The Newlam 17 keys Kalimba thumb piano is made with such “rigorous” selection of materials. I’m sure the “ore steel bars” really make a huge difference.
The keys are embossed with letters and notes, how revolutionary! I mean, who needs those boring sticker notes on other finger pianos? And let’s not forget the “Hand-rest Curve Design” that is just so ergonomically correct. Because we all know how important it is to have the perfect angle while playing a thumb piano.
Only 5 minutes to learn a song, can you believe it? Just place your order and you’ll magically receive play guidance and tips to become a master in no time. It’s suitable for beginners, kids, and professionals, so basically anyone with hands.
Oh, and let’s not forget all the amazing stuff you’ll get with your purchase. Not only the thumb piano, but also a tune hammer, instruction book, stickers, flannelette bag, and cleaning fabric. You can even get an additional electronic songbook for free! Just contact us and we’ll hook you up.
What about Kalimba Thumb Piano?
- Newlam 17 keys Kalimba thumb piano is made with high-quality materials and ore steel bars
- The keys are embossed with letters and notes, different from other finger pianos
- Hand-rest Curve Design for ergonomic playing
- Easy to learn a song in 5 minutes
- Suitable for beginners, kids, and professionals
- Product includes thumb piano, tune hammer, instruction book, stickers, flannelette bag, cleaning fabric
- Additional electronic songbook available for free
- 180 days warranty and unconditional return guarantee
- Contact customer service if not satisfied with the instrument
DR_SG –
Must go this product. I am so happy with my purchase. Worth buying.
Sylvia –
Fast delivery! This item has such a beautiful sound of peaceful bliss. Thank you for making such a nice, quality item. Its going to be fun learning to play songs!
Ryan Bach –
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 I was so inspired by the Kalimba cover songs in youtube and I wanted to have for my own. Checked Amazon to buy there were tons of options but this one here locked because of the smooth curves, the grip and some product video in youtube i checked it sounded well. Of course there was a delay in delivery due to the pandemic restrictions but it was totally worth the wait. I have already recommended to friends and family.
Note:
Playing Kalimba is not that easy even if you have piano basics, but trust me if you hit the groove rite its going to be fun playing it. I am totally loving it.
Thanks to the manufacturers for the firm grip and the amazing sound that it produce. Thanks to Cart2India for the delivery and Amazon for listing it.
Vanessa Monteith –
Delivered on time, with information and a downloadable music book, easy to play from day 1, the teenagers love it!
Halloween Party Favors –
The instrument itself is beautiful to look at and listen to. It is a lot of fun to play. It comes with 2 colored sets of stickers and a single sticker sheet with all the notes on them. The issue is with the sticker with the notes. You have to cut them very thin to try and get them on the tine and even then some letters you have to cut off otherwise they over hang. The stickers really should have been pre cut to fit. Mine looked so bad by the time i was done i took all the stickers off and threw them away. I found a really nice galaxy themed set that is pre cut here on amazon for $7. I would still recommend buying this just order a separate set of stickers at the same time
Andre –
I fell in love with the sound of the kalimba after 1st hearing it on many of my favorite Earth, Wind & Fire band’s tunes. I decided to order this one due to high ratings and the very affordable price. I am still in the 1st stage of learning how to play it but very excited as well. It arrived in perfect condition and the color of the wood is just beautiful and the sounds from the keys are mellow and bright. Will be a new hobby for me.
Halloween Party Favors –
i’ve learned a thing or two on an actual piano as well as 6 years on the clarinet and a few things on the ukulele and guitar, so i figured this would be a fun little thing to play around with. it’s lightweight and compact, so it doesn’t take up hardly any space. i think the sound is really pretty and it comes with a little booklet with a couple of song walkthroughs so you learn some simple things on it.
Zero –
This little musical instrument has turned out to be both a surprise and a delight! I ordered it because I thought it would be so easy to play. For me that has not been true. HOWEVER, I am getting the hang of it and find that when I feel stressed, picking it up and picking out a tune helps me relax, and in those transitional moments when I don’t quite know what to do with myself, it’s there for me. It’s so portable, and friends and family enjoy playing it. I am so happy I got it! It could be the perfect gift for just the right person.
Crystal Todd –
My girlfriend LOVES this Kalimba, can take it anywhere since it’s so small and it comes with a nice case and looks very sleek. It’s definitely worth the small amount of money. (IT EVEN COMES WITH STARTER SONGS)
Gavin –
I am new to the kalimba world but this is awesome. It’s beautiful and great quality.
Miss CC –
The packaging was great! With the instrument comes with a basic knowledge booklet, a tuning hammer, two rubber thumb protectors, a cloth, a page with the warranty and a five minute song and some stickers for the keys. It is a very beautiful sounding instrument
It looks like it was made with love.
I’m assuming it was previously owned as there it grime in the crevice of the keys.
Miss CC –
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 Off the bat, I’m going to be reviewing this kalimba as a Starter/beginner kalimba and not as an extremely professional, high-end piece. I’ve been playing kalimba for a very short amount of time on my partner’s much more expensive alto kalimba and loving it. But the alto has fewer keys and the keys are set up opposite of a usual 17 key and finding tabs for the alto was very difficult. I’m someone who gets into hobbies and then drops them a few months, even weeks, later so I didn’t want to purchase a pricey kalimba if I wasn’t invested.
That’s where this kalimba comes in. For a little over $20, I figured I could mess around with it, see if I enjoyed the instrument before purchasing an expensive kalimba. I was extremely surprised by my initial impressions of this kalimba. The look of the instrument is absolutely stunning and the sound right out of the box is lovely. I believe I may need to tune the furthest keys as they are a little buzzy but, overall, you get a pretty solid piece for next to nothing cost-wise.
Pros
– Very inexpensive
– Beautiful appearance
– Classic, “music-box” sound
– Tune correctly out of the box (two keys are any exception)
– Lots of goodies (tuning hammer, manual and music tabs book, stickers for the keys, black bag for storage)
– Ergonomic shape with the side dents for your thumb to rest
– Like most kalimbas, learning the basic mechanics of how to play is very easy
– Engraved keys (the listing and many Q&As answered by the seller say the keys are not engraved but mine did come engraved and I think it is absolutely beautiful plus helpful)
Cons
– Multiple reviewers experienced the same damage from a crack starting at the soundhole and running to the base after a month+ of owning (I have not experienced this but will update if this happens)
– Tuning hammer feels it is made of cheap material (will see if this is a problem later on)
– No real paper trail on where this instrument was manufactured (may not be a con or even a care for many but knowing where your piece was made and exactly by who can be important for some)
– Does not include a pickup (this might be a moot point for many but, higher-end kalimbas, such as the alto kalimba from Kalimba Magic I first started playing on, have an electronic pickup for amps)
– No ability to request non-standard tuning (the vast majority of people want a kalimba tuned in Standard G. However, if you want a different tuning [aren’t confident you could do that yourself], you won’t be able to ask with any of the kalimbas found on Amazon for a different tuning like you can with other manufacturers like Kalimba Magic)
Pro/Con/Neutral
– Small (great for children and folks with small hands like me but might be annoying for someone with larger hands)
– Lightweight (again, great for children and small-handed folks but could be frustrating for someone who wants a hefty instrument)
– While gorgeous, I do question the quality of materials used. The craftsmanship is beautiful but, without knowing the specific source of all the material, it is difficult to provide feedback on the quality.
I’ve included a few pictures and a (poorly focused) video of the kalimba being played. You may be able to hear the “buzzy” or “fuzzy” end keys in the video but, overall, this was tuned wonderfully. Additionally, I have not tuned or done anything to the kalimba besides play it a few times. This is the sound out of the box.
I think this piece does the job for anyone test-running if they want a kalimba or not. It is very cheap which makes it easier to jump into; no pressure if you don’t enjoy it and decide to give it away, donate, or just leave it on your shelf to mess about with once every few months. For a starter kalimba (barring any sudden and random damage as other reviewers have experienced with this specific piece) I rate this 5/5. It has everything a starter kalimba should have at a price point that is very difficult to beat. Compared to other, high-end and professional kalimbas, it absolutely lacks in multiple areas but, if you’re just test-running this interesting and wonderful instrument, this little piece will help you explore. And, when you’re ready to upgrade to a professional kalimba, you won’t feel as though you wasted any money or time with this little cheapy buddy!