HOKEMA B7 Kalimba Thumb Piano Wide Tines Low Tones
- 7 pentatonic tines, tuned to C
- Deep E is the lowest note
- Wider tines for deeper tones
- American cherrywood body, stainless steel parts
- 7.04 ounces, 3.54 x 1.61 x 4.61 inches
- Beginner to experienced practice level
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A deep-toned kalimba whose wide tines give stronger vibrations in the hands, favored by therapists. Dimensions and body material are given inconsistently in the listing.
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ASIN: B0040QILTWModel: B7Category: Thumb Pianos
Overview
A therapist working with a patient may place this Hokema kalimba on the body and play, because wide tines and low notes carry strong vibrations. The pentatonic tuning means the notes always sound in harmony.
The wider tines make the tones deeper than on the sister kalimba of the same size, and the lowest note is the deepest the seller offers. The limitation is that the listing gives conflicting body material and size figures.
Who it's for
People who want the vibration against the body, and beginners who like an easy pentatonic layout, will use this. Anyone wanting bright, high-pitched sounds should choose a smaller-tined model.
Pros and cons
- Deep, resonant low tones
- Pentatonic tuning always harmonizes
- Strong vibrations felt in the hands
- Favored for therapy use
- Body material stated two ways
- Two sets of dimensions
- Case not mentioned
- Lowest tones only, no high range listed
Performance notes
Wider tines vibrate more slowly, which gives deeper tones and stronger vibrations the player feels in the hands. The sound is amplified by placing the instrument on a tabletop, a drum skin or another sounding board.
Specifications
| Model | B7 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 3.54 x 1.61 x 4.61 inches |
| Weight | 7.04 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | American cherrywood |
| Material | Stainless steel parts |
| Color | Natural |
| Other details | |
| Number of tines | 7 tines |
| Set Name | Pentatonic C |
| Sound Profile | Deep, resonant, pentatonic |
| Lowest note | Deep E |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I amplify the Hokema Kalimba B7?
Place it on or stick it onto a tabletop, the skin of a drum or any sounding board, which the description says significantly amplifies the sound.
What is the Hokema Kalimba B7 tuned to?
It is tuned to a pentatonic C scale across seven tines, so the sounds are always in harmony.
Is the Hokema Kalimba B7 good for beginners?
The description says playing is easy and intuitive and lists practice levels from beginner to experienced.
Is the Hokema Kalimba B7 made of stainless steel or wood?
The description names an American cherrywood body with stainless steel parts, while the spec table lists stainless steel as the body.