Kalimba 21 Key Acacia Hluru Hollow-body

Best Easy-to-Learn Musical Instrument

Beautiful design & Pure sound 

The kalimba is a westernised version modelled after the mbira group of African percussive musical instruments. This instrument originated in central and southern Africa around 1000 BC. It consists of several thin metal blades, the keys mounted on a wood block. The varying styles endured for thousands of years and had numerous layouts, designs, and tunings.

High-End Material:

Hluru kalimba has exquisite workmanship with the most interesting designs. This Kalimba is handmade with high-quality solid Acacia wood.

With its charming and unique patterns, Acacia has always been the most popular wood material for Kalimba and other musical instruments. Acacia produces a warm yet rich sound, combined with this hollow design, making the ethereal tones lasting even longer. Kalimba keys are made of ore steel tines that provide bright and clear timbre. The key touch on Hluru Kalimba is a bit softer compared to other brand, which is more comfortable to play and suitable for beginners.

Kalimba Accessories: 

1. Beautiful linen drawstring bag to store your kalimba when not playing 

2. Learning booklet - basic kalimba tutorial, simple song tabs  

3. Kalimba tuning hammer 

4. Kalimba cleaning cloth

5. Kalimba note stickers

Easy-to-learn:

No need for any musical background for play the kalimba! All the notes are engraved on the kalimba keys (both in number and CDEFGAB). Choose an easy kalimba tab from your learning booklet or online, and play the corresponding number or letter. To play, hold the kalimba between your palms and pluck the keys. You will have a beautiful melody in no time!

Tuning:

This kalimba is pre-tuned in C major. You can play it right away when you receive the kalimba.

Free learning resource:

1. There is a free learning booklet with your order that can teach you all the kalimba basics.

2. Follow us on Facebook @littlekalimbashop; we regularly upload kalimba tabs and mini tutorials.

After-sale service:

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Enjoy a One-year warranty on all kalimba orders.

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Our friendly, outstanding customer service team will assist you in choosing the right kalimba for you. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced kalimba player, we will do our best to help you find your favourite little kalimba.

Got questions? Feel free to contact our excellent customer service team at tiffany@littlekalimbashop.com.au (Same-day reply).

1. There is a free learning booklet within your order that can teach you all the basics.
2. Follow us on Facebook @littlekalimbashop, we will upload kalimba tabs and mini tutorials regularly.
3. Check this link for some simple yet sweet songs we made for beginners! (we will keep on updating more tabs)

Generally speaking, the flat-board Kalimba produces bright and clear tones, standing out as the clearest sounding among different types. However, the hollow-body Kalimba is the most popular type due to its warm tone and long sustain.

The hollow design provides a unique "wah-wah" sound effect when you move your fingers around the soundhole in the middle, making it a delight to play.

On the other hand, the Acrylic Kalimba delivers a very clear tone as well. However, acrylic, as a material, doesn't vibrate as much as wood, meaning the sound produced by the Acrylic Kalimba is quieter compared to the wooden one.

As for the influence of wood type on the tone, it's not substantial but still noticeable. Importantly, the shape of the Kalimba has a more significant impact on the sound than the type of wood used.

Regardless of the differences in materials or shapes, the method of playing remains the same. Thus, choosing a Kalimba that features colour and design that you find most appealing would enhance the overall enjoyment of your playing experience!