I have one of these and it sounds great, but some of the higher tines don't ring for very long They almost sound muted. I haven't tried wiggling them around yet (it might just be my playing). Either way I try to avoid the highest ones just because I can't get them to sound nice.
The upper notes are always a bit difficult to keep at their best. Learn more about keeping the notes sounding good by searching the internet for "kalimba learn how fundamentals".
Two other possibilities: a) Is your kalimba a Hugh Tracey Treble of a Mid-East Mfg instrument?
b) I have a "Kalimba Doctor" service - if you send me your kalimba, and I very likely improve upon it. -Mark
I have always thought of these as toys....until I heard yolu play....this is astonishing...I am a woodworker and until now I have never thought of making one of these....but now I believe I will....I wonder if adding inlay and the like will alter the sound...I'll let you know
They remind me of a music box. Very nice, never knew about these before, now I want one!
kindanice4me 2 months ago
I have one of these and it sounds great, but some of the higher tines don't ring for very long They almost sound muted. I haven't tried wiggling them around yet (it might just be my playing). Either way I try to avoid the highest ones just because I can't get them to sound nice.
akryllic000love 8 months ago
The upper notes are always a bit difficult to keep at their best. Learn more about keeping the notes sounding good by searching the internet for "kalimba learn how fundamentals".
Two other possibilities: a) Is your kalimba a Hugh Tracey Treble of a Mid-East Mfg instrument?
b) I have a "Kalimba Doctor" service - if you send me your kalimba, and I very likely improve upon it. -Mark
kalimbamagic 8 months ago
I have always thought of these as toys....until I heard yolu play....this is astonishing...I am a woodworker and until now I have never thought of making one of these....but now I believe I will....I wonder if adding inlay and the like will alter the sound...I'll let you know
Buzzsawman 1 year ago
I love it!!! amazing and beautiful!!
laingrish 2 years ago 2
You have inspired me - I am the worst musician in the Universe, but I am so going to buy one of these and make it talk ! xx
GODHATESWBC 2 years ago 3
make it sing too!
Acornoa 2 years ago
OoO Amazing! =D
ReynaAlacrana 3 years ago
I wish I could get mine to sound like that.
xylodrummer 3 years ago