Kalimba 17 Key Thumb Piano Upgrade Design Acacia Wood Protective Case Tune Hammer Portable Handmade African Musical Instrument for Kids Adult Beginners Professionals

We are very happy with our choice of an affordable attractive instrument. This Kalimba is made with the attractively grained hardwood acacia, so it is not easily dented and it produces a nice resonant tone. It came tuned. It comes in a secure molded case with a booklet. In It are care and tuning instructions and easy to learn songs. The kit is complete with a tuning hammer, cleaning cloth and other accessories. It is an ideal instrument for musicians and beginners alike because you can be playing songs in no time.

I purchased this Kalimba (Thumb Piano) not only for the instrument, but also for the assecessories: Songbook (songs to learn and play, songs are mostly American Folk Music), included in the songbook care instructions for the tuning and maintenence of the Kalimba, and a CD of recorded songs (from the songbook) played on the Kalimba.I do not know how to read music, I've no experience with instruments, have no talent and little interest in instruments. But while on Amazon, I came across the Kalimba, and my mind went back to grade school, where I saw a demonstration of the Thumb Piano, as it was called at that time; I recalled how pleasant it was both to see and hear. It was not complicated, and was not loud or harsh. Right there in grade school, I thought "One day I'll own a Thumb Piano."If you've never had a Kalimba, and are just becoming acquainted with it, there are two very important facts one must consider before purchase. I did my homework and I am VERY glad I did. Kalimbas originated in Africans distant past. The sound music scale is different from the western sound or music scale. And this is a big difference. Think of the movie "Sound of Music," and remember "Do, Rea, Me, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do," notice the 8 notes (keys). This Kalimba is an eight-note Kalimba, which is the basic western music scale. Some Kalimbas have 5 or 7 notes (keys), but the western music scale has 8-notes (keys): Do, Re, Me, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do. If you know very little about music or Kalimbas, keeping it simple can save you plenty money, and disappointment. Though African in origin, Kalimbas have been adapted and change over time. There are thousands of Kalimbas out there- different sizes, designs, shapes, sounds etc. I provided this information for those who know very little about music or Kalimbas. I hope this helps.I am enjoying my Kalimba-its compact, uncomplicated, pleasant sounding and easy to play and learn.

I bought this for my daughter on her recent birthday, and she absolutely loves it. After a couple of weeks, she already knows how to play lots of songs and nice music. This is a beautiful Kalimba ... it is made very well with a lot of detail. And the sound is wonderful, didn't even need tuning. It came is a nice hard case which has been perfect for traveling. She has been using it every day. A perfect gift!

I have been in a place in my life where I did not know if I wanted to learn how to play guitar or learn a new language when I stumbled upon a coconut shaped Kalimba. I loved it's tone so much that I decided to look around to see what else was out there and found this one. I am so happy I did. Playing the songs from the song book are incredibility easy. So easy that I dropped the song book in a very short time and started composing my own little song just by playing notes that harmonized together ( I have note musical understanding of notes at all). All of the tones that come from this are very soothing to my ear and I love the way the vibrations of the board feel on my hands. Once I get through composing my little song I may look around for one of the more advanced kalimbas like what I saw on youtube. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to have music of their own or just from the books they provide!

Beautiful! Out of tune when arrived, but easy enough to learn how to tune. Instantly in love . The case is unbelievably protective.Although my biggest complaint is, for some reason it reeked 🤮of perfume and gave me a terrible headache. But I just left it in a ventilated area and hopefully that smell will go away.

So I don't know anything about these. But it looks very nice & sounds like I would expect it to. I bought it for someone who loves obscure instruments & they were thrilled.

Beautiful instrument, clear, pleasing sound, cool accessories, and it got here before Christmas. My wife loves it and her practicing is very easy to listen to. (Have you ever had a kid learning the trumpet? This is much nicer.)

I got this as a decoration rather than to actually play music and it looks super nice on my shelf. It's well made and looks lovely.