KALIMBA COMPARISON: 15, 17, or 21 keys? Which is BETTER for you?

Hello KALIMBUDDIES!
Okay, so recently we have shared the two new kalimbas from LingTing which has 21 keys, while the other one, has 17 keys.
This made many wonder-- WHICH IS BETTER?
WHICH KALIMBA SHOULD YOU GET?
Today in our video we will discuss each of these kalimbas as we discover together the pros and cons of each while also learning whom it is best for.
Are you a beginner?
Or maybe you are an arranger of music?
Are you someone who just wants to try it out?
Well, whatever it may be, I am sure that this will be enlightening to you... HOPEFULLY.
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by the end of the video, you will see some of our "BLOOPER/CUTSCENES" which was requested by our friend @aadityaprakash singhrawat. Thank you for suggesting this!!
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I love each and every one of you!
ROBIN "TIPS"
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[@TipsKalimba]

Let me start by saying that EVERYTHING MENTIONED IS MY PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE OF EACH KALIMBA. I AM FULLY AWARE THAT THERE ARE DIFFERENT VARIANTS TO THE NUMBER OF KEYS (I CAN TALK ABOUT THAT SOME OTHER TIME) it's just that many of you have requested for these specific kalimbas. My point is that we have our own perspectives and opinions, but in spite of this. I hope that we remember the word *"RESPECT"*. Much love, Preggy Robin 🥰❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Thank you for taking the time to express your concern. It makes me sad that your interpretation of an all caps message is shouting/ attacking. Though you can rest assured that my intention and motive behind was to give emphasis. (I deleted the comment of that person because of his use of words that are not suitable for our younger audience. )

[@Justagoodguy12]

Wait are you talking to urself?

[@ms.booklover2676]

Thank you for the final blessing. I lost my dear mother to Alzheimer’s disease 1 1/2 weeks ago. She lived with me for 20 years. It was just the two of us. I was thinking about finding a simple instrument to learn to help me through my grief. My heart is shattered. I feel no joy anymore.

[@TipsKalimba]

Ms. Booklover, i cannot even begin to imagine how you are feeling about this. Alzheimer's is definitely something that isn't light. So on behalf of all those who love you... Thank you for being brave and strong, even in the slightest way you can. That in itself shows that you have an amazing mom because it shows in how you choose to take courage. My love goes out to you.

[@ms.booklover2676]

@@TipsKalimba you are so kind. God is helping through these dark hours.

[@levitybooks3952]

Sorry for your loss :( I've just started learning a 17 key kalimba to help me through a breakup and I can confirm that it's quite easy to pick up and pretty comforting, when I am sad I improvise and it helps. Getting one with the notes engraved might help you pick it up faster, definitely has helped me remember simple nursery songs quicker! Wishing you well, God is great!

[@theapplequeen5832]

Hey- how are you? How are you going with the kalimba, need cat pics?

[@JoeyTen]

Hey. I hope you're doing well.

[@megansellars]

It’s easier to find tutorials for 17 keys

[@TipsKalimba]

As mentioned, yes ❤️

[@joshyookphotography]

I never thought I would find an instrument I truly fell in love with... then I found the Kalimba. Ive just played and practiced literally for over 6 hours. The Time flies! Thank you for your tutorials! They helped me so much!

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww I'm celebrating with you, Josh! ❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Hey my dearest KALIMBUDDIES! So glad you all are here! Special shoutout to our early birds, you guys are awesome! We have subtitles available AND! Do watch till the end to see our BLOOPERS 😆❤️

[@racqueldeguzman46]

Pwd tagalong po hehehe

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaahha! May mga nadudulas na words na tagalog 😆 tska pansin mo pag interview? Pero bet ko yan, Racquel. 😘😄

[@racqueldeguzman46]

Sorry po ah' tagalog lang po kz ang naiintindihan, ku po😊😊

[@racqueldeguzman46]

Pwd po ba' tau frends sa facebook😊

[@veronicapreza4643]

Ate Planning to get Kalimba 🙃🙃

[@piyo2656]

Just wanna say you're an angel explaining all of these to us

[@irishflutegirl9022]

She's really sweet isn't she , I appreciate her help ! 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

@fiona aww welcome to the family! You are welcome to stay. So glad you're here. 🥰❤️ @lisa flute you are always so full of love, my friend. Thank you 😊❤️

[@Sandy-l8e]

Me too, I'm new and i couldn' find a helpful video to help until I found her videos and now I'm so thankfull❤🙏

[@TipsKalimba]

@Sandra Holmes, wow, that means so much to me. Thank you for letting me know 🥰

[@Sandy-l8e]

@@TipsKalimba thank you for caring,😇 that's so nice of you and I realy appreciate it.

[@Prene16]

I ve never played the kalimba before but I would still go for the 21 key because I want as bigger range as possible. I do have previous experience on other instruments though so I hope I will be able to learn it relativelly easily

[@TipsKalimba]

Sure!! There is no limit to what you are capable of. So if that's what seems right, go for it. I think you can play it beautifully :)

[@annieranai2198]

Yay, I was so happy to see a new notification! I was getting interested in the 21 keys kalimba, your timing is on point!! Thank you for your quality videos ❤

[@TipsKalimba]

Aaah! Knowing this made you happy made me even happier 🤗 Oooh! So after watching this, will you pursue the 21 keys? ❤️🥰

[@annieranai2198]

@@TipsKalimba I'll definitely wait to see your video about the 21 keys kalimba and beginners 😅 I'm still getting used to my 17 keys LingTing (that I bought thanks to you BTW 😉)

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww! You're so welcome, Annie! Well, I'll surely make that video soon 🤗❤️

[@A.........Z]

Omg! Thank you so much!! Yesterday night, I was dreaming on having a simple instrument to play with so my depression will go away.. and thinking I will make a new music out of the 21 keys! 😊 A new fan here!! You deserve lots of love🥰!! Thank you for give us information about what kalimba we all buy and yeah! 😊

[@kalimbamusicbydomi1835]

I have 17 keys kalimba and I can say that this is a very good choice for beginners. Thank you for this video, maybe I will think about 21 key kalimba in the future :)

[@TipsKalimba]

Thank you for sharing that with me, Domi! I do agree with you. And surely! I believe you will enjoy the 21 keys in the future too 😊

[@justcallmed933]

Playing guitar for....9 years Also play a piano a bit... And now I found this beautiful instrument! Definitely will get myself a 21 version! Mooorrreeee notes for music addict!!!😅 Thanks for the video!

[@TipsKalimba]

so excited and happy for you! but wow, 9 years... you are amazing!

[@sajidazarif894]

I was torn between whether to buy a 17 keys or 21 keys kalimba. I have a 17 keys kalimba for almost a year now, but it's a cheap one which doesn't provide good sound/tone. I have practiced a few song but always get demotivated by its low quality sound. So, I decided to buy a new one, i was scared if I could play a 21 key kalimba or not, also i have to think wisely as I wouldn't get another chance to buy another kalimba anytime soon, as it's pricey for me... But I've to say, your videos are really helpful. I've already watched your review on lingting k21w kalimba more than 3times in last few days. And specially this video really motivated me to go for 21 keys... I know I could play it if I practice enough, still it feels better to hear the same thing from another person! Thank you so much for your videos...! 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww thank you for sharing this with me. I'm glad that you are able to decide what you personally want. 🥰❤️

[@donatellasoldini6792]

17 keys of course 🎶 🎶 God bless you sweet sister 💕

[@TipsKalimba]

Yay!! God bless you too my dear sister 🥰❤️

[@juniversevi5890]

Most definetly go for a 21 key. I've never played a kalimba, but I enjoy fiddling with whatever instrument I. Jave around, so ill still try.

[@TipsKalimba]

I agree! 😍

[@MaritoMeinengsih]

Thanks for sharing, girl...❤

[@shanyto]

hi 🥰 this is my opinion : i think 17 keys is better for the beginer and if you are very good when you play kalimba you can test other kalimba 🤗 (sorry for my English) ily Edit: oh you already say that in your video, sorry 😗

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaahha! That just shows that you too are very observant with their difference. Good job, Shany! 😄❤️

[@shanyto]

@@TipsKalimba 😍😘👍

[@TipsKalimba]

🤗❤️ hug!

[@duckthesystem]

You have very detailed reviews!❤️ From my own experience, I can say that the most important thing is not the type of instrument, but practice and experimentation! 😀❤️✨

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww, thank you for thinking so 😊 And i do so agree with you! Practice and experimentation indeed... I like that. 😍

[@meowl.]

Thank you for this video! There is a huge range of kalimbas and it's very difficult to choose something suitable. Thanks to you and your advices I already have 17, but I'm looking forward to seeing your video about 21 for beginners:3

[@TipsKalimba]

That's so true! There have been a number of questions asking which to get, so i made this video. I hope it was insightful to you. :) And yes! I will surely make the video on that for the 21 keys ❤️

[@thedarknightme]

Hi, Robin! I just got my 17-key kalimba days ago. I am so happy with it. I still cant play it well as I am growing my nails to play it. I can play it but it is really painful to use my skin. I compromised despite my hate of having long nails. God bless. Stay safe.

[@TipsKalimba]

Woah! Congratulations on getting your 17 key :) yeah, well it doesn't have to be really long, you can try to discover the length that reduces the pain yet at the same time is not too long for you not to like :)

[@yusuke6308]

Won't having long nails make it more painful? I always keep my nails real long and I wonder if they won't hurt or break while playing 😂 so is it actually better having them long like this?

[@thedarknightme]

@@yusuke6308 its better to have longer nails. It hurts more if you use your skin. You don’t need that much force to play it. And you are using your thumb. Bigger nails, lesser chance of breakage.

[@shawniehendrix1656]

Thank you for your sweet prayers. I believe this is exactly where I need to be right now during this season of life. Your channel is beautiful. I am taking up the kalimba to find my joy again after my precious Mama died on January 6, 2020 of COVID19. I plan on teaching my grandchildren how to play as well. My grandson earned a kalimba because he won the super reader award at school.

[@will2Collett]

Thank you Ms Robin. As a musician, hearing you describe all that, it seems 21 keys makes sense. Sincere prayers for you and your new baby. 🌼👍💗🙏✝😇

[@skypeters3034]

Your voice is so cute ahhh I could listen all day

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh, Sky! That's so sweet of you to say. Thank you for thinking so. 🥰

[@indigo-creates-chaos]

Well, this and the video about bolf kalimba definitely helped me to decide on which kalimba I'm saving up for. I'm excited for when I can use all these tips in practice. Also you seem like a very kind person and you respond to so many people. I've been watching your videos for a while now and find them very interesting and informative! I'm certainly glad that I came across your channel.

[@TipsKalimba]

I appreciate you saying that, thank you. :) I'm interested, which one are you deciding to get

[@indigo-creates-chaos]

@@TipsKalimba I think I will get the 'Lara' from Bolf Kalimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

@@indigo-creates-chaos oh my, yes! What a beautiful choice 😍

[@mydogskips2]

I assume going to 21 keys would necessarily make the kalimba wider, so it may be a bit more difficult, or more of a stretch let's say, to reach the middle keys, which are the main keys. For someone like me who has short thumbs, this may pose an added challenge. And besides, going from 17 to 21 is just adding 4 keys, presumably to play four higher notes, and I'm not sure how big a difference that would make. But then again, expanding four keys out of seventeen is nearly 25%, so it could be significant.

[@TipsKalimba]

Great observation! :)

[@mechkitten]

Thank you so much for sharing that prayer for joy at the end of the video. It had been a rough week, and it meant a lot.

[@kabutoid]

Been thinking of buying myself a kalimba. Might stick around to this channel for quite some time.

[@jrRim]

That was for me! 😊 Thank you so much for being who you are. You are such a beautiful soul.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww that's so kind of you, Jondeir!

[@mariaelizabeth9121]

again, thank you for this informative video. ❤️ i have been eyeing a 21 key kalimba for a while now and just recently ordered one. can't wait for my new baby! 😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh i love it! Is it a hluru or the one from LingTing? 😍

[@mariaelizabeth9121]

Hluru 21 keys, but the more affordable model. 😊 The class a walnut kalimba is an eye candy but the price is 🤑.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaahaha! I agree with you on the price. Well, i hope it arrives in good shape and that you enjoy it 🥰

[@demitra_geo8634]

I'm a beginner and I would like to start playing a kalimba so you helped me so much thank you I will buy a 17 keys kalimba to learn and then other with 21 keys

[@TipsKalimba]

Awe this makes me so happy to know. I'm excited for you. 😄

[@annsarangen-]

I didn't know you were Filipino, what- You're so good at English😁

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you so much for thinking so 🥰

[@missround6144]

Thank you so much for your video. ❤️I'v played kalimba for 3 years. I have 17 key and 21key kalimbas. At first，I use my 17key kalimba，recently，I use my 21key kalimba to create my own songs.

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow! 3 years? That's soooo amazing! 😍❤️ You've been playing longer than i have. I so can relate to you, ever since i got the 21 keys, it became the one i kept grabbing. ❤️

[@missround6144]

Actually，I have musical experience. Before playing kalimba，I played ukulele and piano. 3 years ago，I saw a video from April Yang，that's my first time saw kalimba. I was deeply attracted by it. Then I wanna kalimba and paly the song that I like. I feel so happy and relaxed when I play kalimba.

[@ArtForAll8]

hi tips kalimba, im a beginner in playing the kalimba and i bought the 21 key kalimba, however i dont really see many videos on 21 key kalimba i suggest u too pls make some vids on them especially tutorials

[@merrideiyaimperatrix9996]

I've been subbed for awhile now and it really helped me in learning the kalimba, so thank you! I also love how you bless and pray for your viewers ^-^ Not really much related but, that message about hope really confirmed on what the Lord has spoken to me♡ God bless you as well!°•~☆

[@TipsKalimba]

Trix! Thank you for sharing this with me. Sometimes i feel that people don't reach or finish the video to that part, but knowing that it reaches at least one, is more than enough for me🥰 so thank you for letting me know. God is so good. Sending my love to you, Trix ❤️

[@merrideiyaimperatrix9996]

Awww rly? You're more than welcome! I always finish your videos, your blessings always lift my soul and it's as if the Holy Spirit speaks to me ^-^. I pray that the Lord will continue to guide you and that you will continue to trust in Him. I'm very grateful to know that you're a fellow believer as well :)

[@jazzie2967]

I had to change the way i read the tabs. I always used to use the letters because most people did it, but honestly i used numbers and im much more confident 👍😁

[@TipsKalimba]

Yup! Do what works for you. It will make life waaaay easier ❤️

[@alizayed8920]

I think for someone who is interested to getting a kalimba first time it's better to start with 17 key and after few time getting 21 key will be good i mean at the end you should get them both however it cheaper anyway

[@marieantoine]

I prefer playing by ear instead of following notes. Which one should I choose?

[@elvys.117]

There are songs I want to replicate or "translate" over using this wonderful instrument. Would 17 Keyes or 21 Keyes be best?? Thank you so much for your help!

[@naomihammond6016]

Oh my goodness I feel like your prayer/blessing went right to my soul. I was in a bad accident and I have a broken shoulder and I've just felt so debilitated and hopeless. Usually when I'm sad I play piano or ukulele but I can't now. I've actually started looking into getting a kalimba because I think I could play it even on bed rest but I haven't been able to yet:( thank you so much for your videos and your kind words!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Naomi. Thank you for opening this up to me. I'm sorry to hear about what happened, but you are strong and most of all, alive. Can you move your fingers already?

[@naomihammond6016]

@@TipsKalimba yes! I can move them but I don't have feeling in some of them. I can also move my wrist which I'm super thankful for

[@TipsKalimba]

Well, i think you are able to play a kalimba then, Naomi. 😊

[@naomihammond6016]

@@TipsKalimba I can't wait to get one! Thank you for being so inspiring

[@TipsKalimba]

Do tell me how it goes 😍 Well, you're the inspiring one to be honest. 🥰

[@HitsujiSoares]

Hello there! My 17-key kalimba arrived yesterday and now I'm a little confused about where to put the colorful stickers that help with the tablature. Should I put them starting with the C key or the E and D ones? Thanks :D

[@TipsKalimba]

Here you go 😌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5mbYWeKbJKrhrM

[@Julia-ul6kc]

Hey, I am new🙂 And i like your viedeos a lot you are a very good teacher 💕🥰😅 Can you please make a review about the kimi Kalimba? Because it looks very pretty but I’m not sure about the sound and if it is good? 😕💕 Sorry for my bad English

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Bunia! You have a beautiful name by the way. You can check this video out, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XMp6OKetChm9k I do like the kimi kalimba too. It's one of my favorites 😍

[@Julia-ul6kc]

Thank you for answering. The video was very helpful💕🥰🥺

[@sandymutter7509]

I love the 17 key. But I’m still learning. Blessings to you!💖

[@KalimbaVerse]

Wohoo new vid ❤️ I bought the LingTing K17a after watching your review 😄 shipping is going to be so delayed though

[@TipsKalimba]

Aaah! Perfect choice! It's already tuned to C too. Not like other brands that are tuned to B. I think you will enjoy it ❤️🤗

[@tommylitchfield3450]

New subscriber here. Thank you for the video content and also thank you for the positive messages you bring. They are appreciated. Also, I got a good laugh at the end! I look forward to getting started on a new instrument, and I am sure that I will be getting tips from Tip's in the future :)

[@TipsKalimba]

You are always welcome in this platform, Tommy! Glad you are here. 😄

[@Victoria-ih9es]

Thank you so much for your videos!! They always make my heart warm!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you for sharing this with me, it gives me great joy to know that our videos gives you that warmth in your heart, Victoria. Greetings from the Philippines 😊❤️

[@hannahbenjestorf6445]

Hello! I just discovered your video today, as I was researching which kalimba would be the best for me to buy. I was pleasantly surprised with the blessing and the message at the end. I have been going through a very rough time lately with anxiety (I am hoping playing the kalimba will help, it is a very peaceful sound), and it was amazing to hear your message at the end. Thank you so much for that, it was very much needed. Blessings!

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I may not know the depths of what you are going through, but God does, and He sees you. Sending you love, Hannah. ❤️

[@jana.morelia]

Yay! I am so exited I am going to get a 17 key Kalimba for Christmas 🎄 and I can’t wait!

[@TipsKalimba]

Aaaah!! Congratulations! So exited for you, Hannah! 😍❤️

[@Korchan0426]

Hi! I just got my 21 keys two days ago. The one with a hollow. Luckily no dead tines. But ehhh.... it’s a bit confusing to play. But as you get used to it. To where’s the keys/letter notes, It’s okay. You can play song with more lower note and etc. if using a real piano sheet. 21 keys is a great way to go for it and use it. But for me I still prefer the flatboard 21 keys then the hollow tho. The problem wasn’t the tone or the way the tines sound. They were sweet. And the tines where soft, but. It’s was way to loud with the hole of the kalimba on hollow type. And wasn’t melody type of tones. I’m going to save up another money to get a different 21 keys, one with flatboard. Aka: lingting. The hluru flatboard kind of expensive. So I’m going to try getting the 21 keys lingting flatboard. But I’m stilling going to used my hollow 21 keys kalimba for video recording. Since it’s loud and won’t need to used a mic for it. 🙈

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi! Oooh! I see i see. Thank you for sharing that! I haven't tried the hollow 21 keys yet, so this input that you have given is very informative and insightful. Well, I'm excited for you to try the lingting 21 then. 🥰❤️

[@Korchan0426]

@@TipsKalimba same. Can't wait to have a lingting. But I'll probably going to have to saved up some money for it. Might take me months to saved up some. Because its hard to look for job these day. 😞

[@meredethezzard5100]

I appreciate your detailed and positive assessments of the Kalimba key preferences. More importantly , I appreciate your blessing at the end which implies that you are a Believer in Jesus. Thank you for the presentation.

[@TipsKalimba]

HE'S my everything 🥰

[@firsttenor76]

Thanks for this video! I all of a sudden had an urge to buy a kalimba lol. I think I was thinking of the music box intro in Phantom of the Opera and thought, I want to play that... and here I am. Looking forward to get one now! It has such a beautiful tone and sound. Very excited!

[@TipsKalimba]

Woaaah! Is that the actual song? "Phantom of the Opera"? Since they do have a lot of songs played. I want to hear it 😍❤️

[@lostsoul999.]

She is adorable 🥺

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow, thank you for thinking so. 🥰❤️

[@TonykhoaNguyen]

Thanks for the video. 17 key is where I am going to start as a beginner

[@TipsKalimba]

Sounds good, Tony! 😉

[@AlanOnBass65]

I just bought a 17 key model. I can’t wait to learn to play. I wonder if I’m the first blind person to play calimba.

[@TipsKalimba]

That's amazing! Have you tried playing it already?

[@AlanOnBass65]

@@TipsKalimba I’ve tried some, I’m slowly getting the hang of it.

[@arcanalumina3276]

New sub! First off, I like the videos you make, very helpful. 💕 I got the 17 key, I'm a newbie on kalimbas. I used to play piano, I just moved into another house and I was thinking of purchasing a tiny piano but the kalimba has been a long interest of mine so I finally got it. I have to admit, the 21 key is very tempting to get. 😅

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! Welcome, @Arcana Lumina! (Your name reminds me so much of D&D i love it! When you said tiny piano, is this the one with a wooden body that's extremely cute? 😲 Hahahaha! Yes, i so agree with you on the 21 key. A lot of our tab arrangers here are eyeing on it 😄

[@arcanalumina3276]

@@TipsKalimba Hello! Wow, nice to see your reply, its a baby piano, just a tinier version of a grand piano but still not portable enough to carry around. 😅

[@TipsKalimba]

I think i can picture it now. You had me at "still not portable enough to carry around " 😆❤️

[@arcanalumina3276]

@@TipsKalimba Thank goodness for kalimbas. Very portable indeed. 😄👍

[@TipsKalimba]

Ugh so true! Plus it's so cute. Like a bigger sized music box 😍❤️

[@birchtree334]

So I've got some super funky kalimba. It's 16 keys and the keys that would be on the outside or instead elevated and place between the lower notes. It spaces them out which is nice if you're like me and you have fat fingers but I can't find any info on it. HELP!

[@estetik4449]

I dropped my kalimba and it got marks...but i will never give up on playing it!...YOu really inspired me thank you!

[@TipsKalimba]

wow! this just inspired me even more! proud of you :D

[@estetik4449]

@@TipsKalimba thank you ate! God Bless you and i'm here until you will reach millions of subscribers

[@neominaestupa1374]

Thank you for your tips, very informative, I'll choose to buy 17keys. 😘

[@maim8718]

Thank you for this video!! Haha I'm coming too late though because I have a 15 key one and I'm trying to find the equivalents of the 17 keys songs so I can put stickers on them ahah but I don't think it's possible :c

[@jakivicente7527]

Hi! Thanks for this video, now I can decide which one 1 will buy. My son and I are planning to learn this, so I guess we should get the 17keys first.

[@TipsKalimba]

Glad it was helpful! :D

[@eminaemadi3398]

Hi! I wanted to start playing kalimba, so a beginner, but I play violin and have musical experience before that too, do you thinks I could pull out with the 21 key one? Cuz I really enjoy classical music as well and there are more pieces u can play with 21 key kalimba. Also what brand do you recommend ? Kalimba is really expensive here so I really want to by the best one I can afford Thanks for wonderful video btw ur why I'm wanna start learning:")

[@TipsKalimba]

Sure! Here check this kalimba out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHfCf2B-os9mpMk

[@Armored_Saint]

sgt. slaughter: and knowing is half the battle. ~ G.I. Joe

[@Chelsea-tq3vh]

Amazing information I'd love to get a kalimba.. but I'm afraid I won't be able to since my father might lose his job due to a person who wants to get him out. We might have to live with our grandmother if things get worse.. Prayers will be appreciated ♡♡

[@TipsKalimba]

Than you for opening this up to us. I cant even imagine how it must be like. But do know that you have the whole Tip's kalimba family backing you up in prayer. Hug... ❤️

[@amirrezajamadi4179]

I hope everything has gone alright.

[@TipsKalimba]

@amirreza, i agree ❤️

[@divangibran8007]

As a pianist i find it quite easy to adapt "piano notes" to kalimba.. i don't bother the lack of tabletures that use 21 keys.. but the price tho.... it's just too expensive for me😢.. might wanna wait couple more years till they release the cheaper version

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh that's so cool that you are a pianist. I'm fascinated by people who are talented in the piano ❤️ well i think waiting on the cheaper version sounds fine 😊

[@divangibran8007]

@Arian Ansari Irani well not really.. I'm quite a beginner and only use piano in from my school.... i definitely couldn't bought a piano even the electric one

[@KomaedasOneTrueHope]

I'm a beginner but I brought a 21 key so that when I graduate from doing 17 key pieces so I don't need to buy a 21 layer

[@jeditalez]

How do you tune a 21 key kalimba? I got one and I'm confused on how to do it.

[@akansha.266]

I have a question when a kalimba come Is it tune or not?

[@TipsKalimba]

It depends on the brand so it's better to learn how to tune it 😉

[@chili6562]

where can I buy engraved Lingting K17A?

[@TipsKalimba]

hi! at the moment they do not have any engravements for their product line, but they do have pre-cut stickers included with is way cleaner than the other kalimba brand :)

[@dicecj04]

I just wanna say your such an angel😇 i always watching your videos because my brother buyed me a Kalimba Because my birthday is so soon 😊😇 (sorry about my english) ily too❤️❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Woaaah! Advance happy birthday, Marvin. I am so happy for you. I appreciate the love 😍❤️

[@marieangie1386]

Can you do a video on a 10 key Kalimba?

[@audreycooper4281]

Thank you for your excellent videos, my question is; will you get the same melody by pressing the keys in the same positions on the kalimba. That is; could I pretend the 21 key F tuned is a C tuned and play the same way, will I get the same song?

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh i got a video on that. Do check it out 🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWXYZp1oaNd8d6s

[@milkyway6812]

I just ordered a 21 key kalimba and I never played it before, but I had to get it because it is a good kalimba that pro uses but it was half off!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh! That's so cool! That's great because we will learn how to play 17 songs on it next week 😍

[@milkyway6812]

@@TipsKalimba omg can't wait!!

[@TipsKalimba]

Me too! But i will be worth waiting for... I hope 😆

[@musicbloomer312]

Hahaha, thanks for the special mention Pee! I'm mastering my twinkle in the kalimba now 😆 lep rayt lep rayt it is!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahahah! Yes of course, Pee! Minsan patingin ng ever famous lep rayt lep rayt playing mo 😆 😍

[@iammikelPh]

Im planning to add cart now a Kalimba, and i just found out there's a 17 and 21 keys, so i get confused. So i went to Google which best for the beginners for this instrument. And i found you. So, i did watch this Video and i found it very helpful. So im going to Buy a Kalimba 17keys. Good job. Subscription Button pressed!.😍🥰🙏👌

[@TipsKalimba]

Join the ongoing giveaway:) 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r527fXxtpJJlsNE

[@mayannebatain9861]

I have 17-kalimba and I am enjoying playing it. 🥰

[@TipsKalimba]

This makes me happy to know. That's what really matters... Is that you enjoy it. 🥰❤️

[@donatellasoldini6792]

I prefer 21 keys, more keys more possibility to play. God bless you sweet sister 💕 💕

[@TipsKalimba]

I agree with you my dear sister, God bless you too. 🥰❤️

[@ItachiUchiha-nx2sw]

Helpful. Thanks.

[@maga4579]

Hi! Can you speak about the 8 keys kalimba, please?

[@Absner55]

If u get a 21 key kalimba does that mean you can just play a 17 key song on it?

[@krd3113]

Do we need to learn the musical notes for us to tune our kalimba? I am very confused because the sharps and flats are new terms to me I don't understand them

[@TipsKalimba]

Hello! Well you just need to know the notes your kalimba needs. Very reason why beginners are recommended to have a C tone kalimba because it has no sharps and flats. I do plan on making a video to explain this in simple terms if that would interest you.

[@krd3113]

@@TipsKalimba Thank you so much! You are very kind and amazing❤️❤️❤️

[@Faith_Soprano]

All the music stores near me sell mostly 11-key kalimbas, if you can believe it. A few 17-key ones. No 21-key options, at all.

[@TipsKalimba]

I actually believe that 😆. Yeah, the 21 key is quite new in the market. But it's interesting that the 17 key ones are few. 👀

[@Faith_Soprano]

The 11-key ones are expensive too. I can live with not having 21 keys, but it's annoying that I can't find a 17-key one without ordering online. It's nice to have the option to actually touch and play the instrument before buying.

[@TipsKalimba]

So true...

[@mayannebatain9861]

I enjoyed your video. I've never thought there would ne a 21-key kalimba 😲

[@TipsKalimba]

So glad you enjoyed it, Yen! Yes, me too! But i am so glad that it does exist now 🥰

[@nochujin9064]

hii❤️ i wanted to clean the stickers from the tines of my kalimba and i used hand sanitizer because it worked well, is it okay? im kinda worried :(

[@keishuun3971]

I’ve almost memorized the 17 key kalmiba I wanna challenge myself with the 21 keys one

[@karlamogue]

Awww the word 'spice' to explain the flavor of the 21 key kalimba was on point ! 😂 I think I should give it a try some day :D thank you for sharing this, because of you I no longer bother others while playing ❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaaha! So glad it made sense to you 😆 so glad that you are doing great with your kalimba playing. I saw one of your covers (i left a comment too! 😍)

[@marinaazfar6427]

Love youurr vids! Keep making them 😁 thanks for all the tipss, it's very very veryyyy helpful 😉 sending love to all the positivity that u have given in alll your vidss 💖💖💖💖💖

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww that's so kind of you, Marina! Thank you for the love ❤️😍

[@audreycooper4281]

Our prayers are with you and your family and animals and the people of the Philippines after the typhoon.

[@TipsKalimba]

Audrey! Thank you so much! I appreciate that. The storm has now passed and i can strongly say that the Lord Himself has protected us indeed. ♥️

[@hardnoxtv5617]

Bata palang ako gustong gusto ko na yung tunog ng kalimba, kaya pagnakakarinig ako ng nag peplay ng kalimba parang nagbibigay sakin ng nostalgia, naaalala ko yung ginagamit ko na kalimba nung elementary palang ako and I love playing it every night bago ako matulog nung bata ako pero nawala nalang yung kalimba na'yon since tinabi ko na siya at di ko na pinansin hanggang sa nakalimutan ko na. kaya nung may napanood ako na video sa youtube playing kalimba, naalala ko tuloy yung old kalimba ko.. Sabi ko sa sarili ko gusto ko ulit magkaroon ng kalimba. Kaya naman hindi na ako nagdalawang isip pa na umorder sa lazada, and now finally hawak ko na siya ngayon at lagi ko na siyang pinapatugtug. Nagbibigay siya ng lakas sakin at alaala nung bata ako every time I play it. Ngayon iingatan ko na talaga siya at lagi ko siyang isasama saan man ako mag punta. ❤️🤗

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww ang cool ng story kung pano bumalik ung desire mo sa Kalimba. Salamat sa pag share ng story mo ;)

[@hardnoxtv5617]

@@TipsKalimba it's an honor to share this with you 🤗

[@MinouMMMM]

Your so nice for replying to I think all the comments keep up your work

[@TipsKalimba]

As much as i can, i do. That's so nice of you to notice 😊

[@roshanpokhrel5704]

Wow....what an outstanding informative video about KALIMBA . THANK YOU MA'AM for this amazing information .😍💯✔🙏

[@TipsKalimba]

So glad you think so my friend! 😍😊

[@roshanpokhrel5704]

@@TipsKalimba THANK YOU SO MUCH MA'AM.😍😍🙏

[@egyptsflame8368]

The K17MAP is a Gecko flatboard and it comes in a C tone.

[@TipsKalimba]

This is so cool! Good job to gecko :) And LingTing's k17A also comes in the key of C Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@АняЗаклёпкина]

I would like to ask. I am a beginner and recently I received a kalimba (17 keys). I tried to learn the melodies but some of the keys sound completely different from the video. Please tell me the solution to this problem.

[@elchocho2803]

Yo me compré una de 21 por qué pensé que podría hacer más canciones con ella

[@arise1668]

Would it be best to purchase a Kalimba that comes with a music book or could we search for music sheets online? What would you suggest?

[@darrensurff8554]

Buy books and cheack online is way i do it

[@scottwin646]

My God.. I think I just fell in love within 6 minutes.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha! Oh my 😁😅

[@alwatchesitall]

Hey I’m new I’m gonna get a acrylic kalimba🤗I’m really excited I had a mini one but I lost it😕but I’m getting a new one☺️

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooh that is so great to hear that you are getting an acrylic, Alexis!

[@movieshighquality3883]

What did you do to me? 😁 Finally, I just ordered one sa Lazada, 17 keys. I'm so excited. Gave up on piano. Aaralin ko talaga to.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! 😆 Oh well, feel ko maeenjoy mo ang Kalimba experience. 😘

[@luisa146]

I'm about to buy my very first kalimba, but I have some experience with flute, piano and guitar. I'm no master at any of those but I think I could handle a 21 key kalimba? I'm not sure, I don't really want to always rely on tablatures and I'd love to make my own arrangements... I like a lot of obscure music that may not have tabs anyways... But there's so much to learn! Maybe I should just settle for a 17 keys? I don't know I'm so confused T_T

[@TipsKalimba]

Well, which ever you choose is fine. Since you can always change the tuning too. If you have amazon, go for the one with a return policy 😉

[@luisa146]

@@TipsKalimba thank you so much for replying ☺️ i think I'll get a 21 key. Your videos are really helpful, I'm binge watching them even though I don't own a kalimba yet 😄 thanks again, much love ☺️

[@TipsKalimba]

@@luisa146 tell me how it goes! I'm currently waiting for a double layer 34 key Kalimba from Gaharu. I think this would officially be my go-to kalimba ❤️

[@leonie7803]

Really cool video background, your videos are sooo awesome 🤍

[@TipsKalimba]

Leonie, thank you so much for saying that 🥰

[@joannalindatenso7089]

Hello my beautiful friend. Beginner is here 🥰, enjoying my 17 keys. As of now Di pa kami close ni 17keys ehh..hehehe..but I will be happy if I can also play that 21keys, someday.Thanks for your honest suggestion my friend. The last part of this video is my favorite.😁😂🥰. God bless.

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww. Yes, beginner in progress. Because i know you're not the same player you were since your day ONE with the kalimba. See, it's still worth celebrating 😍❤️ Yes, and i will be your witness when you do get the 21 keys . Hahahaha! I knooow! Natuwa din ako. Buti sinuggest ng friend natin here. God bless you too my dear friend 🥰❤️

[@joannalindatenso7089]

So touched.. Salamat sa lagi mong pag encourage sa akin. Everytime you said words like that, napapahinto ako sa ginagawa ko at bigla ko nalang nahahawakan si Kalimba.hehehe. I am blessed with your life.

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww ❤️ well it's true kaya congratulations to you my friend. 🥰❤️

[@joannalindatenso7089]

Salamat. Recently I uploaded my video playing Kalimba, but I already put it in private.hehehe. Marami pang mali, but I want to keep that video so that I will remember where I started. Thank you for journeying with me. And being patience to answer my kakulitan.

[@Jaichbinhier]

I was wondering about this! Thanks for this explanation! I do have a question, though: does hand size or dexterity matter? Like, is it easier to play a kalimba with fewer tines or is the comparison Close enough between a 17-key and a 21-key that physical traits don't matter? (Also, Tip, just letting you know: I just sent an e-mail to the channel address For you to read at your convenience and respond however you think is best.)

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Jaichbinhier! Oh yes! Since we all are unique in our own way. That's why there are kalimba brands that are wider with bigger spacings between tines, and other kalimbas that are more close together with a smaller body. In my previous video i placed a 17 key and a 21 key together to show the difference in spacing to give an idea too ❤️ Great observation by the way! I love that you considered that detail 😄 Ooh, let me check it out then!

[@AdrianBigyes]

I believe I have an idea on what the loophole is, so you can play your 17 key tabs on your 21 key kalimba. ( I mean, I already modified my kalimba to play 17 key tabs on my 21 key.) n_n

[@TipsKalimba]

Aaah! Nacurious ako sa naiisip mo 😆