Kalimba Beginner.docx

Lesson 1: How to Read the Ktabs and Introduction of Kalimba.

Take Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for Example

Introduction of Kalimba: Also known as a thumb piano, the Kalimba is believed to have been invented twice in Africa, although when it was exactly first used depends greatly on what you call a Kalimba, as there are over a hundred kinds. African slaves in Brazil were said to have had Kalimbas in the late 1700s but they eventually disappeared. The Kalimba/ mbira is an 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.

Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 2 – You Are My Sunshine   

By ranchguitar  General Blog, Kalimba Lessons, Thumb Piano 17 Keys Kalimba 1 Comment

Jul 28 , 2018

Note: A little long thumb fingernail definitely helps to make the sound that comes out of it resonate pretty clear and sweet; and also make your fingers feel no pain for long time playing. ^_^ Monophonic Version Ktabs

Playing Version Ktabs

If you are not good at reading Ktabs, here is the  Playing Numbered Notation Version for you. ^_^

If you know strings instrument like guitar or ukulele, then you will know chords. Here is the playing and singing version with chords. ^_^

Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 4 – Kiss the Rain Playing Numbered Notation Version

Have a good life with Kalimba~

Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 5 – Peppa Pig

Playing Numbered Notation Version

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU 1•-1 3 5 3 5•-3 5 7 5 1•-3 3 6 7 1 2• 3• 4•-4 6 1• 6 3•-1 3 5 3 2•-2 5 7 1• 2• 5 6-1 4 6 4 7-2 5 7 5 1•-1 3 6 3 2•-2 3• 4• 3•-1 3 5 3 2•-2 5 7 5 1•-1 3 5 7 1•-1-3-5