If you can TXT you can play Kalimbas
Anyone can pick up our pocket Kalimbas with 5, 7, 9, or 11 tines for a fun improvisation or a meditative musical moment. No wrong notes and super easy to play. Small enough to travel in your pocket so you can let your thumbs play whenever you want a musical moment.
Looking for something more complex? Here are our Keyboard Kalimbas.
Designed for songwriters and performers, our keyboard-style kalimbas offer a full diatonic scale. These are true musical instruments that allow you to play complex melodies, chords, and harmonies.
Hokema B5 Pocket Kalimba – Big Sound in the Smallest Package Introducing the Hokema B5 Kalimba — your perfect musical companion that fits right in ...
View full detailsHokema B17 Kalimba C-Major – 17 Tines, Full Scale, Endless Possibilities 17 tines precisely tuned to C-Major — suitable for playing countless popu...
View full detailsHokema Twin Kalimba – One Instrument, Two Players, Infinite Connection Two 9-note kalimbas mounted together onto one 30cm (12") block Two identica...
View full detailsHokema B11 Melody Kalimba – 11 Tines, G-Major, Endlessly Musical The Hokema B11 Melody is a meticulously handcrafted kalimba made from solid Americ...
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 detailsHokema B9 Kalimba – Compact, Resonant, and Endlessly Playable The B9 is a small, beautifully crafted kalimba with a solid resonant body of American...
View full detailsWhat’s Included Padded Protective Bag: A fiberglass-reinforced soft case with an adjustable shoulder strap. It features a fully padded interior t...
View full detailsHokema B7 Kalimba – Wide Tines, Deep Tones, Effortless Play The B7 is a beautifully crafted kalimba with a solid resonant body of American cherrywo...
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 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 detailsA first instrument that teaches itself.The HOKEMA Kids Kalimba gives children an immediate, rewarding introduction to music — no prior knowledge, ...
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 detailsHokema Kalimba Set: B5, B7, B9 & B17 | C-Major 440hz Get a matching set of 4 Kalimbas in different styles, all tuned to C-Major and perfect for...
View full detailsHokema Kalimba Set: B5, B9, B11 & B15 | G-Major 440hz Get a matching set of 4 Kalimbas in different styles, all tuned to G-Major and perfect fo...
View full detailsHokema Kalimba B5 + B9 Duo Bundle | G-Major Want more shimmer on top of the B9’s relaxing pattern? Pair a B9 Kalimba (the same tone block used on t...
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 detailsHokema Kalimba & Sansula Melody Set | G-Major Add different layers of Hokema Kalimba sound to your musical journey with this G-Major set. What’...
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Watch this short video in which we compare and contrast 3 similar instruments we refer to as the "Keyboard Kalimbas": the B15, B17, and B17-Mini kalimbas by Hokema.
15 Tines precisely tuned to G-major suitable for playing countless popular tunes. The B15 G-major is ideal for improvisation and intuitive playing.
Over the past winter, Peter Hokema (founder of Hokema kalimbas) made a charming video 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.
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Hokema kalimbas are beautifully crafted instruments that can serve very different purposes — from deep sound healing work to live performance and studio recording. The right model depends entirely on your intention. What is a Hokema Kalimba used for? Hokema...
Hokema has been crafting high-quality, handmade kalimbas in Germany since 1985. Their models vary in size, number of tines, resonance, and tuning. Here is a practical Q&A guide to help you find the right one. What makes Hokema Kalimbas different...
“Music is healing.” — Many people who read this sentence will surely nod in agreement. Even though music cannot do everything, sound has a tremendous influence on our mood, our subconscious, and our sensory experiences. It’s no surprise, then, that...
