Magadi Kalimba M18 C Major
Price:
€65.20
Kalimba Magadi M18 — 18-Reed C Major Thumb Piano
The Kalimba Magadi M18 is a block-mounted lamellophone with 18 steel reeds tuned to C major, built on a solid cherrywood resonating chamber. The reeds are secured at a wide spacing, which allows clean articulation and precise pitch control across the instrument's three-octave range. This layout makes it accessible for both learners and experienced players working in composed arrangements or improvised settings.
Construction and Sound Character
Steel reeds mounted on a polished cherrywood block produce a bright, sustained tone that carries well in both intimate and amplified contexts. The spacing between reeds — wider than some compact designs — reduces the risk of accidental contact during play and gives each note room to ring clearly. This construction supports both simple melodic passages and layered, complex harmonic development.
Tuning and Musical Range
The instrument is tuned to C major across 18 pitches, spanning from E3 to A5. The layout follows a radiating pattern from the center outward, with the lowest note at the thumb position and pitches ascending alternately left and right. This arrangement is standard for thumb pianos and allows players to navigate melodies and chords without extensive repositioning.
Playing and Applications
You hold the instrument with both hands, using your thumbs to pluck the reeds downward and inward. The wide reed spacing permits both rapid single-note passages and sustained harmonic textures. The Magadi M18 is suitable for stage performance, studio recording, solo exploration, and accompaniment work. The C major tuning provides a stable foundation for composition and adaptation to alternative scales through individual reed adjustment.
What's Included
- Kalimba Magadi M18 with 18 steel reeds and cherrywood body
The thumb piano remains a primary melodic and harmonic instrument across African musical traditions and has become a versatile tool in contemporary world music and experimental composition.
Price:
€65.20
Magadi Kalimba M18 C Major — An 18-blade thumb piano in C major, handcrafted with a cherry wood body and steel tines that deliver bright, resonant tones with excellent sustain. Rooted in African musical tradition, this instrument spans over three octaves and suits beginners and experienced players alike, whether for solo performance, meditation, vocal accompaniment, or studio recording. A portable bridge between centuries of thumb piano heritage and contemporary musical expression.
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Magadi M18 - C Major
| Weight | 0,47 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Dimensions | 19,0 × 13,5 × 4,5 cm |
| Materials | Steel - Wood |
| Type | Board kalimba |
| Tines | 18 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 M18 — 18-Reed C Major Thumb Piano
The Kalimba Magadi M18 is a block-mounted lamellophone with 18 steel reeds tuned to C major, built on a solid cherrywood resonating chamber. The reeds are secured at a wide spacing, which allows clean articulation and precise pitch control across the instrument's three-octave range. This layout makes it accessible for both learners and experienced players working in composed arrangements or improvised settings.
Construction and Sound Character
Steel reeds mounted on a polished cherrywood block produce a bright, sustained tone that carries well in both intimate and amplified contexts. The spacing between reeds — wider than some compact designs — reduces the risk of accidental contact during play and gives each note room to ring clearly. This construction supports both simple melodic passages and layered, complex harmonic development.
Tuning and Musical Range
The instrument is tuned to C major across 18 pitches, spanning from E3 to A5. The layout follows a radiating pattern from the center outward, with the lowest note at the thumb position and pitches ascending alternately left and right. This arrangement is standard for thumb pianos and allows players to navigate melodies and chords without extensive repositioning.
Playing and Applications
You hold the instrument with both hands, using your thumbs to pluck the reeds downward and inward. The wide reed spacing permits both rapid single-note passages and sustained harmonic textures. The Magadi M18 is suitable for stage performance, studio recording, solo exploration, and accompaniment work. The C major tuning provides a stable foundation for composition and adaptation to alternative scales through individual reed adjustment.
What's Included
- Kalimba Magadi M18 with 18 steel reeds and cherrywood body
The thumb piano remains a primary melodic and harmonic instrument across African musical traditions and has become a versatile tool in contemporary world music and experimental composition.
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