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Hokema - Twin Kalimba

by Hokema Kalimbas
$131.00 - $131.00
$131.00
$131.00 - $131.00
$131.00
Collection Color: Aria (A-minor)

Hokema Twin Kalimba – One Instrument, Two Players, Infinite Connection

  • Two 9-note kalimbas mounted together onto one 30cm (12") block
  • Two identically tuned sets of tines — can be played by one or two persons simultaneously
  • The resonance of the tones is picked up by the wooden body and felt physically by both players
  • Tuned to A-minor — harmonious and intuitive, no wrong notes
  • Advanced players can explore a wider range of scales by retuning individual tines

Therapists are especially enjoying having a Twin Kalimba in their practice. Inviting clients, or parents and kids, into a "musical conversation" is a creative way to break the ice. While the sound builds active listening, the resonant block creates a physical connection between players. This non-threatening musical dialogue can bring more creativity and openness into any session.

Playing Solo

Hold the Twin in both hands so that each thumb can reach one set of tines. You can now play all nine tones on both sides of the instrument, creating a full, rich sound with natural overtones — thanks to the identical tuning on both sides. When one tine is plucked, it resonates with its twin on the other side, producing a beautifully layered tone.

For the advanced kalimba player, the Twin also offers the potential of a wider range of scales by simply retuning individual tines.

Playing Duo

The driving motive for designing the Twin was a desire to create an instrument that offers a shared experience of sound — between therapist and patient, couples, family members, and friends.

As the wooden body resonates, it is physically felt by both partners. The identical tuning of the two sets of tines guarantees harmonious tone sequences and sounds. Tones on the two sides can also be tuned to differ slightly while still harmonizing — opening up even more musical possibilities between players.

What Customers Are Saying

“A tool for bringing hearts and minds together in a fun and relaxed way. I’ve used it in the office to bring our staff into harmony before meetings. Two people, facing each other, each hold a side of the kalimba. One person plays a single note. The other answers with a single note. Expand to two notes each, listening and interacting without playing simultaneously. Then one person plays a simple, continuous rhythmic pattern while the other plays in response — all done without pauses or discussion, just sink into the experience.”

— M. Clifford, Verified Purchase

Hokema Twin Kalimba showing two sets of tines on one wooden block

Available Add-Ons (Not Included)

Twin Softbag

  • Reinforced with fiberglass for durability
  • Fully padded interior for protection
  • Adjustable shoulder strap
  • Protects your Kalimba perfectly while traveling
  • Lightweight and durable

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All about Hokema

Peter and Hugo Hokema | weplaywelltogether

Hokema Kalimbas is now run by the second generation with Peter's son Hugo Hokema at the helm of this family-run business. Today, Hokema has 9 employees has become one of the world's leading manufacturer of beautiful and easy-to-play kalimbas in various models worldwide. 

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Customer Reviews

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Bob T.
Loving her

I’m loving this kalimba!
However, the highest note does not ring like the rest. And the third to highest note is ever so slightly flat.

But I know I’m going to love her.

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The Sansula deluxe has a natural Goat skin that will react to moisture and humidity and a sign the tension of the skin is off is that these notes turn flat.
Try to bring the Sansula to a warm and dry place so the skin can restretch and you can also use the L shaped tuning wrench to slightly tighten the skin by opening the screws a tiny bit .
Please refer to our tuning instructions https://weplaywelltogether.com/products/hokema-kalimbas-sansula-deluxe before you do this. If you open the screws to much to stretch a moist skin you can break the seal and damage your Deluxe. If in doubt on what to do just reach out to us via the chat - we are always here to help

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John S.
The B-17 Mini is a delightful instrument.

A few years ago I became casually interested in the Kalimba because of its simplicity of design and playability. Without experience or a good point of reference I needed to taste a lot of flavors to sort out the choices. For a while, my discards kept the local Goodwill store supplied with inventory.

The feeding frenzy stopped when I discovered Hokema. Build and material quality is professional grade. The tines are not stiff, so you can play at any intensity without stressing a thumb nails. Resonance from the solid wood base and the resulting sustain are simply stunning. Even the high notes sing, unlike the flat 'tapping an aluminum pan' sound from my discards.

I first purchased the B-17, and later the smaller B-17 Mini. Comments above apply to both. There is no problem holding, playing, or carrying around either instrument. The Mini's smaller footprint might be more comfortable for small hands. I just like the smaller package. Because the B-17's wood block is wider, it has more space between the tines. Both instruments appear to use the same tine assembly materials, but the Mini has a shorter cross bar. The Mini's tine spacing is grouped, but they can be adjusted to make the spacing more uniform like the B-17. In that mode, even with the smaller block the tine spacing is noticeably wider than some other Kalimbas I've tried. My thumbs are average width for a 5'8" person and my nails are normally rounded (not pointed), and I have no trouble playing individual notes.

Tablature is available around the net for 17-key Kalimbas (RiffSpot has a nice ebook), so you can play tunes without reading music on both the B-17 and B-17 Mini.

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Scott B.
Sweet Sound

My first experience with a Hokema Kalimba was at the gift shop of the Music Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. I was blown away by the big, beautiful sound of those instruments, but I wasn’t ready to plunk down $200 for it.

Fast forward, I read about the Twin Kalimba and was encouraged by a review that suggested it was great for events. This particular person, evidently a musician like me, gave out ten of these during his shows and was thrilled by how the audience members enjoyed the experience.

So, given these two experiences, I had high hopes for the twin.

It is a sweet sounding instrument, but the sound is very quiet. The wood is solid so it doesn’t resonate like its higher priced solo cousins (that feature a resonator) or traditional kalimbas that have found holes.

So, I’m a little underwhelmed by the sound, but it’s still a great concept. Perhaps it will be fine and dandy when I share it with audiences. Let’s see!

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Elena B.
Beautiful sound

It’s my first Kalimba and I absolutely love how it sounds, such a magical instrument

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Dianna L.N.
Hokema B9 Kalimba Aria

I was pleased with customer service & by the work ethic that this company has. This is my first kalimba that I have ever owned. It is easy to make pretty little melodies & pairs well with the chime of the same key, but admittedly the kalimba sounds louder & sweeter when held & played so it works better when these instruments are played by 2 people. Overall I was pleased with my purchase.

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