Windshield Wiper Method - Kalimba Lesson Tutorial

Hello everyone! In this video, I explain how to use the 'Windshield Wiper' method on the Kalimba, a technique that can transform your playing! In this particular video, I use the 17-key Kalimba tuned to C Major from Muspor. I cover what the Windshield Wiper method is, useful warm ups with it, and how to apply it into a song. Share this video with others who will find it useful! Thanks for watching :)
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[@CatMcMAC]

Great tutorial. You're right, there's nothing like this on youtube, yet it is so helpful to beginners. Thank you for posting this video!

[@KalimbaCam]

Thank you! So glad you found it useful :)

[@librosconpablo6761]

Very useful, thank you!! 🤩🤩

[@glassheart4121]

My kalimba will be arriving this week. Can’t wait to try it out

[@kasskalimba9451]

I taught myself how to do this, but I didn't know what it was called. Thanks!

[@KalimbaCam]

No problem! Glad I could help :)

[@michellemccarthy2667]

Thank you so much I just got my Kalimba and been wading through various tutorials. But I think I enjoy you rs the best. I learn alot from you and I can follow along. Thank you for taking the time to do these. :)

[@ixchelpalma6945]

Hi, I got my firts kalimba today, and your videos are the best for learning, Thankyou!!!!!!!

[@61keypiano]

Arpeggiated chords, love it.❤🎉 I just got my first flat board kalimba after starting out on a hollow body. I think this technique will work exceptionally well with this type of kalimba.

[@NiKaHikari]

This is awesomeeeee

[@carolsmith3467]

Thank you...just got my Kalimba, your lessons are great!!!

[@KalimbaCam]

Thanks! Great to hear :)

[@art_with_set]

Hello, I have ordered mine, and I am searching for how to learn. How did you started?

[@terriepasterchek74]

Very informative. Thank you for making this tutorial. You’re the best Cam!

[@KalimbaCam]

Thank you! My pleasure :)

[@alexisromano4110]

oh wow, your video quality is amazing and also your tutorials! i hope you make more soon because your videos have really been helping me :)

[@KalimbaCam]

Thank you! :)

[@puppiesinblankets2105]

Thanks for the tutorial! ☺️

[@KalimbaCam]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Ira.1]

This is great! Couldn't find this anywhere else. Thanks 💜 New subscriber!

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing :)

[@agernerfal]

This will be very useful to me, and it will take lots of practice to master. I haven’t even heard of this wet hood until now, so thanks

[@KalimbaCam]

Glad the video helped you 👍

[@szoketimi]

Thank you so much, it helped a lot!

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped you.

[@Brynja24]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@wesamhamdi82]

Thank you so much you just answered a question that was always in my mind when I see others' Kalimba tutorials . The sheet music is something different from the played music!! Thanks again

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome! Glad to hear that it helped you.

[@Error-tr9ke]

I need my fingernails for this. WHY DID I TRIM MY FINGERNAILS???

[@demise138]

I got extra if you still need em 😅😮

[@SunfireSG]

This was super helpful thank you!

[@KalimbaCam]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@jb8517]

Thank you!

[@namu1e]

Thank you so much !

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome!

[@austinndungu9646]

Good quality content, really appreciate the intricate chicken

[@coldnicole9214]

Thank you! I been having trouble playing multiple notes.

[@craftykat]

Thank you so much.

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome!

[@PortelaJulie]

Thank you so much

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome!

[@kirbyfreek]

Was wondering how to do glissando / arpeggiated chords on kalimba. nice

[@juliam28]

"Even if you're a beginner" Me: what is a C major...? Hahahahahha

[@aishaaquino6044]

Same..🤣

[@BLUE-qd6wh]

help if anyone knows pls explain 😭

[@Imm23743]

C Major in this context is a chord. A chord is multiple notes grouped together. C major is the combination of the notes C, E and G. ON the Kalimba, assuming you're on normal tuning, the middle note is a C. The note next to is an E and the note next to E is a G. So, if you play those three notes using windshield wiper, you are playing a C Major chord :) It's okay to not know. I only because I compose and have an understanding of music theory.

[@juliam28]

@@Imm23743 thank uuu! I know the notes on the kalimba cuz i have one but i know nothing about music hahahhahaha

[@jessl5106]

Omg this is exactly what I was thinking

[@thismemegan]

Thank you so much for all your videos! Just bought a kalimba and I'm enjoying your videos very much!!

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome! Glad you like them :)

[@mendozavillarjenifer4851]

Thank you uwu

[@KalimbaCam]

You're welcome :))

[@sunnyscott4876]

This is interesting but it requires a lot of hand eye coordination. It sounds great and adds a lot to a basic melody. How do you translate it to other simple songs? Thanks for the helpful videos! 💖🌻🌿🌻💖🌻🌿 I have only had my kalimba for a couple of weeks.

[@inakalimba9428]

You seem to have an understanding of music theory, thanks for relating piano to kalimba . C-maj .

[@peggygant213]

Just received my Kalimba, love it! I would like to accompany a dulcimer tuned in D. I've tried to transpose Kalimba tab from C to D but it doesn't sound right. Any ideas for me?

[@terriepasterchek74]

Jam you’re so patient and informative. It gives hope to us beginners. I put my Kalimba down because it’s out of tune. Do you have a tutorial on tuning?

[@KalimbaCam]

Hi Terrie. Thanks for the positive feedback! I try my best to be as informative as I can. I do have a tutorial on tuning during my 'How To Play Kalimba' video that you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2izlaCeZ9SraMU

[@terriepasterchek74]

OMG I didn’t mean to say Jam, I meant to say Kam. So sorry, no disrespect. Thanks for all of your wonderful encouragement.

[@nanonatronaviation6007]

could you do a tutorial on how to find out the chords to play with this emthod?

[@edisonwacc]

Thank you very much. These training and explanation are very helpful! I am very new to playing instrument. I do have two quick questions: 1) do we play the corresponding chord for the note that we play? For example, if the note is C, we play the C major chord? 2) does the octaves matter when we play the right chord? for example, if we are playing note C2. Does it matter if I play C4 chord or C2 Chord? Thanks a million.

[@arjunsureshvarma2021]

i dont think that matters, if you want to play a c major chord, then you can use both of the full c's, to make a proper chord instead of one. and if you want to play a different chord, like c#, you might wanna change the tuning

[@arjunsureshvarma2021]

tips kalimba made a great video on chords

[@edisonwacc]

Zintaoc of Zintaoc thank you very much!

[@manasvineiiiii]

Hey. I can't really grow out my nails, is it okay if I try this method using fake nails ?

[@linedpaper5374]

thanks for the video! i'm curious, have you ever encountered the windshield wiper method being done in a downwards direction, as opposed to upwards? i'm not certain it's even possible with one's fingers actually

[@KalimbaCam]

Hi there. The windshield wiper method is usually only used upwards as it is quite hard to make a sound in a downwards direction and the sound doesn't come out nicely in a downwards direction.

[@linedpaper5374]

@@KalimbaCam that definitely makes sense. thank you for your response!

[@mrinalini88]

I'm finding it very hard to strum a chord, the tone simply falls flat when I try. 😔 Not sure what I'm missing, any tips please? 😔

[@steflondon88]

I don't know why, but I find it hard to do this! (especially when going left). I can't seem to slide it right. (I think tines are not all even and are like higher lower higher, etc.) but people seem to be able to do it lol.

[@danelove5120]

Mahalonation

[@theskedc]

I dont get how you can ad this to a song? Can you help

[@Marsmielle]

is this different from glissando?

[@robertrijkers4923]

it's the same... but named for the dumdums

[@Dulcietta_LilliaClarke]

I can just picture Ravel, Rachmaninoff and Liszt's faces at either glissando or portamento being called the windshield wiper technique, as if slide or sweep was not bad enough.... LOL

[@beckywilliams9953]

So when doing this technique do you ony slide over three tined at a time as a rule???

[@KalimbaCam]

Usually, you would only use it for three tines. However, you can play four tines (this will often create a 7th chord) or more depending on the song.

[@sreihart]

This wasn't as clearly explained as your warm-up exercises video, but I guess if I watch it over a few times it will make more sense. Thanks for helping us beginners!

[@Jacynth]

doing this technique grounds the tip of my thumbs. does anyone have tips for that?

[@Prawnii]

grow your nails

[@sends2aaron]

I hope that your piano has been tuned in the two and a half years since you filmed this video.

[@KalimbaCam]

No comment

[@gregarious1532]

Can you play kalimba with eyes closed? Like with a piano

[@amyx231]

Isn’t this basically broken chords? I’m trying to learn to play 2-3 notes at once right now.

[@KalimbaCam]

Yes, that is pretty much what it is.

[@icerivermadeofvinegar8593]

Wasn't called the glissando technique or something?

[@KalimbaCam]

Yes, it can also be called the glissando technique.

[@miramei2119]

>< so hard. I dont even know abt chords

[@rambuwong]

My left thumb can’t do it!!!😭

[@shinygranger1593]

Same i cant😷😩

[@MiauMichigan]

@@shinygranger1593 keep practicing! I'm left handed so I couldn't do it with my right hand. After a month I can do it with both :) Just keep going and you'll get better

[@shinygranger1593]

@@MiauMichigan okey. Thank u. Btw im left handed too but i just cant do it at the right 😂

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Traductions....,

[@sunshine-yr4qw]

Who came up with a world ajeson???? This should never exist

[@Danka42]

So... How to play kalimba: Step 1. Learn to play piano

[@sergiyp8475]

Thank you!

[@KalimbaCam]

welcome!

[@vickieevenson9309]

Thank you!

[@KalimbaCam]

welcome!