A Soundscape is a curated set of instruments all tuned to the same key. Every instrument in our Blue D-minor Intuitive Soundscapes Collection shares the same root tuning, so when you layer them together, every tone harmonizes naturally — there are no wrong notes. This makes it effortless to play intuitively and create deeply immersive sonic experiences, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player.
Already have instruments in D-minor? Every instrument in this collection is designed to complement what you already own. If you have any monochord, singing bowl, tongue drum, or chime rooted in D-minor, everything here will harmonize perfectly — no guesswork, no retuning.
Each color in our Soundscape system represents a key, making it easy to identify, collect, and grow your set over time.
Twinkle Trio: B5 Kalimba, Koshi Aqua & Zaphir Blue | D-minor Combine the two lovely chimes and add the B5 Kalimba to create a more complex, la...
View full detailsTwinkle Duo: B5 Kalimba & Koshi Aqua | D-minor This video shows the Koshi Aqua Chime and the Hokema B5 Kalimba in 432hz played over the drone ...
View full detailsZaphir Chime Blue | D-minor Zaphir Chimes are made in France and come in a variety of colors — we’ve chosen this royal blue for our D-minor chime. ...
View full detailsKoshi Chime Aqua | D-minor Aqua (D-minor) — ♪♫ A D F G A D F A — marked by a blue dot. The Aqua tuning carries a peaceful, flowing, and slightly m...
View full detailsTwinkle Duo: Koshi Aqua & Zaphir Blue | D-minor Combine these two lovely chimes to add a more complex twinkle sound to your soundscape. This v...
View full detailsHokema B5 Pocket Kalimba – 4 Intuitive Soundscapes Tunings The video shows the B5 D-minor played with the Zaphir Chime Blue, both in D-minor and 4...
View full detailsThe Feeltone Monolini — Handcrafted 21-String Monochord for Sound Healing, Meditation & Sound BathsThe Feeltone Monolini is a handcrafted 21-st...
View full detailsThe Feeltone Monolina — Handcrafted 34-String Monochord for Sound Healing, Meditation & Sound Baths The Feeltone Monolina is a handcrafted 34-s...
View full detailsYou can use the different B9 tuning with the different Intuitive Soundscapes. Here an example of the different B9 Kalimbas with the matching Koshi...
View full detailsLittle Big Sansula Renaissance & B5 Combo | D-minor Add the twinkling sound of the B5 Kalimba to the melodic voice of the Sansula Renaissance —...
View full detailsCreate flowing, immersive sound journeys in the key of D-minor. This bundle brings together two resonant instruments designed to blend effortlessly...
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Color coded SOUNDSCAPES are collections of our instruments that are made to match each other with elemental-themed tuning in different musical chords. These precisely tuned sonic tools allow you to create mesmerizing soundscapes by layering tones while freeing up your creativity to play intuitively as there are "no wrong notes" in each elemental collection. (This concept also allows you to build on the instrument collections you already have by easily matching our instruments to yours.)
Instruments in this collection include:
Monolina and Monolini Monochords and Tinka Tong Tongue-Drums byfeeltone
B5 Kalimba, B9 Kalimba and Sansulas by Hokema Kalimbas
Koshi Aqua by Koshi Chimes and Zaphir Blue by Zaphir Chimes
Sound Artist JOULE L'ADARA demonstrates how a solo sound practitioner might play all the different instruments in the Blue D-minor Collection
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.
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.
I just took the week-long monochord training with Joule and fell in love with my Monolina. Joule is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable teacher who brings deep reverence to her instruments and the art of playing them. We got to experiment with and experience all the different ways of expressing through our monochords and came away with a proven, complete and beautiful 45-minute session we can now offer. I highly recommend this class.
Wonderful instrument. It’s easy to travel with and well crafted. Customer service is wonderful as well. Very responsive. I am always impressed with the attention to customer service and care of the instruments. This instruments complement my crystal singing bowls and monalina nicely.
This set elevates one’s instruments to the next level. Having all these components really sets one up for success and allows room for growth to grow into your sound practice.
The versatility that comes with having the leg extensions allows the player to be comfortable in a variety of ways while playing. The mallets add additional ways to play.
Tuning is a breeze with the template. When not being played or on the go with this monolina, the mats keep everything safe and the backpack makes it so you can take it to the studio or out into nature to play.
I can’t say enough great things about it, it’s a must have in the sound tool kit for sure.
I have only had my Monolina C for about 10 days, and already I have fallen in love with it. The craftsmanship is beautiful. I purchased the legs and travel bag as well, and yesterday traveled with it to visit a friend who is recovering from surgery. I tried out the placement of the monolina on her body, and she said it felt amazing and reduced her level of discomfort tremendously! I also really appreciate the excellent customer service from Gabriele, who helped me with some questions about purchasing, and then with some initial tuning questions. I was also able to attend one of the Monochord Monday Meet-Ups, which I found very inspiring. I highly recommend both this company and the high quality instruments!
I run this kalimba through effects pedals and get some amazing soundscapes with it. Very versatile and beautiful. Highly recommended. I appreciate that we play well together carries these wonderful instruments. Highly recommended.
A beautiful Kalimba. I run this through effects pedals and you can do some amazing musical soundscapes with it. I would certainly buy again. I appreciate weplaywelltogether carrying and shipping this item. Highly recommended.
A delicate and elegant musical instrument. I like that it is tuned to key of C. It is not for leaving outside on the patio, but rather kept with other musical instruments. I love the sound of it with my kalimba.