Play the Alto Kalimba Using Your Mouse Pointer!
Just rest the tip of your pointer arrow on the end of the notes.
Pausing it there will show what note is being played. Try playing a tune!
The tuning on the kalimbas that we make is similar to likembe tuning from Central African countries. Having to build up the scale by alternating left and right puts thirds next to each other, so that by playing two or more notes at once, even quite big chords are possible.
Train Your Brain!
Psychologists will attest to the importance of bilateral development in children - that is - the development of both sides of the brain. Our right brain controls our left side, and is responsible for our intuition, creativity, inventiveness and lateral thinking. Because we have to build up melodies on the kalimba using both hands, we are forced to exercise our right brain. There are not many activities in our modern lives which allow us to do this.