∮About Kalimba Thumb Piano∮ Kalimba is a traditional African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board (often fitted with a resonator) with attached staggered metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs. In different African countries, the piano has a different name, such as Kalimba is Kenya's title to the instrument, and in Zimbabwe it is called Mbira, the Congolese call it Likembe, and it has Sanza and Thumb piano and other names.∮About the wood∮Mahogany is one of woods commonly used to make a thumb piano. It has a straight, fine, and even grain, and is relatively free of voidsand pockets. Its reddish-brown color darkens over time. It has excellent workability, and is very durable.It aslo resists wood rot, often used for musical instruments, particularly the backs, sides and necks of acoustic guitars and kalimba board, drum shell.∮About Yubbaex K-17M kalimba thumb piano∮It is a 17 key with Mahogany for board in Blue and ore metal for tines, and adopts international standard C tone, and use double-screw keys to strengthen the stability, furthermore solid wood body for it which makes resonance more sufficient. The timbre seems warm, and sound lasts long. ∮How to tune your kalimba∮1: Tuner:You can use a real tuner or download an App.Android system app: gStrings, Apple system app: Instuner.2. Tune with hammer:Making tines longer (from the point where they are held down on the bridge) will lower their pitch, and making them shorter will make their pitch higher.∮Maintain tips∮1. Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight, rain or wetness.2. Handle the instrument carefully, dropping or bumping the instrument may cause the metal keys to shift and get out of tuneNote: -- Color Might Be Slightly Different From Pictures Due To The Nature Of Wood.
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The most beautiful sound. Purchased as a Xmas present for my son who is 10 and he loves it. Easy to use, great bag. So pleased
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Great value, great service
An absolute bargain. Lovely sound,well worth the price. Good customer service. The only downside is the enclosed booklet is in Chinese,however I still thing it was a bargain.
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