ordered one and thought it was great. I’ve had fun playing it. Great for minecraft music.

A relatively easy to learn & fun instrument. Comes with plenty of extras, good value for money

Love it, the sound and look are great. Great quality.

I bought this for my partner as he loves music and fidgeting 😂 he absolutely loves it as it’s one of the only instruments he hasn’t got! It came in an amazing box with lots of instructions and other bits and bobs.

My partner mentioned this once so I bought it as part of her birthday bundle, no joke she's used it for a few hours everyday! She's youtubing songs to play and learning quickly! One of the best presents I've bought her!