Magadi Kalimba M22 C Major
Price:
€73.85
Kalimba Magadi M22 — 22-Key C Major Instrument
The Kalimba Magadi M22 is a 22-key lamellophone tuned to C major, built from cherry wood with steel tines. It spans three octaves from E3 to E6, with the lowest notes positioned at the outer edges of the playing surface and the highest toward the center—a layout that encourages intuitive hand movement and melodic exploration.
Tuning and Range
This instrument is pre-tuned to C major, a diatonic scale that contains no sharps or flats. The three-octave span allows for both simple folk melodies and fuller harmonic arrangements. The lowest note is E3; the highest is E6, giving players access to a substantial pitch range without the complexity of chromatic tuning.
Construction and Materials
Cherry wood forms the resonance chamber and block, while steel provides the tines. This combination produces warm, clear tones with good projection. The solid wood body contributes to sustain and tonal character, while the steel tines respond consistently to both light and firm plucking.
Playing and Sound
You hold the instrument with both hands, thumbs and fingers plucking the steel tines downward toward your palms. A light touch produces soft, singing tones; firmer plucking generates fuller volume and presence. The diatonic C major tuning means that any note you play harmonizes with any other—an advantage for beginners and a foundation for more complex arrangements.
Musical Applications
The instrument suits meditative soundscapes, folk arrangements, vocal accompaniment, and music education. Its accessible tuning and responsive construction make it equally at home in a beginner's first explorations and in the hands of an experienced player developing harmonic depth.
The kalimba remains a central voice in the lamellophone family, played across African traditions and increasingly adopted worldwide as both a learning tool and a complete musical voice.
Price:
€73.85
Magadi Kalimba M22 C Major — A 22-tine thumb piano tuned in C major, spanning three octaves from E3 to E6, with an intuitive layout that places lower notes at the outer edges and higher notes toward the center. Crafted from cherry wood with steel tines, this instrument offers warm, crystalline tones suited to both beginners exploring their first melodies and experienced musicians seeking accessible harmonic depth. The ergonomic design and ready-to-play tuning make it equally at home in meditative soundscapes, folk arrangements, vocal accompaniment, or music education. A portable gateway to the resonant world of African-inspired lamellophones.
| Weight | 0,10 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Dimensions | 19,0 × 12,5 × 6,0 cm |
| Materials | Cherry wood - Steel |
| Type | Board kalimba |
| Tines | 22 Tines |
| Tuning | C major |
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Kalimba Magadi M22 — 22-Key C Major Instrument
The Kalimba Magadi M22 is a 22-key lamellophone tuned to C major, built from cherry wood with steel tines. It spans three octaves from E3 to E6, with the lowest notes positioned at the outer edges of the playing surface and the highest toward the center—a layout that encourages intuitive hand movement and melodic exploration.
Tuning and Range
This instrument is pre-tuned to C major, a diatonic scale that contains no sharps or flats. The three-octave span allows for both simple folk melodies and fuller harmonic arrangements. The lowest note is E3; the highest is E6, giving players access to a substantial pitch range without the complexity of chromatic tuning.
Construction and Materials
Cherry wood forms the resonance chamber and block, while steel provides the tines. This combination produces warm, clear tones with good projection. The solid wood body contributes to sustain and tonal character, while the steel tines respond consistently to both light and firm plucking.
Playing and Sound
You hold the instrument with both hands, thumbs and fingers plucking the steel tines downward toward your palms. A light touch produces soft, singing tones; firmer plucking generates fuller volume and presence. The diatonic C major tuning means that any note you play harmonizes with any other—an advantage for beginners and a foundation for more complex arrangements.
Musical Applications
The instrument suits meditative soundscapes, folk arrangements, vocal accompaniment, and music education. Its accessible tuning and responsive construction make it equally at home in a beginner's first explorations and in the hands of an experienced player developing harmonic depth.
The kalimba remains a central voice in the lamellophone family, played across African traditions and increasingly adopted worldwide as both a learning tool and a complete musical voice.
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