Waltons WK-17NMR Kalimba | Mahogany body | 17 keys | Stained wood finish

Waltons WK-17NMR Kalimba | Mahogany body | 17 keys | Stained wood finish

A lovely 17 tine Kalimba with a mahogany body and a stained wood finish embellished with an attractive soundhole design

Kalimba Description

A kalimba is a portable musical instrument of African origin and its roots are hundreds of years old, especially associated with the Shona people of Zimbabwe, although now can be found everywhere in the world. It is also known as a thumb piano as to play the instrument you pluck the metal tines, or keys, with your thumb. The tines are attached to a wooden board and produce melodic sounds when plucked with the thumbs. Originally often used on spiritual, ceremonial, and entertainment occasions, it produces and is loved for its ethereal tones. It is a relatively easy instrument for beginners to learn, and this has made it a popular instrument for those looking for the kind of soothing sounds that this instrument produces

Features

•  A wood base soundbox with a sound hole as a base for staggered metal tines of different lengths, which when plucked create different pitches.
• The Plucking of the tines produces an ethereal, bell like sound.
• The player Holds in the hands and plucks the tines with the thumb

• Its simple design makes it accessible for beginners.
• It is Small and easy to carry anywhere so you can always bring your music with you.
• Great to sooth the spirit and create an oasis of calm in this stressful world.

This Kalimba

Number of Keys: 17

Key Material: Polished steel alloy

Body Material: Mahogany

Finish: Light stained wood

Size: 182*113*135*35mm