☕ WHAT KALIMBA TO BUY? A Kalimba Buying Guide for Beginners | Best Kalimba Brands

[@rekatorzsok6591]

The editing is out of this world and content wise the video includes everything a beginner should consider. Well done, Sam!

[@SamSalvador]

🥺 Thank u so much! 💕 I tried my best 🙏

[@dauhoang01]

Totally agree :"). Can you share a bit on how you edit the video? Like the googling scene in your video.

[@imover9999]

Came down to comment this. The editing is absolutely amazing, honestly. Not to mention the content is so full of all the information I didn't even know I wanted to know.

[@trose9213]

This is the only kalimba guide I can find on KZbin that is straight to the point, professionally edited, and you can tell there is no bias. It's so helpful! Thanks Sam! Liked and added to my playlist.

[@mechkitten]

4:57 "However, I do have a bias for cat shaped kalimbas." Instant sub. My cat also loves your covers.

[@coryc1904]

My dog just subscribed. ❤🐶🙌🏻

[@KhylaAndrea]

Script 💯 Editing 💯 Content 💯 aaaaaaaa u da beeeest 💗💗

[@SamSalvador]

I tried my best 🙏

[@quokkatunes]

Thank you for this wonderful video, Sam! We can imagine the time and effort put into this, and we truly appreciate it. We are very honoured to be mentioned alongside a few other great kalimbas. So happy to know that our little QT is bringing smiles to many people who are planting trees with us! Always looking forward to your gentle, engaging content 😌❤🌲

[@SamSalvador]

I'm very grateful to have a kalimba brand like you that gives back to the environment and let's everyone enjoy a well designed Kalimba at the same time. ☺️ Thank you for your amazing efforts!

[@sulaymanadham5760]

I plant trees in the burnt parks of my city. I appreciate the work you do. I'll tell every musician and instrument enthusiast from my group about your business. Cheers!

[@alekjanbegum1014]

Hello Quokka tunes and I really appreciate your work . I really love this kalimba but want to ask a silly question. That is - When would it be available in India ? I really want to buy it but it seems a bit unavailable here . Could you please pleade help??

[@LordChonker]

What a great guide for those looking for a kalimba, love how well it's put together along with the cute animations. Also you have an ASMR-like voice for sleep 💤

[@KhylaAndrea]

isn't she lovelyyyyy??? 🥺🥺🥺

[@SyikinKalimba]

Yesss🥺

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

Magandang dalaga. 😍

[@killuaz8570]

Yes, she is🥺

[@edzelmacaranas4343]

isn't she wonderful isn't she precious (this is a song)

[@charlesmeadows1850]

Yes, very much the lady as well

[@1dg4fk_lilly24]

I’ve bought a 17-key kalimba 2yrs ago out of curiosity and never really touched it 😅 but now I’ve started playing it cause I wanted to play the ost’s from the animes I’ve been watching and I got addicted! It’s so soothing and helps me relax from my work. I’m so happy to be playing another instrument aside from the guitar and ukulele ❤

[@estetik4449]

the whole video is so aesthetically pleasing💗💗💗

[@isis3814]

The word "Perfect" isn't enough to describe "Perfection" of this video. How sensational you make us feel while learning how to choose our own kalimba.

[@generaluser9492]

I'm a beginner. I wanted to buy a kalimba that is suitable for indoor. As I am sharing a house with several acquaintance, like a dorm, I would love a kalimba that has soft sound but enough for me to hear. Your video helps me to choose which suits my surroundings. Acrylic kalimba seems good. ❤

[@SaffronSoup-ky8rg]

This is the best guide I've ever seen on KZbin. Amazing job

[@scuderialia]

ahh this aesthetic is so cute!! this really helped with choosing a kalimba too!

[@SamSalvador]

I'm very happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed the video 💕

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

This is a very thorough, and beautifully produced buying guide, I LOVE it! Thank you very much! I will recommend it to any and all people interested in getting into kalimbas.

[@yaaa1140]

I'm so thankful this video exists. I wanted to get myself a kalimba, but I was so lost on which one to get. I wanted to go for a arcylic bear, because of the aetestetic but this video changed my mind. I just ordered a lingting k17a flat kalimba, and I would never even know it existed if it weren't for you, so thankyou so much :)

[@natefringer]

Definitely gonna watch this again when I want to buy my 3rd kalimba! Thanks for the guide!

[@SamSalvador]

Glad I could help!

[@rymmusicfan713]

Good video! I bought a Kalimba recently to have something quiet-ish to play around with. For hollow kalimbas, I found the Mirio EQ 17 key to be wonderful so far. It's usually $30 but I got it on sale for about 20. It has a beautiful deer design for the hole and it's designed to be less straining for smaller hands, and I got the one that had the dark teal-blue gradient finish, but they are in various colors. There are holes in the back that can help you make some effects and quality shifts easily, and it's really light but sturdy. It comes with a very strong case, a tuning hammer, a wiping cloth and stickers, but it also has a jack to plug into an amp or computer, which to me was important for a few reasons concerning recording. Even though I'm happy with this Kalimba for now, I will reference this guide when considering another Kalimba if I ever want or need to buy a different one. I might get more hollow ones and maybe one or two that aren't hollow; I love the sound of hollow acoustics but a quieter one might also be useful. I'll be watching some of your other videos to learn more about this pretty little instrument. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! P.S. I think I might one with a chain accessory at some point, it sounds so nice, but then again kalimbas generally sound so nice.

[@Helena-nt8hx]

Omg I bought a Kalimba last year and I made a crazy research. I watched a lot of videos of each brand and I focused a lot on the quality sound. I wanted something affordable but with good quality. After a long research, I chosed the Kalimba LingTing and I’m SO happy with it. Like the sound that it makes is just so beautiful. I can tell that you have put a lot of effort in this video and I agree with all the recommendations that you have given! It will be soo helpful for all the begginers. I really like this video, it goes straight to the point and the editing it’s just amazing, I’m in LOVE with it! 💗

[@mariannes5309]

Which model Ling Ting did you get?

[@Helena-nt8hx]

@@mariannes5309 I bought the Kalimba Ling Ting LT-K17A, it has 17 keys and it comes with some great accessories including a case! I’m so happy with it ☺️ it looks and sounds perfect after two years and the quality is amazing, I’m pretty sure that you will enjoy it

[@aurabinahmarie]

My partner sent me a post of a Kalimba so now I’m intending on purchasing one. I don’t resonate with sound/singing bowls personally but I feel like this will be perfect I’m so excited

[@renatofrota]

OH-MY-GOD! What an AMAZING video!!! Not only the content is very useful and carefully written it also has so much details, with smart and funny draws, nice animations, awesome pictures and takes. It deserves a billion views! Thank you VERY MUCH for this video, Sam!! Out of curiosity, how much time it takes to produce a video like this?

[@SamSalvador]

Hello Renato, your comment brought a huge smile on my face. Thank you for making my day and appreciating my video. For the duration of the video process, I took the shots of the kalimbas for 1 week and also made the script, and voice over during this time. Then another week focused mainly on editing the video itself, making the animations and everything else. ☺️ I hope that helped~

[@renatofrota]

@@SamSalvador thank you for your reply, Sam. Wow, it's impressive. Are you studying cinema or anything related? You have serious and solid skills on this!! Yesterday after watching your video I went directly to an instruments store and bought a hollow Kalimba! Thank you again for this very nice video =)

[@lalacherry4044]

HON KILLIN IT AGAIN WITH ANOTHER VIDEO

[@SamSalvador]

Oooh! Thank you for the feedback ☺️ I'm new to flatboard kalimbas and this information really helped me. I'd love to be able to try more flatboards in the future to understand them better.

[@unmeaninglessly143]

Ayyy u included RM currency. I might buy a hollow type one day cuz i love music box sounds. Also, ur voice is so clear crisp & nice to hear

[@jfarrugia582]

WHY DIDNT I FIND THIS VIDEO 3 YEARS AGO 😭 would've saved me so much money 😭 you have given me inspiration to try again and this time I feel more confident! Thank you!

[@hongkonger2661]

This is top notch video on guiding how to choose a kalimba 😊. It’s very nice of you .

[@yasamasoodchalki9011]

Came here looking for recommendations and reviews on Kalimbas. I couldn’t keep focusing on the content as the video editing excellence with little efforts was drawing my attention. Let’s all take a minute to appreciate how well-organized and informative this video is.

[@ShinkuGouki]

It's impressive how well put together this video is

[@mquentaro]

I was working with a mostly non existant budget. So I made my own. I think I need to retune it at some point to try for better sound quality but I'm happy with my hot mess that is a cheap ready made bits, attached to the bottom of a wooden salad bowl. But for what it is, it's got a pretty nice sound. It's basically a lap size with a nice resonance as I checked the wood tonality before buying the bowl form a fleamarket (probably the ninth wooden bowl I tested over the months). At some point I'll probably decorate it somehow.

[@DonDonSumo]

Happy 1st anniversary! Wow 30k subs in one year! Congrats! 🙏🏻

[@SamSalvador]

Yay! Thank u! ✨

[@koi163]

NOOOO WHY DID I JUST FIND THIS VIDEO RIGHT AFTER I ORDERED A KALIMBA- also thank you for this video if i ever get another kalimba i'll be sure to find the right one

[@nakanopey]

Which one did you order?

[@niceman8815]

You are a LEGEND!! Presentation, Infographics, Script, all top notch! Your videos really show just how effective a simple, soft-spoken approach to instruction can be!

[@SamSalvador]

❤❤❤

[@mvsiqlov3r]

I cannot find the words to praise the quality and content of this video. I stumbled upon an Instagram video of someone playing a kalimba and was intrigued. So I started looking into the instrument, and this video is just the thing I needed. I really loved it and I'm very impressed. Much love ❤️!

[@oseolga9284]

man i just came here for the sudden urge to buy kalimba but the editing of this video is soooo good. The effort you put into this is outstanding

[@leiaplays1147]

I just bought a Kalimba off Amazon from your recommendations, It was a hollow kalimba! Thank you so much for the help!! I will subscribe and hopefully learn with you on this journey!! 💕💕💕😁

[@hongkonger2661]

You have a gifted voice to make any teaching videos excellent.

[@IratusEris]

I bought one for myself as a birthday gift (this month I'll be 19!!) on Amazon yesterday, the brand is Andoer. I'm so excited and I can't wait for it to get here, tho it is my first one, I do hope that the sound quality is good!! I just love the sound of kalimbas and how relaxing anything you play on it can be!!!

[@ryuuuie]

Oh ur so preettyy may god bless you And the editing is amazing

[@SamSalvador]

Aww thank u! I'm glad you liked it 💕

[@ttphat1005]

This vid did a great job on Kalimba analysis. As a kalimba user for 2 years, I fell in love with hollow kalimba more. I dont like to play kalimba indoors, it feels better and keeps my mind in peace when i play it outdoors and expecially at the green field, countrysides or when i go hiking. Also my bunny hate it when i play indoors, because the echo make him stress, but she likes to stay near me and enjoy the sound when i play it outdoors. And with my experience, if you go for a Kalimba, just go straight to 21keys one. The key is thinner and the tone is so good. And it can play both 17 keys and 21 keys song.

[@Thysillia]

I just got my first kalimba. I probably should've watched this first. I could not resist that cat shaped acrylic kalimba. I got a cheap one and I think maybe its not a super good brand, but Im okay with that for my first one cause I want to try out if its for me before I invest any large sums of money. Thank you for the helpful video, Im gonna keep the info from this in mind if I decide to get a different one.

[@rachelcookie321]

How is it? Did you find that it ended up working out ok?

[@natashamillerrouse7327]

Thank you, Sam! Very helpful and straightforward.

[@Kalimbachimes]

the amount of research youve made for this tho :0 awsome!!

[@MAI_CHAN69]

I love how instead of talking , you are explaining and showing everything

[@hahaha-hu6bu]

Was just going to buy my first Kalimba without any knowledge. Am really grateful that i came across this video

[@PriyankaShaw0407]

As a beginner, I found this video to be best from everything . Thanks !

[@ckind2098]

This is really helpful, thank you Sam!

[@natejsong]

Just discovered this instrument and I really needed this thanks!

[@mailamarasigan662]

Same! I’m somehow frustrated finding the right instrument for me and I just fell in love with this!!! I ordered and soo excited to have it!

[@Dani-ds2uz]

Das war sehr informativ, vielen Dank.

[@Corazon806]

I want to thank you for the variety of images you used in this video. My attention span is very short. The animations and different shots you used kept me interested, you even included recommendations. Amazing video. Thank you for your efforts x

[@SamSalvador]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video :D it was all worth making those extra animations!

[@solkels_z4794]

man this is the best purchase guide on the entire youtube, not only about kalimba.😮

[@BakaZoraWasTaken]

Can I just say thank you for these videos, I wanted to get into playing the Kalimba but was worried I wouldn't know where to start, but looks like I won't have an issue at all!

[@SamSalvador]

I'm happy you found my videos helpful! :D I really try to help people get into the instrument and always try to make videos with beginners in mind. I myself was a bit intimidated when first starting out and there wasn't much resources that provided me the information I needed since I just got the Kalimba as a gift, my first Kalimba had dead tines yet I didn't know about it 5 months after playing it.

[@smilenana4537]

Thx a lot ❤. Now I know what I'm going to buy,u really helped me. +u r so beautiful & cuuuute😩✨.

[@BavaniReviews]

What an impressive video! This deserves a heck load of views. I have never seen any other guide that’s this well-presented and well-written. Subscribed!

[@larrymannino444]

Terrific review! Seriously, great attention to detail, execution - and viewer need! - plus terrific production quality. New to Kalimbas, looking to buy one as a gift, and got lucky as yours was the first video I chose - all done - thank you!

[@conniemiller5125]

I love the sound that comes from these instruments. Im thinking of getting 1.

[@Anna28-j7j]

I now decided to buy the Hallow one. I am about to learn playing it because it is light weight certainly to buy the acrylic when I get use to know it well enough.

[@helenwilliams6921]

Thank you so much, Sam! There is great information here! I am about to make my first purchase, and this video was so valuable!

[@edgyredgy4277]

This video is so well made! I just recently found out what this instrument was about a week ago and this video is such a great introduction to them! Leaning towards the hollow kalimba, but the acrylic one sounds really good as well! Thank you so much for the buying guide!

[@drender19]

Great video - thanks! Very straighforward & easy to understand. No unnecessary info.

[@angelearichardson5555]

Amazing video! This was extremally helpful in my decision to buy my first Kalimba!! The beginning introductions of what to look for and the layout of what you get for each one you recommend was very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you so much for this video! You just gained a new subscriber!

[@delightfulonion234]

This helped a lot! After watching this, I can't stop watching your tutorials for Kalimba beginners like me. So, I subscribed! Thank youuuu!

[@SamSalvador]

Thank you delightful onion! :) I'm glad my videos help your kalimba music journey!

[@taphiro7436]

Thank you so much , i got my kalimba yesterday and I love it!! , now it's my hobby and i'm going to try other types of kalimbas ^^

[@FJohn-i9w]

Thank you for this video. I was going to buy an acrylic Kalimba but I was considering using it outside. Based on your recommendation I will go with the hollow type. Maybe I'll get an acrylic as well. I do love the sound of the acrylic better.

[@lemondragon2341]

I've been wanting to buy and learn kalimba, but had no clue where to start! This video made my research so much faster and easier, thank you!

[@thedorkarts4481]

Thank you so much!!! I want a kalimba for Christmas but I knew nothing about them (and neither do my parents) so this video saved me hours! TYSM!!!!!

[@SoniaTolson]

Five stars! This is very informative and enjoyable. Thank you!

[@eyraluna]

Love how you organized and edited the video. Thank you so much!!!!!! Im so exited to have one kalimba❤

[@watertune]

I just bought the cat-shaped one, and then I found this video looking for tutorials.. I resonate with you 😆

[@coryc1904]

This is a magnificent video on kalimbas for a beginner! Thank you much!

[@1tingWasEnough]

Thank you so much!! This video completely sums up the most important things to keep in mind :) It's not often that I find a video where I don't feel like i need to search for other vids on the topic!

[@h.s.l6875]

Amazing guide. Thank you, you really helped me choose a kalimba

[@stridersoft7991]

I first saw the Kalimba when a colleague of mine shared his hobbies with the team. Your video has provided me with a good introduction to the instrument. An excellent video, thanks.

[@willieboy8798]

very good demo on kalimbas ... good reminder on dead keys THAT is important!

[@NicoleM2108]

Wow! Thank you so much for this thorough and well thought out guide! I love percussion and want to add the kalimba to my collection but I was lost in how to start and what to consider. This covered everything! We can tell you are dedicated and I am sure you are a great player! PS - Thank you for mentioning the notes for smaller hands. That definitely makes a difference!

[@WakkasLove]

Easily the best and most helpful tutorial for kalimba beginners. Thank you!! For me, personally, I like how the acrylic looks, but the flatboard has the best sound for me.

[@alemar5810]

The best video I've watched. Straight to the point, concise, useful info. Thanks!

[@GracelynKluksdahl-g5b]

The kalimba is such a beautiful sounding instrument! I used to have the dulcimer, but it broke... now I'm leaning towards the kalimba instrument! ❤

[@iamningning]

thank you very much!! this helped me a lot. I'm a real newbie with small hands. I decided to buy flat board.

[@SamSalvador]

Glad I could help! ❤️

[@Kai-io6tg]

I just asked my mom to order me a kalimba and I’m so happy it will arrive on Monday

[@leiHouwei]

Naghahanap lng ako ng tips about buying a kalimba but crush nahanap ko 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ but anyway i have some trouble when it comes to sleep the napanood ko your voice is so calming kaya nakatulog ako ng maaga last night more power to you 👏🏻

[@kristynanovotna3132]

Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful 🤍✨!

[@lurklingX]

AMAZING video. *so* helpful!!! this is what new people need for sure. sound difference and pro/cons of shapes and materials.

[@theologiankid]

The video was aesthetically pleasing thank you so much for your effort and information that was useful, bless your soul

[@Overnighttattooist]

I wish I see before going buying

[@blanchedeannne9121]

Thank you for really putting effort on this. We really appreciate it. 😍

[@SamSalvador]

My pleasure 😊

[@darking-rayleigh]

Are you a Filipina? I just found out your channel because I'm interested in learning the Kalimba. More power!

[@michelle0945]

i can really tell how much effort and care you put into your videos. thank you! much love

[@SamSalvador]

I really appreciate this comment 💕 thank you for taking your time to leave it!

[@joshuamercado4637]

This is my first time seeing you on a vid. Keep it up ate ❤️

[@xiomaraespinoza9190]

This video really helped me! I found the perfect kalimba since I'm a beginner. Thank you!

[@shalomweston6562]

Great information. Would you be able to do a buying guide for the mini kamlimbas?

[@patriciakohler1297]

thank you for this, I'm researching one for my 8yo son, he already plays piano and drums and a tiny bit of gutair. He absolutely loves legend of zelda music, and I think this instrument and its portability would be great for him. I was having an extremely difficult time trying to sort out which to get him. (he gets a new instrument or accessory EVERY Christmas) Thank you so much!!!!

[@jadeheart95]

Absolutely awesome guide! This was so informative and incredibly helpful, thank you Sam.

[@SamSalvador]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nonfb]

Great video. Severely underrated channel

[@kabutoid]

Thanks to your video, the search for my first kalimba have narrowed down to the hollow one, and all that's left is whether my choice falls on lingting's or gecko's 👌🏻

[@nominae]

I think I have decided. Lingting k17a. Thank you!😊

[@PaulineHolm]

Really great Video. It helped by finding the right decision to buy the Kalimba. Thank you!

[@jhsdfjhgjh]

If all tutorials on KZbin were this beautiful, KZbin would be heavenly!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SamSalvador]

Aww, Thank you Sherry! Glad you appreciate this video :)

[@priscilamenjivar6741]

Wow this was such a well made video! I absolutely love your aesthetic! Could you make a video on how you edit your vids and make your animations? I love them.

[@user-nz5jz5rp3n]

Well done comparison with Soundcheck, thanks

[@kittyqueenofdoom]

Thank you! I was going to get a hollow but this one changed my mind! Definitely going with a 17 key flat! It will suit my needs much better. 😊🥰

[@KhylaAndrea]

Happy 30k subs!! 🤩🤩

[@SamSalvador]

Thank you! ☺️❤️

[@arisraven]

Very informative and blessed by your research on the kalimba recommendation