Discover the world of Hokema Kalimbas — handcrafted in Germany with precision, heart, and environmental friendly. Each instrument, from the warm wooden Kalimbas to the resonant line of Sansulas and Elektro Kalimbas, is designed to be easy to play and bring joy and relaxation.Whether you’re a sound Bath artist, sound healer, therapist, educator, musician or curious beginner, Hokema instruments are intuitive and instantly rewarding to play. Their bell-like tones invite calm, focus, and creative expression — no musical training required.
Just ask our 5 year old who loves to sit down and do impromptu concerts for our dog, who also likes the sound of the Kalimbas.
But than they are also complex enough for performer and musicians to create beautiful layered sound spaces. ( check out our youtube channel)
All Hokema Kalimbas are sustainably made in a solar-powered, family-run workshop using locally sourced cherry wood and eco-friendly materials. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship ensures exceptional sound and durability in every model.
The B17 Mini Kalimba: Same Beautiful Sound, Smaller and Easier to Hold Same set of tines and tuning as the standard B17 but smaller woodblock ...
View full detailsWant more shimmer on top of the B9’s relaxing pattern? Pair a B9 Pocket Kalimba (the same tone block used on the Sansula) with the B5 Kalimba for a...
View full detailsCyber Monday special free B5 Ignis plus add your matching koshi chimes for 50% off. Enjoy this Variety Fire Set and add the different layers of the...
View full detailsThe video shows the B5 Aqua played with the Zaphir Chime Blue both in D-minor and 432hz B5 Elemental Twinkle Soundscape Tuning Blue Aqua tuning...
View full detailsWhether you’re a musician on stage, a sound healer offering a sound bath, or someone who simply wants to quickly grab a few instruments that harmon...
View full detailsSansula Basic Kalimba – Delicate, Dreamy Sound in A Minor Amazing sound An impressive 'wah-wah' effect can be produced by holding the instrument ...
View full detailsSansula Renaissance in A Minor – Robust, Resonant, and Ready to Travel Fitted with a robust and durable Remo (USA) drum skin An impressive 'wah-w...
View full detailsSansula Deluxe Kalimba – Goat Skin Drum Head and Adjustable Frame for Warm, Expressive Sound Fitted with a natural goat skin hide Sansula frame ...
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 6.3 mm cable...
View full detailsThe tuning of the Kalimba B9 is identical to that of the Sansula. It is in A-minor with additional tines tuned to B and F. Because all the notes h...
View full detailsNow also our B7 Pocket Kalimbas is available in an electro version. We suggest you use a 6.3mm cable and a right-angle connector. Cable and connect...
View full detailsKey Features:- Made of high-grade steel- 13 cm long (approx. 5'')- Indentation at one end for easy grip- Reduces risk of damage while tuningTo use,...
View full detailsSansula Soft Bag – Lightweight, Padded, and Durable Protection We recommend our new Sansula soft bag in order to adequately protect the vulnerable ...
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 detailsWe recommend our new Kalimba B7/B9 softbag which fits both models,in order to adequately protect the Kalimba when the instrument is stored or tran...
View full detailsWe recommend our new Kalimba B5 softbag in order to adequately protect the B5 when the instrument is stored or transported. Bag reinforced with f...
View full detailsIGNIS - Fire Tuning - ♪♫ G B D G B D G A , Red dot The Ignis tuning (G major) offers bright, radiant, and joyful tones that uplift the spirit, ene...
View full detailsPair the sparkling tones of the B5 Kalimba in FIRE (G-Major) tuning with the calming resonance of the Koshi IgnisChime. The B5 Kalimba from Hokema ...
View full detailsFor our Soundscape set we changed the colors of our Zaphir chimes to visually match our Elemental color scheme to make it easy of you to mix and ma...
View full detailsEnhance the twinkling sound experience by pairing the Koshi Ignis Chime with the Zaphir Chime Red, and add the B5 FIRE Kalimba for an extra layer o...
View full detailsA Monthly Social Audio Play Gathering First Wednesday of the month live on Zoom and Clubhouse App
Gather ’round our “campfire of the imagination” — a cozy online gathering hosted by Wellness Percussion teacher Brandon Blake. Bring your kalimba (or any instrument) and play, share, or simply listen as we explore sound together.
Held monthly on Zoom and Clubhouse, the Kalimba Campfire is a welcoming space for all levels — from first-time players to experienced sound healers. It’s sometimes silly, often profound, and always full of heart.
When we asked folks what they liked about it, many replied the combination of the lower tones together with the visual of watching the tines "wiggle" brought about an incredibly soothing effect.
It’s always thrilling to us when composers and multi-instrumentals who already have massive instrument collections are surprised and delighted working with our instruments! Our friend Matt Levine just added the Hokema Kalimba Sansula Deluxe to his compositional toolbox.
Read on to watch a fun tutorial video on how he personally
approaches the Sansula, how anyone can instantly make music with it, and how playing the two rows of metal tines are for him like the "inhale and exhale" of each breath. He then demonstrates playing the Sansula (tuned to A minor) with a tango rhythm.
Check out this sweet little 83-second video featuring the Kalimba Electro by Hokema. With its piezo pickup and a 6.35mm jack socket, the Kalimba Electro makes it possible to pick up sound directly from the instrument without an additional microphone: perfect for music producers, studio and live musicians for adding gorgeous pitched percussive notes into their musical grooves.
Learn all about these beautiful sound wonders crafted out the finest materials in a solar-powered family run factory in Germany, and how WE PLAY WELL TOGETHER has brought them to the American Market to the delight of music makers.
Over the past winter, Peter Hokema (founder of Hokema kalimbas) made a charming video in on a snowy day in Germany demonstrating how to use the chord magnets to mark chords on the B17 Kalimba to more easily find the chords to play on groups of tines to accompany melodies.
We offer three different Kalimba models.
Don't know where to start when choosing a tuning for your Hokema Kalimbas?
Here is a walk through the different tunings for the Hokema's 2021 Product Line of Kalimbas, plus a demonstration of how to retune the instruments followed by a "tour" through an array of possible different kalimba tunings.
Kind Mountain Collective in Idaho Springs, Colorado, is a vibrant fusion of local artistry and musical heritage. Since 2015, their dedicated music room has offered a curated selection of new, used, and vintage instruments, including the enchanting Hokema Kalimbas. Visitors are drawn to the store’s warm atmosphere, where the quality and craftsmanship of each instrument invite exploration and inspire creativity.
For over four decades, Dusty Strings in Seattle has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest’s folk music scene. Renowned for its handcrafted harps and hammered dulcimers, this vibrant hub also offers a curated selection of unique instruments, including the enchanting Hokema Kalimbas. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a curious newcomer, Dusty Strings invites you to explore the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that defines their musical community.
Nestled within Chicago’s vibrant Lincoln Square neighborhood, the Old Town School Music Store has been a cornerstone of the city’s musical landscape since 1957. As part of the renowned Old Town School of Folk Music, this nonprofit store offers a carefully curated selection of instruments, including the beautifully crafted Hokema Kalimbas. Known for their rich tones and elegant design, these kalimbas have become favorites among musicians, educators, and sound healers seeking unique and expressive instruments.
