Hluru Kalimba 21 Key Whale in C Major
Beautifully crafted with solid maple and acrylic to depict a whale in the ocean. 21 keys. C Major.
- Easy to learn instruments
- Perfect for music therapy
- Relaxing activity for the whole family
The Hluru Maple and Acrylic Whale Kalimba is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to. It is tuned to the key of C Major with 21 keys starting from F3 (which is just below Middle C on a piano) through to E5. Also known as a thumb piano, the kalimba is held with 2 hands and the stainless steel tines are plucked with your thumbnails to produce a light etherial tone like a music box or a xylophone being struck gently with a felt hammer. The kalimba is peaceful and relaxing to play and makes a great music therapy instrument.
The names and numbers of each note are embossed in to the tines to make the instrument easy to play for beginners to experts alike.
How does it differ from the 17 key? It has 4 notes lower than middle C on it (F3, G3, A3, B3). A 21 key kalimba tuned to the key of C major is easily retuned to the key of F major by lowering the B's down to Bb's (a semitone lower). There are 3 B's on the 21 key kalimba.
WHO DOES THIS KALIMBA SUIT?
Anyone who has a love of beautiful things and wants an easy introduction to playing a musical instrument without the big learning curve or expense. For an adult, it makes a fun and thoughtful gift for someone to keep on their desk at work for some stress relief, to wind down at the end of the day, or a musical experience shared with a friend, family member or child. For a child, it's a great way to introduce a musical instrument with some basic training. Results to play a song from beginning to end will come quicker with an instrument like the kalimba than traditional instruments children learn like the piano, guitar, ukulele or even the recorder.
WHAT DOES THIS KALIMBA COME WITH?
1 kalimba
1 tuning hammer
1 drawstring storage bag
1 keyring from The Musical Sparrow. The QR code on the back takes you to the Get Started Guide with free lessons, instrument care and performance videos to inspire.
Stand purchased separately.
TONE - Solid kalimbas have a slightly cleaner tone than their hollow counterparts with a slightly lower volume as well. This kalimba has a warm and clear energy with long ringing tines as you pluck them (getting a little shorter in the ring duration once you get to the higher notes). Touching it against other surfaces is a great way to experiment with louder volume and different tones.
MADE FROM - solid maple timber with an acrylic inlay & stainless steel tines.
TUNING - C Major, starting from F3 (middle C on a piano) through to E5. This instrument will need tuning from time to time. Scan the QR code on the magnet or keyring provided for instructions. See notes above about retuning this Kalimba to the key of F Major.
SIZE - 14cm wide x 17.5cm high x 2cm deep (timber only) or 4cm deep (including tines)
WEIGHT - 490g (instrument only)
The Hluru Maple and Acrylic Whale Kalimba is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to. It is tuned to the key of C Major with 21 keys starting from F3 (which is just below Middle C on a piano) through to E5. Also known as a thumb piano, the kalimba is held with 2 hands and the stainless steel tines are plucked with your thumbnails to produce a light etherial tone like a music box or a xylophone being struck gently with a felt hammer. The kalimba is peaceful and relaxing to play and makes a great music therapy instrument.
The names and numbers of each note are embossed in to the tines to make the instrument easy to play for beginners to experts alike.
How does it differ from the 17 key? It has 4 notes lower than middle C on it (F3, G3, A3, B3). A 21 key kalimba tuned to the key of C major is easily retuned to the key of F major by lowering the B's down to Bb's (a semitone lower). There are 3 B's on the 21 key kalimba.
WHO DOES THIS KALIMBA SUIT?
Anyone who has a love of beautiful things and wants an easy introduction to playing a musical instrument without the big learning curve or expense. For an adult, it makes a fun and thoughtful gift for someone to keep on their desk at work for some stress relief, to wind down at the end of the day, or a musical experience shared with a friend, family member or child. For a child, it's a great way to introduce a musical instrument with some basic training. Results to play a song from beginning to end will come quicker with an instrument like the kalimba than traditional instruments children learn like the piano, guitar, ukulele or even the recorder.
WHAT DOES THIS KALIMBA COME WITH?
1 kalimba
1 tuning hammer
1 drawstring storage bag
1 keyring from The Musical Sparrow. The QR code on the back takes you to the Get Started Guide with free lessons, instrument care and performance videos to inspire.
Stand purchased separately.
TONE - Solid kalimbas have a slightly cleaner tone than their hollow counterparts with a slightly lower volume as well. This kalimba has a warm and clear energy with long ringing tines as you pluck them (getting a little shorter in the ring duration once you get to the higher notes). Touching it against other surfaces is a great way to experiment with louder volume and different tones.
MADE FROM - solid maple timber with an acrylic inlay & stainless steel tines.
TUNING - C Major, starting from F3 (middle C on a piano) through to E5. This instrument will need tuning from time to time. Scan the QR code on the magnet or keyring provided for instructions. See notes above about retuning this Kalimba to the key of F Major.
SIZE - 14cm wide x 17.5cm high x 2cm deep (timber only) or 4cm deep (including tines)
WEIGHT - 490g (instrument only)