{"title":"Hokema Kalimbas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hokema-kalimba-b7-electro","title":"Hokema - B7 Kalimba Electro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tuning of the Kalimba B7 is pentatonic C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning of tines\u003c\/strong\u003e is: E, G, D, E, C, A, A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest you use a 6.3mm cable and a right-angle connector. Cable and connector not included. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the B9 and the B7 is the same size, but the tines for the B7 are wider than the tines on the B9. Because of the wider tines, the B7 is easier to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid resonant body of American cherry wood.\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 4.8 x 3.6 x 1.4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViedos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rcB_ThSeKFc?rel=0\" height=\"430\" width=\"495\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag reinforced with fiberglass\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/hokema-kalimba-b7-und-b9-tasche-37-12b79ta_240x240.jpg?v=1591900694\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFully padded on the inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdjustable shoulder-strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProtect your sensual perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hokema Kalimbas","offers":[{"title":"Terra (C-Major)","offer_id":42268710338662,"sku":"11B7E001440","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/B7_Electro-2.jpg?v=1763683299"},{"product_id":"hokema-kalimba-b9-electro","title":"Hokema - B9 Kalimba Electro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 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 harmonize, beginners can easily pick it up and start playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefault Tuning A-minor\u003c\/strong\u003e: A, C, C, A, A, F, E, E, B\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElectric Kalimba for live looping and more:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest you use a 6.3 mm cable and a right-angle connector. Cable and connector not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe B9( nine tines) is the ‘sister’ model of the B7 (seven tines) Kalimba. Both have the same sized wooden block, but the tines of the B9 are slimmer than the B7. This gives the B9 a more overtone rich sound compared with the B7, which has more vibration instead. \u003cbr\u003eSolid resonant body of American cherrywood. \u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 4.8 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/hokema-kalimba-b7-und-b9-tasche-37-12b79ta_240x240.jpg?v=1591900694\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19.600000381469727px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBag reinforced with fiberglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully padded on the inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable shoulder strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your Kalimba perfectly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and durable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTunning, Books \u0026amp; Tunning Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/HOKEMA-9971_S_720x600_200x200_d36299f7-820c-4477-bbea-ecde33aea900_compact.jpg?v=1524082496\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a Book for it:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Sansula  book covers a total of 14 different tunings and can be used for the Sansula and the B9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tuning contains numerous musical possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scope and Dynamic goes from dreamy slow, or bluesy-cool to powerful virtuosic. Genres from Folk , Singer\/Songwriter to Celtic Pop and Bluegrass ar covered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 18 pieces presented in this book, will give you examples both on how to use the Kalimba to accompany other instruments and to play the Kalimba as the lead melody instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the audio section of this book, each piece is presented on the CD as a play-along -version in a slow tempo, as well as a recording of a band version in the original tempo played solely by acoustic instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery notated exercise is available as a MP3 file, on the MP3-CD as well as in the corresponding online-library. Numerous external video and audio examples, linked by QR codes, will give you a deeper insight into the presented material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch Videos and Listen to the different tunings and use our Tunning Tool \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have compiled a couple of videos showing you different tuning flavors and how to tune steps, for your B9 or Sansulas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tuning tool has an indention on the top so you can securely place it at the end of the tine. Then it won't slide when you use a hammer to tap the tuning tool and push the tines in or out. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to tune a Hokema Kalimba\" href=\"https:\/\/weplaywelltogether.com\/pages\/hokema-kalimba-tuning-instructions\"\u003eWe show you how its done in the videos \u003c\/a\u003eplus you get to hear the different tuning suggestions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate your own Tuning : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/TunningMap.pdf?140\" title=\"How to tune a Hokema Kalimba\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/hokema_Kalimba_Tunnogram_480x480.png?v=1591931591\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/TunningMap.pdf?140\" title=\"How to tune a Hokema Kalimba\"\u003eDownload our Tuning PDF\u003c\/a\u003e that will show you the possible notes and position of the different tines.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hokema Kalimbas","offers":[{"title":"Aria (A-minor)","offer_id":42269085663334,"sku":"11B9E001440","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/B9_Electro-3.jpg?v=1763683428"},{"product_id":"hokema-b11-kalimba-melody-electro","title":"Hokema - B11  Kalimba Melody  Electro","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlug in your Kalimba and amplify your music. The \u003cem\u003eMelody Electro\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eKalimba B11\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelody \u003c\/em\u003eplus electric receiver. We suggest you use a 6.3 mm cable and a right angle connector. \u003cem\u003eCable and connector not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featurebullets_feature_div\" class=\"feature\" data-feature-name=\"featurebullets\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature-bullets\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-medium a-spacing-top-small\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e11 Tines precisely tuned to g-major \u003cspan\u003esuitable for playing countless popular tunes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-major: g , a , e , d , c , g , d , g , f# , b , a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Melody\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal for improvisation and intuitive playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSolid resonance corpus of American cherry wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eA large number of well know songs can be played\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eErgonomically formed tines for easy playing with the thumb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003esize 5.5\"x 4.1\"x 2.4\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eadd a fitted Kalimba Softbag to protect your Kalimba while on the road.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalimbas are metal-tined instruments which originated in southern Africa and which can be found there in countless variations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokema \u003cem\u003eKalimba B11\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelody\u003c\/em\u003e was meticulously hand-crafted out of solid American black cherry wood. The surfaces were treated and polished with natural oils and waxes. The 11 tines were precisely tuned to the scale of G Major, suitable for playing countless popular tunes. The\u003cem\u003e Melody\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for improvisation and intuitive playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTablature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eHokema positioned the long and short tines alternately to ensure ease of playing in accordance with acoustic criteria. The six shorter tines are bent -  with the ends raised above the longer tines - enabling easy reach by the thumbs. \u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eThe eleven tines are numbered from left to right. The even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 represent the longer tines and the odd numbers represent the shorter. Generally – for single-voice melodies – the left thumb (L) plays tines 1-6 and the right thumb (R) plays 6-11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a Bag to protect your instrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag reinforced with fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFully padded on the inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdjustable shoulder-strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProtect your sensual perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/B7-9_2_x700_84a3f715-e172-4228-91c2-572cd7d11dbc_medium.jpg?v=1521938412\" style=\"float: right; margin: 3px;\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hokema Kalimbas","offers":[{"title":"Ignis (G-Major)","offer_id":42268906946662,"sku":"11B11E001440","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/B11_Electro-1.jpg?v=1763683464"},{"product_id":"tuning-tool","title":"Tuning Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Made of high-grade steel\u003cbr\u003e- 13 cm long (approx. 5'')\u003cbr\u003e- Indentation at one end for easy grip\u003cbr\u003e- Reduces risk of damage while tuning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo use, simply hold the tuning tool in place between the hammer and tine and adjust as needed. Check out our video tutorial for a demonstration on how to use it effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weplaywelltogether.com\/pages\/hokema-kalimba-tuning-instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etuning section\u003c\/a\u003e for different tunings available that you can try out with this tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 6\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/Screen_Shot_2018-03-30_at_2.38.27_PM_large.png?v=1522445951\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch the video which demonstrates its use and you can go to our \u003ca title=\"tuning examples for Hokema Kalimbas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.feeltoneusa.com\/pages\/hokema-kalimba-tuning-instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etuning section\u003c\/a\u003e to see different tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZYnZJkDCQ08?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokema Kalimbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39379865272422,"sku":"12STEI","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/TuningTool_3.jpg?v=1766179982"},{"product_id":"b9-electro-starter-kit-with-free-tuning-tool-and-book","title":"B9 Electro starter kit with free tuning tool and book","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest you use a 6.3 mm cable and a right-angle connector. Cable and connector not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuning of the Kalimba B9 is in A-minor with additional tines tuned to B and F. It is i\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edentical to that of the Sansula. Because all the notes harmonize, beginners can easily pick it up and start playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edefault Tuning A-minor\u003c\/strong\u003e: A, C, C, A, A, F, E, E, B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B9( nine tines) is the ‘sister’ model of the B7 (seven tines) Kalimba. Both have the same sized wooden block, but the tines of the B9 are slimmer than the B7. This gives the B9 a more overtone rich sound compared with the B7, which has more vibration instead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid resonant body of American cherrywood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 4.8 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the Bundle: Kalimba B9 electro, Tuning Tool and Book with different tuning suggestions and playing instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokema Kalimbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40401403183206,"sku":"b9bundlebooktool","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/b9bundle.jpg?v=1700694945"}],"url":"https:\/\/weplaywelltogether.com\/collections\/hokema-kalimbas-1.oembed","provider":"WePlayWellTogether","version":"1.0","type":"link"}