I will record bell like kalimba piano for an ethereal mood


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About this gig
I have a unique model of a kalimba (thumb piano) called a Sansula, made by Hokema in Germany. It is tuned to A minor and has incredibly beautiful, sustaining tines and are very pure sounding (see the examples in my profile). The tuning is fixed. It can also be played with a vibrato effect, but raising and lowering the drum head on a flat surface, which is a very nice effect.
This is a perfect instrument for creating ethereal music for meditation, ambient drone type music, textural scores, anime or video games or just accompanying a melody with a beautiful color (limited to the notes below).
Tuning (A0 = lowest note, A1 = one octave up, etc.)
A0 A1 B1 C1 C2 E1 E2 F1
I also own a Hokema B17 kalimba, which is nearly identical, but contains the entire key of C in over 3 octaves! The tone is similar, but it has a bit less sustain and character, and cannot do vibrato.
Get to know Chris Joye
Level 1
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceApr 2019
- Avg. response time2 hours
- Last delivery1 month
Languages
English

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FAQ
What is this made out of?
It is a wood frame, with animal skin cover with incredible sustaining metal tines.
How do you play it?
You play it like a traditional kalimba, with your thumbs. But, I've used other techniques such as brushes or getting a "tremolo" effect using a couple fingers.
Can you tune it to other notes?
Yes, but it requires manually unscrewing a lock bar and then retuning them all precisely. I have never tried this and a bit nervous to never get it to original tuning again.
7 reviews for this Gig
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D dmtnvz

United Kingdom
Chris helped me significantly improve the sound and performance of the kalimba in my track. I’m very happy with the collaboration and will definitely return for more, especially for bass guitar work.
Up to $50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?M mrznak
Repeat Client

United States
Chris can do anything! He is fast and amazing. Hire him whenever you can!
Helpful?U user08913834
Repeat Client

Norway
Thank you. I were looking for something soothing to calm me down and Chris nailed it at the first attempt. I am humble and thankful at the same time.
Helpful?R ristormuzik

United States
Great job! Excellent musicianship.
Helpful?1 person found this review helpful.M 
miki_shinseina

Germany
This was an incredible experience, Chris did exactly what I wanted. And also adjusted things that I criticized. He also worked super fast!
Helpful?1 person found this review helpful.
7 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Recommend to a friend
- Service as described
Sort By
D dmtnvz

United Kingdom
Chris helped me significantly improve the sound and performance of the kalimba in my track. I’m very happy with the collaboration and will definitely return for more, especially for bass guitar work.
Up to $50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?M mrznak
Repeat Client

United States
Chris can do anything! He is fast and amazing. Hire him whenever you can!
Helpful?U user08913834
Repeat Client

Norway
Thank you. I were looking for something soothing to calm me down and Chris nailed it at the first attempt. I am humble and thankful at the same time.
Helpful?R ristormuzik

United States
Great job! Excellent musicianship.
Helpful?1 person found this review helpful.M 
miki_shinseina

Germany
This was an incredible experience, Chris did exactly what I wanted. And also adjusted things that I criticized. He also worked super fast!
Helpful?1 person found this review helpful.

