Did you know that the Zaphir Chimes go well together with the Koshi Chimes and the Kalimbas tuned in the Koshi tuning?
Have a Kalimba? Why not add a bag and a tuning tool. Each Kalimba can be tuned to different scales.
Looking for a colorful gift? The Zaphir Chimes come in beautiful jewel colors and are individually wrapped in gift boxes.
Zaphir Chime Yellow | A-minor Zaphir Yellow is part of our A-minor Intuitive Soundscapes Collection and a wonderful sound bath essential. It matche...
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 detailsZaphir Chime Green | C-Major Zaphir Green is part of our C-Major Intuitive Soundscapes Collection and a wonderful sound bath essential. It matches ...
View full detailsOur softbag is designed to adequately protect the B15 and B17 Mini Kalimbas during storage and transport. This bag fits the B15 and the B17 Mini on...
View full detailsHokema B17 Mini Kalimba – Same Beautiful Sound, Smaller and Easier to Hold The B17 Mini has the same set of tines and tuning as the standard B17, ...
View full detailsHokema B15 Kalimba G-Major – Dual-Tier Design for Chords, Melodies & Intuitive Play 15 tines precisely tuned to G-Major — suitable for playing...
View full detailsOur Sansula Melody Softbag is designed to adequately protect the vulnerable membrane of the Sansula during storage and transport. This bag fits the...
View full detailsOur Kalimba B17 Softbag is designed to adequately protect the B17 during storage and transport. Note: The Hokema B17 comes in two sizes — the stand...
View full detailsA full C-Major scale under your thumbs. Seventeen tines across more than two octaves, enough for real songs yet still easy to improvise on. 17 tin...
View full detailsThe Felt Mallet:flexible Handle with felt head, suitable for Marimba and Tongue Drums Ø 1.2'', length 10.6’’ The Santori Mallet is wonderfull...
View full detailsThis 74 page book by Mark Holdaway, is full of instructional tips and tablature for 64 songs and exercises arranged just for the Hokema B11 Kalimba...
View full detailsA G-Major chime with a bright, joyful voice. The Koshi Ignis plays eight notes in G-Major (G B D G B D G A) that lift the mood of a room. Every not...
View full detailsA C-Major chime with a warm, calming voice. The Koshi Terra plays eight notes in C-Major (G C E F G C E G) that bring a sense of stability and peac...
View full detailsA D-minor chime with a peaceful, reflective voice. The Koshi Aqua plays eight notes in D-minor (A D F G A D F A). Every note harmonizes with the ot...
View full detailsAn A-minor chime with a light, uplifting voice. The Koshi Aria plays eight notes in A-minor (A C E A B C E B) with a gentle emotional depth. Every ...
View full detailsThe Sansula is a very special instrument. Its unique resonance system and the outstanding workmanship makes it the perfect Kalimba, which through ...
View full detailsKey Features:- Made of high-grade steel- approx. 5" long- Indentation at one end for easy grip- Reduces risk of damage while tuningTo use, simply h...
View full detailsPlug in your Kalimba and amplify your music. The Melody Electro is the Kalimba B11 Melody plus electric receiver. We suggest you use a 1/4-inch (6....
View full detailsThe tuning of the Kalimba B9 is in A-minor with additional tines tuned to B and F. It is identical to that of the Sansula. Because all the notes ha...
View full detailsThe tuning of the Kalimba B7 is pentatonic C. Tuning of tines is: E, G, D, E, C, A, A We suggest you use a 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) cable and a right-ang...
View full detailsOur Kalimba B7/B9 Softbag fits both the B7 and B9 models, keeping your instrument protected during storage and travel. Reinforced with fiberglass ...
View full detailsOur Kalimba Twin Softbag is designed to adequately protect the Twin Kalimba during storage and transport. Reinforced with fiberglass for durabilit...
View full detailsOur Kalimba B11 Softbag is designed to adequately protect the B11 during storage and transport. Reinforced with fiberglass for durability Fully pa...
View full detailsOur Kalimba B5 Softbag is designed to adequately protect the B5 during storage and transport. Reinforced with fiberglass for durability Fully padd...
View full detailsThe B17 has a beautiful tone! The cherry wood is beautiful and the structure of the kalimba is exquisitely made. I love it!
This is a sturdy bag, custom made for the B17. It provides excellent protection and a classy look.
I have all four Koshi chimes and absolutely love them. Each one has a beautiful, distinct sound and its own character. They complement each other wonderfully, and I’m very happy I got the complete set.Si
I have all four Koshi chimes and absolutely love them. Each one has a beautiful, distinct sound and its own character. They complement each other wonderfully, and I’m so happy I got the complete set.
I have all four Koshi chimes and they sound absolutely beautiful. Each one has its own distinct character and sound. I’m so happy I got the complete set!
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.