KALIMBA 101: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU GET? Kalimba review with sound comparison flatboard and box type

[@walnatural802]

"Sorry about the noise. We have a wonderful community, and they're just living their lives." That's the most wholesome way I've ever heard someone talk about background noise

[@TipsKalimba]

@walnatural this message of yours really made me smile. Wow, thank you for making my day 🥰❤️

[@walnatural802]

@@TipsKalimba Dawe! No problem, I really enjoyed the vid

[@alycias7345]

my exact thoughts!

[@natureandme5831]

My neighborhood is noisy you know, That's how my life works

[@dankaspajic6023]

I thought the same! ☺️☺️☺️

[@sophie0010]

I love how you made the comment about the noise in the background i love that, "we have wonderful community and they're just living their lives" i love that. respect

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww Safa, thank you for noticing that. Yes, because we may not control the background sounds, but we can surely control how we respond to it. :) Much love! ♥️

[@jennyyeh4730]

Where do you live ?

[@aldam1002]

@@jennyyeh4730 ofc she's not going to tell you where she lives

[@cutechiangels]

@@TipsKalimba Thanks for your vids! Can you make a tutorial or two about a 13 tine kalimba/sanza? That would be great. I just got one, made by a local manufacturer. Sounds very nice. But, so different from the 17 tine ones. The middle tine is A, then to the right the next one is C, to the left from A is B, and so on. I would much appreciate some indications on how to play this type kalimba. And how to memorize the tines!! So difficult. Also, can you make a tutorial with a 21 key kalimba? Thanks. Keep your good work up! 👌🙏

[@Wooplot]

is she an angel?

[@TipsKalimba]

😆 i think it's the chickens outside. Bit kidding aside, thanks for dropping my. 🤗

[@dehydratedculture9126]

Lol. She didn’t get it. Might be an Angel.

[@Gen.Admission]

Non Player Character Number6 it’s confirmed. she’s an angel lol

[@shahdalshazly6262]

Yes she’s and angel ÙwÚ

[@caliisasleep]

Y E S

[@secretadmirer3815]

if you want to hear how each one sounds, here are the timestamps~ 0:48 - 17 Key C Tone Kalimba 1:28 - 17 Key C Kalimba (solid wood) 3:29 - 15 Key G Tone Kalimba (solid Camphorwood) 4:53 - Gecko K17CAP (solid Camphorwood) (Originally B tone but tuned to C) 💜😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you for creating this. ❤️😍

[@bryanmoyna9715]

ty

[@secretadmirer3815]

@@bryanmoyna9715 np ☺️

[@ghoulweeb5902]

Does anyone know where I can get the first Kalimba?

[@Fit_unicorn2]

@@ghoulweeb5902 maybe try Amazon?

[@snigsss]

this was the most honest review i came across and it gives very clear info so thank you so muchh!!!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh you are filling my love tank to the brim. 😭 That's what i am after, seeing that you find it that way means so much to me. Thank you for letting me know your thoughts on this. Wow. Thank you. 🥰♥️

[@snigsss]

@@TipsKalimba also you are the sweetest person :)))))))))))

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww. Thank you. I'll take the love you are giving all in. 🥰 Is that your cat by the way?:)

[@snigsss]

@@TipsKalimba yess

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh you have a very cute cat! What is it's name?:)

[@sungibatman1996]

I don’t know why but she gives off a nice vibe like Marzia

[@TipsKalimba]

So i did a quick research on her. Wow! She is gorgeous!

[@menreikichan8291]

I was thinking the same😂💓

[@nostalgiataxi]

i think its the voice and small hint of an accent because she reminded me of mariza as well!

[@katied6130]

Omg I thought the same thing!!! I was like oh I love how she talks, reminds me of Marzia!

[@goldenace8847]

The Kalimba community is the most wholesome community I‘ve seen in my life

[@quasimotolover911]

As someone who plays the kalimba yes

[@mettalic7587]

I've been playing guitar for 2 years , but I'm looking to get some new insinstruments. The ones I would love are kalimba and hand pan

[@TipsKalimba]

@mettalic wow, 2 years? That's so neat! Well, i think you would enjoy the Kalimba then. 😊 Hand pan? Okay, i see you there, actually, i am eyeing that instrument too. How cool is that, I'm excited for you!

[@mettalic7587]

:D

[@mettalic7587]

@Ali hi bro , I'm 16 rn . Imo the 1st 1 or 2 months will be the hardest , just pull through them somehow while also not compromising correct technique . You must focus on good technique from the start . After that you'll get motivation yourself since you'll be able to play basic strumming songs . Talking about mastering, it all depends on your goals but I would say in general I had pretty become a intermediate at 1 years 7 months , I can play pretty hard songs now, and it's so much fun. All worth it in the end . So I encourage you to start this journey too

[@yyb8041]

some are dirt cheap

[@Lemoncaake]

Amazing! Kalimbas (array mbiras) and handpans are some of my favorite instruments right now. 👍🏾😍😍

[@Nadzimina]

Hi, I'm hearing impaired but I can hear the sound of musical instruments better than anything else. I love piano but I found it hard to learn so I was so happy to find out about Kalimba, I'm looking for a Kalimba that's loudest but beautiful enough to play Kiss The Rain and River Flows In You (I've always always wanted to learn both!) Can you help me please? I couldn't understand you very well on the video so I would really appreciate your help! Thank you!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Nadine! Thank you for letting me know all these. Hmmm. In that case i would recommend a kalimba with an electric pic up on it. That way you can also plug it to an amplifier. May i know what continent you are from so that i can attach links to good kalimbas for you? :)

[@Nadzimina]

@@TipsKalimba Thank you so much. I'm from Malta but I usually buy from Aliexpress or from Amazon UK

[@TipsKalimba]

@Nadine Grech if you're budget is not an issue I'd suggest the Dual D1 of april yang, because you can use earphones on it. If you notice there are two options here, so you can get one with speakers included( i think that's cool ) or one that just includes the kalimba. ( Do keep in mind that without the earphones or speaker, this kalimba is quiet. Not sure how the battery life of this kalimba is though) Now if you want something more budget friendly you can try her kalimba that has an Eq where in you can plug it to an amplifier. (Though do have in mind that this is quiet if you are not going to use an amplifier. ) Now, you also can check out this beauty, moozica. If you will notice it has a hole in the middle. So among all these, this is the loudest. Plus it has an Eq too which means you can plug it to amplify the sound. Do keep in mind that kalimbas with a hollow body like this may have a tendecy to have crispier end tines (the highest key or tine on each side of the kalimba) So basically, you want a kalimba that has an Eq built in to it some keywords you can use if you want to try and search more is "electric kalimba" "Kalimba EQ" "Kalimba pickup" I have just read stuff about these kalimbas so do feel free to read reviews about them too. I hope this helps 😊

[@Nadzimina]

​@@TipsKalimbaThank you so much! I have bought Moozica Kalimba thanks to you! The reason is because you told me it will be the loudest thanks to its hole and I'd like to be able to bring it with me outside to play if I don't have an amplifier with me. Also, the Kalimba from the two Aliexpress links you've shared with me costs $20 to $30 to ship, ouch! That means since China is not in Europe, I will have to pay a lot of custom duty! Do you think the Moozica Kalimba will still have enough soft sound and sweet tone to play Kiss The Rain and River Flows In You even though it has a hole please? I'm so, so excited to receive my Kalimba! I found out about it after watching a video on Facebook, it was someone playing a Kalimba with his golden retriever dog, I couldn't believe that there was such a small instrument out there that sounds so much like a piano! Thank you for helping me search the right Kalimba for me, I appreciate it a lot!

[@TipsKalimba]

@@Nadzimina oh honey, you will love it it's still sweet and I'm sure you will be able to play river flows in you so sweetly with it🥰 after reading it, it makes me want to consider getting a hollow Moozica kalimba.

[@joebaumgart1146]

I bought a 17 key hollow one. I'm teaching myself to play and I've been going to jazz clubs and playing with a band. Now I tend to lay it down flat and play with my fingertips vs thumb nails. It produces a softer and more mellow tone, and playing with 8 vs 2 fingers lets me do more complex chords and faster melodies.

[@teachermama3897]

When she said "my husband...", I was blown away! I thought she was a college student!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! I'm 30 already, plus! I'm 27 weeks also 😍

[@pugsabi]

@@TipsKalimba Congratulations!

[@TipsKalimba]

@Pugdabi, i appreciate that. Thank you 😊

[@spoons923]

?? You can have a husband and be in college??? A ton of my classmates are married??

[@teachermama3897]

@@spoons923 I’m so glad Tip’s Kalimba understood what I meant to say.

[@djva2088]

So honest loved it, and also the way you speak so fluently

[@benitasbrg2625]

She reminds me a lot of Solar Mamamoo :v

[@TipsKalimba]

I searched for her and wow, i like it! 😆

[@asmaeezzarhouny2666]

Yyeeeeaah exactly and i'd rather call her a wind flower🌸❤️❤️❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! Interesting! What is a wind flower by the way? 😲

[@asmaeezzarhouny2666]

@@TipsKalimba it s a fragile flower and it is a name of a Mamamoo song you should listen to it!

[@TipsKalimba]

Well i think i will go ahead and do just that 😄

[@qassis123]

I found this 2nd video of yours (that I have watched so far) informative and confirming some assumptions I made on my Kalimba purchases. I've met so many nice, helpful, and very enouraging people on the Kalimba (Facebook) groups since I began playing about 3 weeks ago. Thank you.

[@TipsKalimba]

@qassis That's so awesome, Dave! May i know what were some of the assumptions you were able to confirm? :) That's great to know. And you know what? You are one of the nice, helpful, and very encouraging people there. Happy 3 weeks, my friend!

[@RuthSecretario]

I like your term for wonderful community, that's also my struggle when recording, haha. Awesome comparison of Kalimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha! Buti nga ung manok eh di nasali 🤣 actually talagang naka kulong ako bodega pag nag rerecord ako para sa songs. Thank you for the appreciation! Hopefully it was useful to you. 🥰

[@CuriousDiscourse]

It's hard to choose when forced to buy online. I can't tell how spaced out everything is or if it will work for my hand size. I guess I can always return what doesn't work.

[@TipsKalimba]

That is so true. I do wish that the kalimba becomes more popular like the guitar so that even physical music stores would consider selling them for all to be able to try it out. But for now, yup! Do make sure that there are return policies available when purchasing. :)

[@rousethmedina4974]

"we have a wonderful community" 😂♥️

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahah! Aww thank you Sethie sa love. Gagawa ako ng mga tutorials at lessons. Ikaw ung main inspiration ko. Yes, si karaoke man eh tulog pa kaya di siya nasali sa video 😆

[@luigi4924]

And they are just living their lives 😂

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahhahaha!

[@helenwilliams6921]

Thank you so much for this video! I haven't purchased a kalimba yet, but was looking at options when I found your video. Your explanations and demonstrations were very helpful to me!!

[@stephenw1648]

Good break down of the differences in kalimbas, lots of people want to know. I’m more a fan of the board style than box.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hey @stephen wegmann! Exactly, me too! Thank you for sharing that insight by the way. What kalimba brands do you have as of now?:)

[@stephenw1648]

Tip's Kalimba thanks for replying! I have mahogany Gecko box but the upper tines were not too great, so I bought an April Yang flat board from her store. It is amazing :) How long have you been playing?

[@TipsKalimba]

@@stephenw1648 me too! I i thought at first that it was because of the kalimba brand, but reading around, it seems that box types kalimba do have a chance to have not so good end keys. Woaaaah! Is that dual or dual 1? Do you have a video of it? Been eyeing April Yang's kalimba too, but our place in on lockdown so I'm not sure if deliveries are operational now. Wow, that's so cool! Mmmm, wait let me do the math, can't rememeber when 😅 (edited: so its a year and 4 months! But during those 8 months of getting it i had no idea of how to create covers on it. ) Oh, and thank you for waiting for my response. Just saw this now. 🤗

[@gary3696]

Not only introduced me to instrument but helped me decide to attempt beginning to play

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww, thank you for sharing that Udon Nomi :) may i know which kalimba type do you see yourself having? So excited for you 🥰♥️

[@sinroly]

Hmm.. although it’s sorta hard to choose I think for a beginner like me I’ll get the hollow one (most stores I find sell mostly those) I’ve been playing the piano ever since I was like 5 (I’m 14 now) and I just discovered this new nostalgic instrument and been wanting to give it a try, wish me luck! 😂

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! That's so cool! So you've been playing the piano for 9 years now huh? Amazing! Well, i would recommend the LingTing line for hollow Kalimbas just because of the better resonance :)

[@beeeettll]

I'd just like to say that I think it's so sweet that you took the time to reply to every comment!! This was a very helpful review 😊♥️ Thank you!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww thank you for saying such sweet words. It means a lot to me, thank you. ,🥰❤️

[@princessgigi9866]

They all sound so beautiful! I think I loved the first one the best. I saw one advertisement they had it in the color Blue, green, or Natural wood. I think I like the Natural wood . Thank you for a great review!

[@TipsKalimba]

Yes, you are right! This instrument is truly one of a kind. Oh, that's so cool! Yeah, one of our friends here in our community has a blue one and it's adorable. Thank you for sharing ❤️ 🥰

[@1okanaganguy]

Camphor wood is heavenly. Thank you for this!

[@TipsKalimba]

Sooo true. Yeah. That's why the Gecko17cap is my all time favorite. 😍

[@AG-jt5td]

I've seen a lot of Kalimba covers of songs and I have fallen in love with it so I wanted to try it out for myself. It's really calm and I find this video really helpful. Thankyou so much 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww, that's so cool! Well, i wish you all the best in your Kalimba journey 🥰

[@AG-jt5td]

Thankyou 😊

[@jenniferlehner1849]

Thank you for this video! I recently discovered the kalimba, and am trying to decide which model to buy for my first kalimba. This information is very helpful! Great job!

[@TipsKalimba]

So glad that this was helpful to you, dear 😄

[@alliahagsalud5156]

I'm shocked when you speak tagalog 😅 Sabi na Pinoy eh.... By the way thank you for the tips po it helps a lot...😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahha! Surprise! 😆 Aww so glad that the tips help, Alliah!

[@phyllisnelson5532]

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[@phyllisnelson5532]

Beautiful

[@danielf.argianto5495]

I just recently found out about the sweet sound of kalimba, and you are just making it even sweeter ☺

[@alyssatius5118]

Hey, I am very new to kalimbas and I am interested in getting one for myself. Which one would you recommend for a beginner who doesn't have much musical experience. I'm also looking for an aesthetic looking one with a sweeter sound. I personally think acrylic ones look better, what do you think about acrylic kalimbas and do you have any you could recommend? Thank you

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi A Tius! Asthetics and sweet? Yep, Acrylic would be perfect for you then! :) I would go for the kimi kalimba. Just stay away from Cega because their Acrylic is defective. So... I think you will surely love kimi :)

[@alyssatius5118]

@@TipsKalimba great thank you!

[@TipsKalimba]

You are welcome 😊

[@bella-pr6tc]

Tip's Kalimba Hi! I’ve come across many and heard and Gecko and Kimi. I never heard of the kalimba and immediately got attached so I’m doing some research on a reasonable price and have a lot of questions. Would you say the Kimi one is better for beginners? I don’t understand the c tone, d tone (basically the tones and keys) if it’s too hard to explain is there a website I can go to understand it well? Thanks!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi @Feather! Well, to me, the better kalimba is the one you want. The one that you are excited to have. If you want more information on this, we have a video under our playlist "Kalimba lesson for beginners" the video is titled "live:wood vs Acrylic". I have met some new players who started with the Acrylic and did amazing. (Because they like what they own). :) With regards to the tones of Kalimbas, this is just their starting tone. Or the tone it comes in. But the beauty of it is that you can always retune it to any tuning you want. I hope i was able to clear things out 😊

[@mykaccountbrownie6923]

I made a whole account just for Kalimbas! Thank you for helping me on my journey to making this KZbin channel!

[@noeliaphotography]

This was an excellent video and very informative. I’ve been wanting one and ended up selecting the board kind and got my daughter a box one thanks to you. That way we can exchange as we continue to learn. Stay blessed!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh that's so cool! Do you remember the brand name of both kalimbas? Which one do you enjoy more? :) Wow, i can already imagine how this is a great bonding time for both of you. 🥰

[@aoragami8384]

This helped so much!! I decided to get the hollow wood kalimba since prefer to play pop songs on instruments. My kalimba is arriving in 3 days thanks to you! My mum put a coupon on it so it was only £21! Thank you so much! Love you!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh my! Congratulations! Which brand did you decided on? 😍❤️ Aww thank you so much for the love ❤️

[@aoragami8384]

Tip's Kalimba I don’t remember the brand but it comes with kalimba 17 key with study instruction and tune hammer, portable mbira sanza likembe. Ive been watching kalimba videos for a while then I found you them me and my mum decided on the hollow wood kalimba.

[@kathleenmallari4873]

I think “para hindi ka mabitin” could be translated to “so you’re not left on a cliffhanger” or “you’re not left wanting more” aha but I totally understand what you mean! Thank you so much for your review. It’s been very helpful! I’ll go get myself a 17 key one now!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh my gosh! Your translation is what i exactly need! Hahahaha! I can sleep soundly now. 😆 Aww, glad to be of help to you. May i know which 17 key you are planning to get?:)

[@Orealisk]

This helped me a lot in picking a kalimba! I was shopping for one today. Thank you for your video :)

[@TipsKalimba]

This makes me so happy! Especially knowing that you are going to have a kalimba real soon! 😍

[@skyehook284]

Just ordered one with hollow. Hope I can find some sheet music to be able to learn to play it well. Thanks so much for this video! :)

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww so happy for you, Skye! Well, we have a community on facebook at "kalimba music Philippines" and "kalimba and sansula instrument lovers". There's a lot of sheet music available. Plus it's a community you could definitely be a part of 😍

[@biologirl]

Hi, I'm a Brazilian girl, and I love your video. For me was so much important, because now I have more clearly idea, about what kalimba I wanna buy. Thank you for your video.

[@lailamashiy00]

You're so cute when you tried to find words to say. That is very honest. Thankyou for the reveiwing this. Im new to kalimba. Stay true and inspire! Sending love❤❤

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you for sharing that. 🤣 Yes, my English ran out on me for a second there. Hopefully this was helpful to you. ❤️

[@donearlallysonbautista218]

I've been wanting to buy myself a kalimba for 2 years but I do not know what to buy and luckily you came across my feed! Thank you so much!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww! So glad i could help 🥰

[@wdw6907]

ahh i just found out about kalimba and I wish i knew them sooner... I rlly wanna buy one but sadly I have no musical instrument experience. could you perhaps recommend me a kalimba with sweet and soft voice that could make us feel sleepy, have a longer vibration/sustain? thanks alot ♡

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! That's so cool to know, Elaine! Well, for that one i would suggest a lingting k17A. This to me, is the closest to what you want in a kalimba. I'm excited that you do want one. 🥰 And with regards to the musical experience. That is totally fine. I know a lot of people who's first instrument is the kalimba. I know you too will do well if you choose to 😊

[@apotatothatissoggylmao3592]

I have a guitar but its broken

[@elenalanigra]

I am someone with some music experience, and it is by far one of the easiest instruments to learn for beginners.

[@TipsKalimba]

Elena, thank you for sharing that. It's encouraging 😍

[@trishaferrand1395]

Thank you for your beautiful advice. I have of course subscribed and will be looking at all the videos you have already posted. Your personality is as charming and calming as your instrument. I am sure everyone you meet wants to be your best friend. Thanks for sharing yourself and your advice with us.

[@TipsKalimba]

Trisha, that's so adorable of you to say :) I am so glad that you found this channel. I hope that you progress as you have envisioned yourself to progress. Much love to you, my friend 🥰❤️

[@rizkywijaya6457]

Your voice is as soft and sweet as Kalimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww. That's so nice of you to say 🥰

[@cardodelacruz2416]

Thank you for the information, and also the speaker makes me want to learn more. Such a good inspiration.

[@ruthlessrays9761]

Thank you! I recently got into kalimba. They sound very gentle and soothing. Please make a review about kalimbas with transparent shell or box and what kalimbas are comfortable to play in terms of their grip as well. Thank you ❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Hey there! Are you referring to the Acrylic kalimba? I got one here. I think this will help :) thank you for your input. I will surely take note of that 😉

[@ruthlessrays9761]

@@TipsKalimba Thank you!!

[@axelolsson7591]

Dang! Amazing video, you give off such a bright and happy vibe, appreciate it!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww i appreciate you telling me this. Thank you, Axel. 😊

[@Ll-jb7me]

I ordered my ukulele last week it will come soon but suddenly I'm in love with kalimba its a very beautiful and heavenly instrument AAAA I LOVES ITTT. If I buy a kalimba my mom would probably disown me for that T_T

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooooh you can create such beautiful music with both instruments for sure! And yes, it is definitely heavenly 🥰❤️ Hahahahaha you know what, i think if your mom would try playing the kalimba and press the keys? She will actually want to own the Kalimba perhaps 🤣❤️

[@a7iyao]

i just bought my kalimba yesterday and now im into ukulele lol (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)

[@Ll-jb7me]

@@a7iyao lmfao

[@TipsKalimba]

Haahaha! I do want a ukulele too! You can create music using both for sure. 😄

[@TempMaze]

Your videos make everything so:clear!

[@mochmoshmosh8269]

I've watched it over and over .They are all nice .I can't wait to have one.Thank's for your video.Nakakalitong mamamili.😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahah! Aw, so happy to know na you are getting one! Eto naman irrecomend ko sa lahat :)

[@anberlincaligrl]

This has been super helpful, thank you! I’m so excited to get my first kalimba ✨

[@Monseiurbello]

I like the sound of jeepneys outside 😆😆 This video is helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! I do miss them to be honest. Especially now during quarantine. All i hear now are motorcycles and of course the chickens. 😆

[@tesscvd26]

I orderd mine today and its comming on my b day this video helped so much

[@atiliamusa9380]

I have zero knowledge of playing musical instrument and I would like to learn to play kalimba. I do not know how to start. Any tips anyone?

[@TipsKalimba]

Do check out our playlist called "kalimba 101: let's play" this is where all the lessons are :)

[@atiliamusa9380]

@@TipsKalimba thank you ❤❤ I have watched them. It is so informative. I really love your explanation. It is simple to understand. 😄😄😄

[@TipsKalimba]

@@atiliamusa9380 thank you for taking the time to check it out :) I'm sure if you put in the effort, you will do great in your kalimba playing. ❤️

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

You convinced me to finally get a kalimba ♥️ Thanks for the video, it's really insightful. Xx

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww, thank you for sharing that. I'm excited for you! Which one do you think would be perfect for your liking? 😊

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

@@TipsKalimba You're so sweet! I'm getting a 17 keys hollowed one first 😬 I bought it pretty much right the moment I finished your video. New subscriber! Have a wonderful week and be safe 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh that is so cool! What brand did you get? I love it when people choose to discover and learn the kalimba, that's why this makes me so happy. 🥰 Oh, and thank you for being part of the family! I just subscribed to your channel too so that i can see you often :)

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

@@TipsKalimba Got a Gecko!

[@TipsKalimba]

Yes! My favorite brand up to date. Though I haven't tried the hollow one yet. Tell me how it goes 😍

[@yay_its_amy]

I wish I saw this video before I spent hours trying to put those crappy stickers onto my Gecko yesterday 😩!! You are so right, I tried to make them clean and perfect but they are just ridiculously cheap & take away from the beauty of the instrument. Are there any other models you recommend that have wider keys with the notes engraved? This was an amazing review, you got straight to the point and you were so informative ❤️! Definitely subscribing!! P.S. your "wonderful community...living their best life" comment was everything 😂😂😂

[@TipsKalimba]

Ugh exactly! That's why i am really not a fan of these stickers. Well, some alternative that i found was writing the letters or numbers with pentelpen (apparently the tines are okay with acitone 😆) or if you have any cute stickers that you can cut off that would work too. I highly suggest stickers that are already pre-cut like the one on the kimi Kalimbas. Well, i have yet to find one that has the same quality of the gecko kalimba. Though i might do a little experiment on having a "diy engravements" on the gecko tines. Let's see! 🥰 Aww. Thanks for sharing this with me, Amy. I appreciate you for saying that. 🥰❤️

[@yay_its_amy]

@@TipsKalimba Thanks for the advice! You're right, I'll have to find some of my own cute stickers to use because these just aren't working out 😳 And yes!! The idea of self engraving crossed my mind too, I would be interested to see how your experiment goes 👩🏻‍🔬!! Loving your videos & Happy Mother's Day!! 🙏🏻🎶

[@TipsKalimba]

@@yay_its_amy tell me how it goes! I'm sure your stickers will turn out great 😉 And i will surely try out this experiment then. Happy mother's day too your mom and to all the moms you know too 🥰

[@TrueBlueCat]

You are so sweet and I love hearing the chickens 😊 ...ty for the examples. I just received my Kalimba today!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aw! Well you can expect to hear quite more from them then 😄 (unless of course our neighbors decided to have fried chicken that day 😆) Oooh! Congratulations on your kalimba that arrived! 😍

[@flyhightechno5890]

Im getting a kalimba for christmas, can you recommend a kalimba that sounds sweet and has the markings (letters or/and letters) engraved and for beginners + if you can recommend a wood one? Sorry if it's a lot to ask, I want my first kalimba to be good and it to fit my needs

[@TipsKalimba]

I would suggest Gecko 17 CA. ;)

[@flyhightechno5890]

Thanks so much!

[@geca7348]

Same! I'm getting a kalimba for Christmas too

[@joanmiller6674]

What a sweet young lady! I really appreciated her observation to the details and has helped me with the decision to purchase the boxier, 17 G Kalimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words, Joan. ❤️

[@joanmiller6674]

@@TipsKalimba Your community DOES sound wonderful!

[@kizkizzess1892]

5:59 when you started speaking in Tagalog i got suprised because im also a Filipino🤩🤩🤩

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! Surprise! Oooh that's so cool! Do you speak tagalog too? 😍

[@kizkizzess1892]

@@TipsKalimba yesss 😍😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh that's so cool! Is this your name? 😮❤️

[@kizkizzess1892]

@@TipsKalimba hindi po😅😅😅

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaahha! Akala ko eh. Pinag coconnect the dots ko pa naman 😆

[@beatrixilao4995]

This video helped me before i purchase my kalimba. Difference between Engraved and sticker. I'm looking forward for more of your videos. Keep it up

[@TipsKalimba]

So glad it did. Congratulations, Beatrix! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@pinky84ism]

i was going to buy one... but the arcylic ones looks so pretty.... and the youtube tutorial almost all advises on getting the one with holes in front and behind 2 holes for beginner. Thought i wanna see how the sounds produced differently from the wood one to a arcylic one.

[@TipsKalimba]

Go for something you want. Many people did, and they were happy with their choice. :)

[@alexiagoescrazy]

This really help me thanks for making this video , I’m thinking of getting the first one you talk about

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh so glad it helped! Well the thing about the first one is that it has a tendency of having stiff end tines. I would go for the brand lingting instead for a hollow Kalimba :)

[@alexiagoescrazy]

Tip's Kalimba oh I just bot one right now 😂 (I’m not good at spelling in to go back to school)

[@brittneylamar9864]

Love this African instrument. It is originally called an mbira before being westernized.😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh, thank you for sharing that information with us, Brittney. I appreciate that 😊❤️

[@jonahmontaron5553]

I thought array mbira is a different one.

[@TipsKalimba]

So i googled "array mbira" and woah. It looks spikey. I think im good with the 17 key 😆♥️

[@jonahmontaron5553]

@@TipsKalimba and I've heard that "mbira style" is straight notes from the left (C) going higher notes to the right *I mean basta parang piano sya na pataas lang notes mula kaliwa pakanan* Unlike Kalimba with alternate tines. But there are Kalimba that has "mbira style" for those who are used to playing the piano

[@DBSFFarhana]

Best kalimba comparison vid i've ever watched. Honest n clear info with suggestions. It helps me to choose the one that suits me. Thanks!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww @far hana thank you for expressing that. It gives me joy to know that you found this honest, clear, and helpful. So far, which kalimba do you want to try out?:)

[@DBSFFarhana]

@@TipsKalimba i think the solid wood with 17 keys cuz my hands are small and i prefer the one that produce slower sound cuz i don't want to interrupt anybody around me while using kalimba with annoying sound while practicing it😂

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww that's adorable! And how thoughtful you are of others. I think that would be a perfect choice then. I really love flatwoods/ flatboards. They do have that extra sweetness to it.;)

[@anndes140]

Hi, I just discovered the Kalimba. I really love the way it sounds. I am a beginner and I am looking for one in which I can play pop songs, but I can also play some classical music. I liked the sweet, soft, clear sounds and I have pretty thick fingers. I also liked the 17 keys ones. Could you help me find the right fit? I don’t want to buy one and waste my money. Thanks 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! Hmmm, if your fingers are thick i would go with the Gecko17cap. :) The sound of it is actually the loudest for me among all the flatboards i have since its tines are wider. I know you will love it, Ann. 😄

[@anndes140]

Tip's Kalimba Thank you!

[@TipsKalimba]

You are so welcome, Ann 🥰

[@EGaborovna]

Thank you for this informative video, it was very helpful, I just bought my first Kalimba thanks to this :) It's the flat Gecko with has the quiet but a rounded sound.

[@TipsKalimba]

Congratulations! Now you will really hear the difference when you come across other kalimbas and you will see that you already got the good one. Gecko flatboard. I'm happy you made a great choice.☺️

[@channieslaptop1704]

thanks for sharing this is really helpful❤️👍

[@TipsKalimba]

So glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for letting me know by the way 🥰

[@redplum02]

This video definitely is helpful. I’m trying to get one for myself and wasn’t sure at first what to get. But you explaining and trying the instruments made me choose the one I wanted so thank you!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww so happy for you! Congratulations on coming to a decision! Which one are you getting? 😄

[@redplum02]

I’m actually getting the 17 key c tone kalimba hollow. It sounds so beautiful.🥰 I’m super new to this so now I’m officially watching alot of your videos and other peoples videos for tips and tutorials for beginners. So excited!

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooooh! I can't even begin to imagine how exciting this must be for you! I remember when i first placed my order on my kalimba. Wow. I keep wishing it was already here even if i just ordered it a few minutes then. 😆

[@mxrcuriie0056]

Can you help me? I would really like to play some studio ghibli songs like Merry go round of life, which type do you recommend?

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Anna! I've seen someone cover that song on a 17 key. So i think a 17 key kalimba will be fine ;)

[@mxrcuriie0056]

Tip's Kalimba thank you so much!!

[@buttonsjunior1131]

She’s so informative

[@TipsKalimba]

I appreciate that :)

[@asianowls1423]

The music at 4:53 sounded so angelic and calming. May I ask, is it a specific piece and what is the name of the piece. Either way it’s sound amazing!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi i checked it out, and those are random notes played. But i love how you find it so angelic and calming. Thank you for letting me know 😊

[@HarshKumar-gq8nb]

I loved the way you explained everything...lots of love from india

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww. That's so kind of you! Lots of Love from the Philippines too 😊

[@ceceyangg]

My hands are small but I would still like the wide spaced one eventually... is that okay? Could I easily be able to get used to it? Or should I only get small spaced ones?

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Cecile! Well, from experience, it's way okay. The body, amazingly, has a way of adjusting to it. So you'll be fine with the wide spaced ones 😉

[@ceceyangg]

@@TipsKalimba thankyou!

[@lieylreyes5236]

Thanks for the tips! I watched your videos before I bought my first Kalimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooh which one are you getting?

[@N1sjsjsj]

Which one is your favourite? :)

[@TipsKalimba]

My personal favorite is the white one 😍

[@brammr]

@@TipsKalimba Can I ask you where you got this? I instantly fell in love with that soft sound!

[@Tomleiki]

Thank you so much for the information and links, I'm ordering mine now!

[@TipsKalimba]

I love it then! 😍

[@donna_vivi]

Urghhh torn between the pure wood and the hollow wood. I'm still confused T.T Anyway, nice video tho. You're pretty as well 😊 keep up the good job! New subscriber here kababayan! 💕

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Donna! Mmmm, what is the the quality you are looking for that will make you not confuse anymore? :) Awww, thank you for your appreciation kabayan! Heading over to your channel to check it out din and to share my support in what you do. Will join your youtube community. 🥰♥️

[@donna_vivi]

Aweeee thanks po hehehe pero I have another question din. Does the price matter po? Kasi I'm afraid baka di worth it yung pagbili ko since this would be my first time. I really wanna have one :(

[@TipsKalimba]

Mmmm to be on the safe side, you can get ung flatboard. Mas sure kasi na may sounds lahat keys. Kasi may chance if ung hollow type eh matigas ung highest keys. Or sometimes wala pa siyang sound. Mmmm irrecomend ko ung white, kaso iba na kasi ung quality nung kalimba ng seller ko dito. :( Pero ayun si white is at 500+ hehehe) pero if nakikita mo na you will be playing the kalimba even after a year, quality wise, you can check out si gecko17cap( ranges from 1.1k- 2k got mine at 1.2k). Kung baga siya ung middle pagdating sa volume ni hollow and ni flat. Sa lahat ng nag ask about ung gecko, wala pang nag reregret on getting it. :)

[@donna_vivi]

Ohhh I see, yay thanks po ulit and be safe din po! 💕

[@TipsKalimba]

Tell me how it goes! And kung alin ung ittry out mo :)

[@kawriting.]

I am a kalimba player beginner. I have my 1st hollow body kalimba. Thanks for sharing..

[@bluesyyyy]

Hi 👋🏻 I am confused which kalimba should I choose . I don’t know can you help me I am a beginner. I want your opinion love you 😘 . Note 📝 I’ve never had one

[@TipsKalimba]

Hmmm my go-to kalimba is always gecko17cap. But if your hands are smaller you can also use gecko17cas 🥰 Oh and thank you for the love. Much love to you too. 😄

[@bluesyyyy]

Tip's Kalimba thank you much ill go for the 17cap 🤍

[@madisoncooper3942]

I like that part when she says that she have a wonderful community and people are just living their lives. 😍😍😍 More Blessings to go for you po. 💖😘💖 God Bless.. 💯

[@honeybeelike3953]

What do you prefer po for beginners What type of tone ? Please help me i am struggling what to buy😢 Thank you in advance

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh so this was the first comment. Haha! Well I'm so glad you got your answers on the other video 😄

[@honeybeelike3953]

@@TipsKalimba I'm so glad I found your videos 🧡

[@TipsKalimba]

I am so glad that you have found me too! 😄

[@m.jamesmcmullen4116]

Thank you for making a video and giving a lesson that sounds as sweet as the kalimba music you play. Hello and God Bless from USA :)

[@TipsKalimba]

That's so nice of you to say. Thank you 😊 God Bless you too, all the way from the Philippines ❤️

[@tanyam.5822]

I couldnt help holding my breath every time she stopped in the middle of the sentence.. dont know why

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! You're funny 😆 Yeah, i do have a tendency to do that sometimes, huh? This was actually my first time to ever make a video explaining stuff so i was a bit quite nervous. But hey, thanks for holding your breath along with me, Tanya. 😄

[@Mplsyrp143]

Me too

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww. Well, thank you for still staying even though i pause when i talk sometimes. I appreciate that. 🥰

[@2fluffytv]

The moment you spoke tagalog got me shookt 😂, nevertheless thanks for the vid, waiting for my Kalimba to be delivered so I have something productive to do during this quarantine.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! Surprise! Oooh, I'm sure you will enjoy using the Kalimba then 😊

[@jordanadams1990]

Thank you for your completely informative video. You managed to answer all of my questions. Awesome.

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow! Thank you for taking the time to state that. Glad it was informative to you, Jordan. 😊

[@jordanadams1990]

@@TipsKalimba You're welcome you seem so nice😊. I hope you and your loved ones do stay healthy in this time.

[@frobozzdingle5602]

I started with your 17 key hollow...and was overwhelmed...so I got a 10 key kalimba....that helped me a whole lot...now I am bringing the 17 key back into play

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow! That's so cool! So how is your playing now? Having fun? 😄

[@maddoge7540]

Hi im new at the family i’ve just started few days ago and your tips were super helpful like when i bought my 17-key kalimba i don’t know about the keys and tabletures how to read them and for the tips for long fingers (like mine) it’s super helpful! Thank you so much and i am looking forward for another helpful tips on the future vids!!!! :DD

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww this makes me so happy! Congratulations and welcome to the family 😍🥰

[@julianpaulaardiente]

ateee, you look like Jasmine Curtis-Smith 😭😭 you're so pretty! and thanks for the knowledge 💗

[@TipsKalimba]

Really? Oh my! That's such a huge compliment. Thank you for thinking so ❤️

[@iorosan2]

yout voice is so relaxing, thanks for the video

[@TipsKalimba]

Thanks for sharing that, Bella. Hopefully this was helpful for you 😊

[@lauramartin7300]

Thank you for the time stamps to be able to go back and listen to each several times I think I like the G over C tone. Was thinking of getting a hollow one, but maybe solid now. And like larger keys. Still confused on which one to get. Definitely 17 key. Thanks for sharing, also saved to go back to it again.

[@DiverseKitty]

God bless you too! This video is SO HELPFUL, thank you for your wonderful demonstration!

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww, so glad that it was very helpful to you. You're very much welcome. 🥰♥️

[@lewygooey]

looking to buy one for my son and myself too, love all your contents and really helpful. your channel is awesome.

[@mazyreads3698]

Hi miss! Thank you for this video! Just bought my first kalimba thanks to your insight. 😄

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooooh i love it! Which one did you get, Mazy? 😍

[@mazyreads3698]

Tip's Kalimba I got the flat board you suggested from shopee. :) excited to learn from you!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! Perfect! Yeah, the tines are softer than your hollow so that's a good choice. 🥰

[@classiclovinggirl5898]

Thank you so much. I am going to get kalimba, so it is an extremely helpful review for me

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! I am so happy and excited for you 😍

[@syaflower8328]

In planning to buy kalimba for myself and thank god youtube recommend your video. I already watch some of your videos. It's really help me a lot. Salamat. 💖

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww so glad to know that. Wishing you the best! ❤️

[@syaflower8328]

@@TipsKalimba Thank you. 💕

[@poszmehecske]

Thank you for your videos of kalimba♡♡♡, i choosed and bought my first kalimba, it was the LingTing LT-K 17A 17keys, from Alliexpress, i can't wait to be delivered, and i hope it was be good, and not have deadly sound, etc.*-* Great videos! I am bad at english, but perfectly understand everything of it. ᵗᑋᵃᐢᵏ ᵞᵒᵘ *

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh my! What a beautiful choice for your first kalimba! I can already imagine how exciting this must be 😍

[@PartyPancakes9000]

I looooove your video, not only because it learned me a lot but I loved your style 💖👌🏼

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww thank you so much for all the love. I'm so humbled by this 🥰😍❤️

[@TinolangManahk]

Great review! I was actually thinking of getting one. Helped out a lot. :)

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Lloyd! So glad you liked it! May i know which one you are leaning to get?:)

[@TinolangManahk]

I'm thinking of getting the hollow kalimba or the 17 key gecko. :)

[@TipsKalimba]

@@TinolangManahk oooh! Mmmm just a quick consideration, Lloyd. Mmm i noticed kasi that the hollow Kalimbas has a chance of having stiff end keys. So think of that. This is the very reason why all my kalimbas now are all flatboards. :)

[@TinolangManahk]

@@TipsKalimba Will keep this in mind! Thank you so much for the tip! Highly appreciate it!

[@TipsKalimba]

@@TinolangManahk you're welcome Loyd! Just making sure you have all the information you need. :)

[@slong3171]

Thank you so much 💕 Been looking for one for my autistic/asperger grandson's birthday. Was looking at 11 key...will, definitely, get 17!! Again, thanks!

[@TipsKalimba]

That's so nice of you to get him a 17 key. I think He'll enjoy it 🥰

[@slong3171]

@@TipsKalimba thank you 💕

[@themboification]

i bought my first kalimba and i am very excited :-) i have never been so obsessed with an instrument before

[@TipsKalimba]

Aaaah! I love it then! I felt the same way when i started 😍❤️

[@juliet6639]

Same.

[@AaronMarasigan]

you have such a delightful personality, Tiffany! I could watch and listen and immerse myself in your videos all day 🥺💟

[@TipsKalimba]

wow. ugh it's so humbling to know. thank you for sharing that with me. aww. i'm happy now :D