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Continue ShoppingKalimba GECKO 8 Key Pentatonic Camphor/Mahogany
The kalimba is modelled after the ancient African musical instrument called mbira. Whereas the mbira was originated in central and southern Africa around 1000BC. The varying styles of kalimba and mbira have endured for thousands of years and had numerous layouts, designs, and tunings.
As a result, this instrument produces a warm ethereal sound that feels "like nature in a box". And most importantly, the experience of playing the kalimba will truly help you to relax and unwind. This article talks about why the kalimba is an amazing instrument for everyone!
Need a little help on choosing the right kalimba? Here is a little kalimba buyer's guide made just for you.
Gecko kalimba has exquisite workmanship with excellent clear sound and touch. These 8 key mini kalimbas are made of two types of tonewood, camphor and mahogany.
*The decoration tassel and strap will be sent in random colours (green or red). Please leave a note if you want a specific colour.
There is a free learning booklet within your order that can teach you all the basics.
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No need for any musical background! All the notes are engraved on the kalimba keys (both in number and in CDEFGAB). Play the corresponding number or letter, you will have a beautiful melody in no time.
Kalimbas are pre-tuned in C pentatonic, and you can play it right away when you receive the order. However, the 8 keys kalimba scale is slightly different from other models.
The default scale from left to right is A E C G A D G C, the pentatonic scale. It is the sound on a piano when you only play black keys. The best thing about this scale is that it will sound like a beautiful oriental song no matter how you play. Therefore, without any music background, you can improvise like a pro.
**It's an excellent scale for all ages, relaxing and balanced, perfect for meditation. However, the pentatonic scale's repertoire is relatively limited compared to other scales. So if your main focus is not improv or meditation, and you want to play many famous pieces, it might be better to choose a different model. Or you can change the tuning for the entire kalimba to suit the specific piece you want to play.
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