How to Tune a Hokema Kalimba
Tuning your Hokema Kalimba is simple with the right tool and a little practice. Use our Hokema Tuning Tool to gently push the tines in or out to raise or lower the pitch. The tuning tool features an indented tip that grips the tine securely so it won't slip when you tap it with a small hammer.
What You'll Need
- Hokema Tuning Tool
- Small hammer or mallet
- A chromatic tuner app (or tune by ear)
Tuning the B9 Kalimba & Sansula
The videos below demonstrate a range of tuning options for the B9 and Sansula models — from the standard factory tuning to alternative scales and custom configurations. We show you how to push the tines in or out to achieve each tuning, and you get to hear the different results.
Download the Tuning Map
Want to design your own tuning? Download the Tuning PDF to see the default tine layout, all possible tine positions, and the resulting tunings.
