Seeds Chromatic Kalimba Unboxing and Review | Extended Range Chromatic Kalimba

Today I am unboxing this brilliant extended-range, chromatic kalimba made by Seeds from Go Kalimba! You can grab it here on Amazon: amzn.to/3y1AShv or from the Go Kalimba website here: www.gokalimba.com/products/se... Use the code MOLLYKHAN for a discount!
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[@irbomusic]

Just got one today and I just wanna mention that this kalimba has a specific frame entirely built out of metal to make the lower rack accessible to the tuning hammer and while it's pretty neat, it comes with a bargain. The tines get SUPER out of tune when you play hard, which you may want in particular instances. Metal slides easier on metal then it does on wood. I got the kalimba to consider a future in busking and this flaw is quite major for what I intended to use it for. Major enough for me to consider returning it for a different brand.

[@MananaMan]

Finally I can play a tritone on a kalimba. In all honesty, dissonance sounds astounding on kalimbas 1. Because kalimbas are almost always consonant due to all notes on a kalimba being in the same key/relative minor 2. Hearing metal resonant against another piece of metal has such a mysterious and almost horror/tense effect which is almost completely against the whole purpose of 99% of kalimbas.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I love where you're going with this! I do love creepy music and strange sounds 😊

[@nathan-ou2oq]

as a jazz musician, I'm also going to find this useful

[@brysonwest93]

Thanks for your review. I love the Kalimba! I have three already, but I think a chromatic might be a great addition to my set. Thanks for your review.

[@MrEmemo]

I just found your channel and oh my God I'm in love!!! I'm not a musician but I do have been learning to play ukelele for a couple months now, I have had it for like two years but I never had the courage to pick it up just cuz I felt so frustrated but now that I take actual classes on an online music school I feel a lot more motivated! You seem like such a sweetheart and look so kind and I can only imagine how your students feel around you cuz just by watching your videos I feel so happy and motivated and safe it's out of this world! You make me excited to learn more and honestly I needed it cuz sometimes I see like people like taimane playing her uke like a godess and I think "wow I can't do any of that" but you know what? I'm gonna get there. She's been playing since she's like three but I declare here that me, an 18 year old with the tiniest bit of music knowledge(for now) will get there too.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

You absolutely will! I believe you are a musician if you are learning too 😊 Good luck on your journey, and thank you for the encouragement!

[@stevenallen943]

Thanks for all your videos! I play a lot off different musical Instruments as well and I enjoy watching your videos.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you 😊

[@hmbl-cb1be]

Molly, nice Kalimba! I am enjoying watching you with all your instruments. Thank you. Cynthia 😇

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rhynemusic4101]

Your review is really helpful, most people I see who review that on KZbin misses lot of points to discuss for they became a musician after they pick up their very first instrument (kalimba) yesterday.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Joseph_harpist]

Thank you for reviewing this Seeds 34 keys tines Kalimba. I also just got this one as well. I instantly in love with the first minutes of holding it. For me this is very affordable chromatic Kalimba apart from make it myself ones. After practice on them for 4 days, my wrist do get tired of holding it so I handle them by having it play on the table to reduce some weights. Currently practicing Bourrees from Cello suite no. III by Bach. Yours I think is even more glossy finishes than mine one.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Oh the idea of playing on the table is a good one! I have a very large kalimba I play that way, but it would work for this one too 😊

[@TheBlackhawkbrat]

Another informative video! Do you know if the Chill Angels chromatic kalimba has the same note placement as the Seeds one?

[@lowcountryhooper]

I bought one after watching your video and I love it. It has a great sound. I also like the extended base range. I’m going to have to write out my own tabs I think for pieces with accidentals. I read sheet music, but with the layout being different than what I’m used to (piano and harp) trying to read sheet music at the same time is a little to much for my brain. I like that the nonchromatic part of the kalimba is layed out like typical 17 key kalimba’s so you can use the same tabs. I have hand issues, but haven’t felt like the increased weight is a problem as long as I prop the bottom on something to play. Thanks for doing the review.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you so much for your thoughts! I'm so glad to hear the weight isn't too much. I think it's a pretty popular chromatic kalimba, so hopefully tabs will start cropping up soon! 😊

[@sprinklesprinkle5313]

Hi there! I’m trying to save to buy a kalimba, and I think this is the one I want, but I’ve seen a lot of negative reviews on it saying they go out of tune really quickly. Have you had this issue? I’m more worried about how much of a hassle tuning it would be than anything else.

[@natefringer]

I always wanted a 34 keys kalimba for it's easier to play song with half-notes. But it's still too pricey for me so i don't know wether it's really worth it or not 😆

[@RowanneIris]

I own a Seeds 34 key and I really think it's worth more than what I paid. Compared to other chromatics I've seen, the cost is very low. You could always just put away a little money each month and treat yourself one day. =)

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I think it really is! It's the most intuitive chromatic kalimba I've seen, and very high quality 😊

[@guylaineguylaine8114]

WoW I like it! Thank you! 👍

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you! It's a great kalimba 😊

[@victoriafacen1130]

Hi Molly, I’m new to Kalimba but I enjoy this little instrument so much. How can I purchase a Mugen 30 key Chromatic Kalimba.

[@allenfuller1700]

I just purchased this kalimba. It arrived Monday. My musical background is playing organ, piano, and keyboard for almost 40 years.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I hope you love it! It's a great instrument 😊

[@musicalmiscellany]

I've said it before but I just love that little corner with the piano and singing bowl and chimes and whatnot. It just looks like a great creative space...and this kalimba is a really interesting design. It sounds really good too. I'm assuming it's solid and not hollow (you might have said that and I just missed it). If so, that's a nice thick base. BTW, are those mermaid pants? LOL.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you 😊 it is solid and quite thick and I think that contributes to the weight!

[@SeekerLancer]

Once I get better at playing a basic kalimba I'm really interested in getting one of these so I can finally play sheet music without any headaches.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

It is perfect for playing music that wasn't written for kalimba 😊

[@dominiquemacalinao7213]

Hi Molly! Great review. Would you prefer this one-sided chromatic kalimba over the double-sided one? Thanks so much.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Great question! I think it really depends on what you're trying to play. For songs with lots of fast notes, the chromatic notes on the back might be easier, since you have more fingers to work with and you don't have to reach up with the thumbs. If you're a very visual person though, you might have trouble not being able to see those back tines, and the layered kalimba may be easier 😊

[@dominiquemacalinao7213]

@@MusicalMollyKhan that’s a very wonderful and helpful insight. 🤍 Watching your reviews for both kinds, I kinda noticed that the one-sided Seeds Kalimba sounded “richer” than the double-sided Kalimba Kings. I’m not sure though whether it’s really like that in real life. 😅

[@musaazul8591]

Do you have any opinion on BugsGear 36 key Kalimba? Ah yes , I just stumbled on your video! Thanks!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Yay! I hope it helps you make a decision 😊

[@musaazul8591]

@@MusicalMollyKhan Just arrived! Thrilled!

[@DianaTKalimba]

My favorite kalimba ❤️

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

It's so lovely 🥰

[@portwain]

Hi, did you make a comparison of chromatic kalimbas that you’re talking about in this video?

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I haven't gotten to that yet! That may be my project for next week 😊

[@adorable_anarchy2]

I have a high Tracy chromatic w the tines on back. It’s is kinda diff to get used to but I love kalimbas.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I have one with tines on the back too! It's tricky, but I can definitely see where it would be more useful in some situations.

[@nidyahashim]

Hye there Molly,this is a very interesting review on a very interesting kalimba😄so from what I understand from this video is that on this one particular kalimba I can play all songs that I play in regular 17 kalimba without having to adjust any keys right?I don't know much about music but I play my kalimba using provided tabs and some requires to adjust a few keys and I find it quite troublesome😆so due to that,I have 4 regular kalimbas in c,tuned in differently(I don't know the exact word for that,it's like ye kalimba is in c,and u adjust some tines say All the F to F sharp kinda stuff)..but if this one kalimba could do all the tricks than I think I should have one of this too😍

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Yes! You will be able to play all the regular songs in the key of C, but your F sharps etc will be up in the top row so you never need to retune 😁

[@nidyahashim]

@@MusicalMollyKhan okay I am so gonna get this one then😄thanks Molly😘

[@shimbaruna]

greatvideo,i hava question, whatisthe difference whe kalimba say "c tuned" or "b tuned". what tuned is your kalimba. Thanks

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Great question! A c tuned kalimba is in the key of C - so 1=C, 2=D etc. A B tuned kalimba is half a step lower, in the key of B, where 1=B, 2=C#, etc. 😊

[@PeteJohnson1471]

Hello Molly, Not so bad for me as I have a PC hooked up to my Stereo, but can imagine that phone users might be struggling to hear what you are saying. The Kalimba comes through loud enough, but your voice compared to the previous vids I had just watched was quite low. Anyway, as always, I enjoy watching your reviews and excitement at getting a new instrument to play.

[@guylaineguylaine8114]

I am very surprise. I listen that video on IPad and I understand very well.

[@PeteJohnson1471]

@@guylaineguylaine8114 That's good then.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I will definitely look in to this, I did get a new mic and have had a couple comments about the sound level. I'm not well versed in this stuff but I will try to figure it out! 😊

[@fartwrangler]

I wouldn't call numbering the tines "intuitive", especially when the numbering starts on B. And the natural notes are given sharp numbers which is, if anything counterintuitive. Just discovered taht it's solid body, though. That's a deal-breaker, unless it can be plugged in, and I don't see any electronics on it, either.

[@SoniaTolson]

Chill Angels has a 34 key chromatic as well. =)

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you! 😊

[@makenna_creativity]

I would love to purchase this, however I’m skeptical of tuning it. I’m familiar with tuning 17 Tine Kalimbas, but I’m wondering how do you tune the bottom row? It doesn’t seem accessible.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

It's a little tricky to maneuver in there, but it's not terribly difficult in my experience. There's a decent amount of vertical clearance between the two rows of tines. 😊

[@makenna_creativity]

@@MusicalMollyKhan Thank you!

[@fihrilkamal7296]

Interesting, I bought a kalimba for my little sister, it looks fun but somehow 17 notes seems to be quite limiting, this chromatic kalimba seems like really good solution.

[@zoebrugg7594]

How do you tune it?

[@LelleKidd]

Cool pants!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Aww thanks ☺️

[@gamez1]

hello, (my message was deleted i repost it) can you help me to understand the chromatic C layout of this kalimba. the 4 center tines of the 1st layer are not the sharp keys of the 4 center tines of the 2nd layer. so the whole layout is not really chromatic, but the product page says "Both layer together = 34 keys chromatic kalimba" but the C4# D4# E4# and F4# are missing so why do they talk about "34 keys cromatic"? thanks (sorry for my approximate english, im french)

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

That is a fantastic question! There are chromatic keys, but not for the lower octave as you noticed. They subbed those chromatic notes for some lower diatonic notes, so it goes down as low as a 21 key kalimba 😊

[@gamez1]

@@MusicalMollyKhan thank you! so i notice that it is an almost 2 octaves chromatic + 8 diatonic notes.

[@michaelbrown2220]

Does this chromatic Kalimba be also electric? If not, no worries, I can add a transducer like I did to my black Kalimba.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

As far as I know there is not an electric option :(

[@michaelbrown2220]

@@MusicalMollyKhan No problem. I’ll get a transducer and make that Kalimba electric. Thanks for the reply! 😊

[@yunasongmeriwether9913]

I brought it.. it is so great but I can tune 17 keys but other key so hard for me please help me

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Great question! Are you having trouble with the top of bottom layer?

[@MrHickman34]

💖

[@tootlingturtle7254]

Do you think this kalimba is a bad choice for a beginner? I'm familiar with piano so I was thinking a chromatic kalimba may be a good idea, but I don't want to make a $150 mistake!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

I think it's great if you think you want to stick with it! The nice thing about the double layer design is that it's easy to ignore the extra notes while you learn, but as a piano player, you would probably feel quite limited without them! (Imagine a piano with no black keys) 😊

[@robinmarks5638]

Now this would have been great if they would have made a hallow soundboard instead of a solid piece of wood. But great review of it!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Personally I prefer the solid board, but everyone has a different sound that they prefer 😊

[@ezekiel4415]

Mermaid with a Kalimba?!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Haha, yes! 😊

[@monsterx3055]

you could have cut 6 minutes out of this video and just played the thing