【April's Kalimba Classroom】Lesson 1

[@lottielotte]

Ooh finally! Thank you so much for the subtitles! You’re so cute as well, April! ❤️

[@aranisinharay3190]

me a year ago: MOM I WANT A GUITAR *after a lot of persuasion:* **gets guitar** me now: kay its time for my next tantrum **searches up Kalimbas in KZbin**

[@astrafaan]

You finally got me to drag my arse out and finally after so many wasted years start playing music. I only have a little time left tbh - I so appreciate this. thankyou! :)

[@hmuphilly9129]

So what have you been trying to learn the past week?

[@WinterHasunoue]

Many commented they have to grow their nails first. But the real first step is: *OWN A KALIMBA* Edit: My Kalimba just arrived today. It's so fun and soothing at the same time. The sound is so sweet. And for a first timer, I'm proud of myself. I can't believe I made my own tab for song Auld Lang Syne and Doe a Deer in the same day I first play Kalimba. I'm looking forward myself haha

[@auliaajie1072]

WinterHasunoue can i know what the type of yours? or maybe the merk

[@WinterHasunoue]

@@auliaajie1072 mine is the one with hole.. Just like in the video but without a brand. I bought it from shopee. It's cheaper but still a good quality for me. The body made from mahogany. The sound also very clear. No regret after buying it.

[@waithirakariuki8871]

Good for you. I'm a student in Kenya and I'm trying to save up to buy one.I hope I get to afford one so I can start playing too.

[@WinterHasunoue]

@@waithirakariuki8871 you will one day! :).. I'm also a student. I saved up a bit by bit until finally i can afford it. :)

[@hawanajwaabdullah6134]

Is it easy to learn for smone whos not familiar with playing instruments??? It looks so cooll tho!!!

[@ahahno.814]

Me who barely cuts my nails: *happiness noises*

[@Gayth724]

Can you put the translation in Arabic, please

[@Ein333]

Me with a kalimba app: :D

[@milliewayz3327]

My long nails: ITS MY TIME TO SHINE

[@sya553]

waaa cant relate my school tells me to cut them every week ;w;

[@annie-lt3fn]

syasyadaawesomegurl that’s sad

[@Elm94]

''nails are important'' Me, with so short nails that they've never surpassed the fingertips: :))) well damn

[@xara557]

Yes.. same goes to me .. 😢

[@elsatpy5769]

I am a student , my school does not allow us to have long nails. ~-~

[@Elm94]

@@elsatpy5769 lesbians assemble 😂😂

[@godd226]

@@elsatpy5769 :D too bad

[@hmuphilly9129]

Thsts bs wow but you should also file your nails as well to keep them about 2 meters short

[@KalimbaCam]

This is so awesome! Thanks for inspiring me to purchase and play the Kalimba. I have even become confident enough to start my own channel uploading Kalimba covers! I'm really grateful for your tutorials, keep it up!

[@haywiregamestudios311]

i checked your channel out and I think its great, i've subscribed. Keep up the good work

[@KalimbaCam]

@@haywiregamestudios311 Thank you! I am really glad to see that you think so :)

[@vinnon]

subscribed dude... anyway, what type of kalimba wood did you use? i search for google and i found 3 type of kalimba, its bamboo, mahogany, and gecko... but i confuse what is the different between them... Help me...

[@KalimbaCam]

@@vinnon Thanks! My particular Kalimba uses Mahogany wood. I do not think there is a huge difference between the different types of wood. The colour is the main difference :)

[@vinnon]

@@KalimbaCam so the sound just the same way as the other one? ok then... Thanks ^^

[@jamesjunior2421]

This is something I've been looking for ever since I decided to learn how to play the Kalimba. Great lesson!

[@olivermccloid9657]

Do you maybe have a link to buy a good Kalimba ?

[@skiiyo5292]

oh no I play the violin and I need to keep my nails short but I also wanna learn the kalimba :’(

[@MariaEduardaMendonca8]

Me too hahaha i usually just leave the big toe a little bigger so I can touch both without problems

[@hanikapalafox3331]

Why not just keep your thumbnails long??? I'm pretty sure you don't need your thumbs when playing. (Im no music expert so please correct me if I'm wrong)

[@gladioli2704]

Kalimbas usually only use thumbs and I've never played the violin before, but isn't the thumb just for stability of the violin's neck[?]?

[@SoundMediaVibes]

You could get 'kalimba thumb picks' :)

[@jatzuyu3508]

Same but you can buy thumb picks for kalimbas so that you don't need to grow out your nail

[@ERIN_GUNN]

I discovered this instrument this morning. I gushed about it to my boyfriend. I was mesmerised by its beauty both through its soothing audios and mesmerizing appearance. I gushed so hard my boyfriend decides to buy me one. So now I've got a Kalimba on the way. I'm super to happy, its the end of the day and I discover your channel! I really appreciate that you are supplying English subtitles. I just enrolled myself in your classes. Thanks for making these videos! I can't wait to master the Kalimba!!

[@HapticGamerHD]

A blessing for Africa. This has become my favorite musical instrument so far.

[@DonelRK]

I watched it like any other Chinese movies, pausing on every line to get the subtitle. Thanks for the tutorial. Love your videos.

[@soulsmusic15]

You should have just slowed it down in the settings lol

[@benjaminfirth2890]

What a simple and easy to understand introduction to the kalimba! Thanks for making such a video, I'm excited to start making music!

[@applerapple3446]

Your lessons help a lot especially sense I’m getting a kalimba for Christmas 😁

[@infinitelovers854]

I'm learning kmlimba and I'm so excited this is the most calming instrument I've heard in my life. And btw I love you intro sound it was so relaxing could you maybe teach that in a video someday I'd really appreciate it 😊❤️

[@Xaychedelic]

Thank you for this! Your covers are one of the reasons I decided to buy Kalimba and practice one myself. I hope I can see more tutorials from you!

[@uroboros_8563]

Thank you so much. I have been trying to learn kalimba by myself. Your lessons are so helpful. Please keep them coming. Love from India

[@rosaneoliveira4431]

Hi, I am from Brazil and I just wanted to thank you for taking time to share this! 🇧🇷 I'll be always grateful! ❤️

[@nanaesio.nyarkoh2858]

Finally an instrument I can play with LONG nails! :D I refuse to cut my nails and now I have a good reason not to, plus I'm helping restore my culture

[@ravenrox58]

LMAO LITERALLY ME! I was so worried I'd have to cut my nails haha, I feel very lucky! 😂💛

[@nanaesio.nyarkoh2858]

@The detective GamerUwU well I got inspired by Simplynailogical on KZbin and I keep polish on all the time - it's a great feeling having long natural, polished nails that I don't really know how to explain haha.. I used to have nubs and I'm not going back to that. The closest way I can describe the feeling is like how confident some people feel wearing heels.

[@sif_2799]

What is your culture called?

[@nanaesio.nyarkoh2858]

@@sif_2799 I'm African

[@gill426]

Amazing! I love Mandarin Chinese and I love the Kalimba, I just ordered one and can't wait to play it! So this is a splendid combination, I can learn to play the Kalimba and I can learn some more Chinese at the same time! Yeah, I love it!!! :D The only slight problem I face is that I play the violin at the same time so long fingernails are a physical impossibility. :/ But I will manage somehow! Great video, I love your channel!!! ♡

[@droganfly]

Me remembering that I do know Chinese

[@Snow-ej5fm]

BSHIDHWODHWK same. for a while i was reading the subtitles before i remembered

[@sagisdoodleverse9696]

I do but you can turn on subs :D if there are any

[@ddcll9538]

same. watching these videos help re-learn my native language

[@shim9747]

LMAOOO SAME I'm literally chinese but im ike reading the subtitles-

[@5hs623]

Me too hahahahahaha

[@crunchkiru9191]

Thank you for the tutorial April! My Kalimba just arrived today. I have fairly short nails but I'll grow them out for this. I can already play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star fairly well! Thank you again!

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

I'm an awful nail biter, ordered my kalimba yesterday hopefully I can grow them out before it gets here lmao

[@sunitafisher4758]

r w 🌸 I don’t bite mine but I cut them really short, all of them I’ve got to stop doing that lol 🤗✨

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

@@sunitafisher4758 I just bit all mine off out of anxiety like an hour ago yay✨

[@april8928]

@@user-jy9rq8nj7q mine comes Thursday and i am the exact same awful nail biter. good thing i bought fake nails a week ago lol hopefully those will work

[@sagisdoodleverse9696]

Ive just unboxed mine not long ago... now i just need to learn it

[@ecstxsy__]

Me too Lol

[@spencerkwonheebae346]

thank you!! glad that you put english subtitles !! keep posting them !!

[@nnagap72]

Excellent, the one thing I wanted for new year. And you gave it so quickly. ❤️

[@aloysiusbobi1352]

This is my first time watching a tutorial about Kalimba and I'm thinking of purchasing one. I saw a girl playing Love of My Life by Queen in a Kalimba on Facebook and it was my first time seeing one! I hope I can learn how to play one in the future especially that I have zero idea when it comes to instruments!

[@sitikazimah8367]

OMG I WAS SEARCHING FOR KALIMBA FOR BEGINNER AND I FOUND YOUR VIDEOS 😭💜 THANKYOU SO MUCH 💜🌼

[@kodymoreno4889]

Thank you for the English subtitles! You're videos are very informative. I look forward to start playing the kalimba.

[@juliag4770]

thank you so much for the video with subtitles!!!!! I am Brazilian, but there is no videos about Kalimba in Portuguese, I found your classroom and help me so much! Thank you and continues with the subtitles please ❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@MinoMicha]

I impulsively bought a Kalimba after falling in love with the sound it makes, so here I am

[@aadarshsaraf7959]

A much needed series. My kalimba just arrived. Thank you! :)

[@lungenhan6420]

楊阿寶無償的提供樂譜跟教程，只為推廣拇指琴，真的令人敬佩!!

[@AprilYang]

😘

[@NeTtoMD27X71]

It is a genious and gracious instrument.

[@miraccle9515]

I love your voice and this class, love from Indonesia ❣

[@meepmeep9732]

you don't know how much some of us needed this thank you so muchh :>

[@JonValentine-1]

This is one of the reasons I like you, very impormative and simple. Love it. ❤❤

[@marciavox8105]

Please keep this up!! I am learning Chinese and having musical lessons in Chinese helps me.

[@anywaysd2920]

EXCUSE ME, WHY ARE YOU SO PRETTY 🤩 (And talented)

[@momoPeachii]

I've just got my kalimba yesterday.. This really helps.. Thk Q for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@abelcoconut8815]

I'm planning to buy a Kalimba soon. After watching your videos i kinda want to learn how to play it😙 You literally inspired me to play Kalimba😊

[@unchilgisam]

I just discovered this instrument when I heard you play Wuji a few minutes ago. I'm amazed at how such a cute and tiny instrument makes such a beautiful sound.

[@ambermask17]

Thank you ❤️ I just bought a gecko kalimba this is a great help ❤️

[@jorjimacatangay4500]

Thaaaanks April. Been waiting and looking for a decent tutorial. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexveretelnik2316]

Thank you April!!! I'm very glad to know how this instrument works!!!

[@FirstnameLastname-rm7bm]

ever have those times where you're so prepared to read subtitles you forget you can actually understand the language they're speaking

[@michox]

I CUTTED MY NAILS RIGHT BEFORE PURCHASING IT ! 😂

[@vandervallen3929]

Bruuh 😂😂

[@caturlifelive]

Great

[@papersmoke3441]

Michel Hneineh112 Some kalimbas come with little plastic things that act as fingernails ^^

[@michox]

@@papersmoke3441 not mine though

[@papersmoke3441]

Michel Hneineh112 Dont worry, I found the name of the items you can use and they are really quite cheap! They’re called Kalimba Thumb Picks if you’re interested!

[@SMILEYPYRO]

I love all of your videos. I hope more tutorials to come! 😁👏 Good Job!

[@tatanexonevmax4050]

Thanks a lot April yang for the videos ...big fan from India...

[@breezy7075]

I love this! Thanks for teaching us ❤️

[@sophasopha2357]

I’m using getting a kalimba as an insensibel to stop biting my nails! Wish me luck!

[@naicyhash4137]

thank you for including subtitles!! great video 😍

[@omgfinally4340]

Thank God for subtitles! I love you!

[@0700andrea]

I’ve been holding it wrong this whole time! Thank you so much for the tutorials🙏🏽

[@竜リュウ-l5i]

Thank you😊 I really want to learn

[@municham3200]

Thanks for the video, and the subtitles!!

[@KazukoStarz]

Love the the opening intro music! Hope that it can be made into an actual song haha

[@fangjason5995]

thx a lot! waiting for it for a long time

[@itsthelasttime13]

Thank You for making this series !!!

[@HolyHealingSmokes]

Watching this 9/30/2020. So helpful!!!

[@smittywerben33]

Thank you very much for this!!!!! I am looking forward to more videos. Thank you!!! Ps. You are really really cuteeeeeee.♥️

[@DavidJohnShewsbury]

Thank you, I like your video lesson, hope u can continue this....

[@sealee2451]

Thank you so much for such attractive music and contents 😍😍

[@yunie4296]

Thank you for this video! I really like that it has English subtitles. Please do more~❤️

[@portlynsteed3567]

I just got a Kalimba for Christmas and I'm so excited! Thank you for your videos, they've really helped.

[@haydnmalyon7690]

These were well-timed, I just got my first Kalimba today!

[@Lestral_]

谢谢，我真的很想知道如何玩kalimba，但是多亏了你，我现在才知道:)

[@marhaenis101]

Great lesson... If I have to choose one of that kalimba's.. i'll choose you April 🤗

[@kinanth2074]

THANK YOU! I really want to learn. I hope I can learn it from your videos nicely. Thank you for this video. I really need this. Thank you and love youuuuuu ❤🌼❤

[@arifyuna8093]

wow, thanks april for your lesson, id love to hear more your next videos..salam indonesia april 😊

[@mohnaiesec]

Great job April keep it up...!

[@shiyabuse5651]

Who haven't got kalimba but still watching this lol

[@Tatycat5081]

Thank you so much for subtitles!💖

[@erickjmedina]

Thanks April! I’m learning. I just posted two videos. I’m exploring kalimba. 😊

[@xxdashplayzxx3403]

We just ordered an kalimba from ALIexpress it will arrive in 1-3 weeks

[@neoscosmoos]

I learn my first play with you. Thanks :)

[@kennam1]

Thank you ❤ I love kalimba sound so much

[@belamntl]

ty for doing this lesson’s April!

[@YansKitchenLifestyle]

Hi April, new friend here. I really want to learn kalimba. My daughters are fond with the sound of kalimba. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@kanimolzisweetiebubssarang6040]

This vdeo really helps me Thank youuu

[@katieh.4565]

This is so helpful!!! Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@NikoHL]

I've just bought a Gecko Kalimba on impulse.. I hope I can learn hw to play it..!

[@fina_well]

Шань ша сишунь шань ша забавно😂 инструмент очень интересный !😋

[@Soshstar999]

Thank you for sharing your gift

[@yuyuyuuut]

You are so cute that I cannot concentrate on explanations. 可愛い〜

[@laurel8931]

你讲的好好啊！😍😍

[@kahoko1363]

Wonderful, I order 17 ton kalimba :) it's thank to You. I appreciate your work and happy about this films series.

[@gamingwithgraciemae]

You only need one kalimba lol

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

@@gamingwithgraciemae 💀💀they meant 17key/17tin

[@mundoanime1386]

とても感謝しました。新しい加入者

[@birazerbaycanli8379]

Thank you 🙏🏻 💞

[@ricemilk413]

Thank you for your lessons, I have a kalimba since yesterday and I already learned so much from you! I have a question, My kalimba is very similar to yours but it doesn't have the two sound holes on the back, there's only one. Is it recommended to have those two smaller holes? It might be easy to just drill them, but I don't want to meddle with it if it's not a big difference.

[@yoon9521]

I don't even know how to read music, I've learned many times but I can't grasp the concept at all. I'm not tone deaf tho. Can I still play this instrument?

[@lunasanchez7677]

I guess if you associate the tiles with a number and convert sheet musics, it could work (I do that and it's fine) Or, you could just remember the patterns based on tutorials

[@Ruth-cz6lc]

I think it's not important at all if you purpose is just to learn songs and play them. Many people can play guitar well without knowing how to read music.

[@lunasanchez7677]

@@Ruth-cz6lc hey, if she wants to play an instrument, she can. Maybe not to the point where she makes a carrier out of it, and that's fine. Here's why: music is for fun. You shouldn't put yourself under pression for something you should enjoy. It is important because that's a hobby that is worth the time you do it.

[@acornhousepear4483]

The music in the back is EPIC😎

[@tishalaville3554]

Merci beaucoup pour ces leçons

[@Notmenoutub]

Muchas gracias. Hace mucho tiempo que espero por un tutorial. 💛 Thank you so much!

[@fenrirtheashenwolf7627]

Finally! Thank you!

[@hutomoivan]

Learn Chinese through Language Learning Channel - X Learn Chinese through April Yang Channel - V Thanks for providing English subtitle

[@VirayAD]

New subscriber here 🤘 Just ordered my gecko kalimba now.. 😊 hope to play songs too very soon.

[@Kelly-ei6nh]

Your subscribers grow so fast... Earlier I saw it 300,090 then now i saw it again, and it is 301 thousand+... Wow

[@forcommentpurposes]

English title english description, ʕ •́؈•̀ You are something april

[@shootingmelody3750]

Thank you so much I just bought my kalimba and I was still confused but thank you again.

[@torontolivingtips]

感謝您的介紹，非常好的信息