Learn How to Play Kalimba

Play and learn the Kalimba with easy-to-understand lessons, tutorials, guides and helpful kalimba resources!



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    Learn to play kalimba with the songs you know and love. Discover beautiful arrangements for all abilities, and start playing your first songs straight away.

  • Kalimba Guides

    Learn the fundamentals of kalimba with Sam’s easy to follow kalimba guides. Play the kalimba with step-by-step lessons that will build your foundation in your kalimba playing!

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    Find your kalimba resources from tab collections, song books, printable kalimba stickers and e-book guides for adults & kids!

The online learning community with inspiring lessons and guides to improve your skills in playing Kalimba music.

 
 

Learn Kalimba With The Songs You Love

Build your foundation and get started on the kalimba for free! Play along different levels of songs with easy-to-follow video tutorials of kalimba arrangements for beginner, intermediate and advanced.

 
  • Get accustomed to the kalimba and start playing your first songs straight away. This level will get you acquainted with this beautiful instrument, and teach you simple songs to make you comfortable with the kalimba.

  • After feeling comfortable and confident with the kalimba, you are ready for more complex song arrangements. In this level, you will learn songs that are arranged with both the lead and accompaniment which make songs feel more complete!

  • Take your kalimba playing from good to great as you learn how to play complex arrangements. Enhance your technique and tab reading further by mastering rhythm with lengthy fast paced songs.

Free guides and lessons to learn kalimba faster and easier!

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Free Song Tutorials

Practice your knowledge on the kalimba by playing the songs you know and love. Discover beautiful arrangements for all abilities, from beginner to advanced players. Practice notes and chords of your favorite songs accompanied with tabs and easy-to-follow kalimba tutorial videos.

 

Essential Reading Material

Our expanded reading material is like extra credit. Boost your confidence, receive little-known tips, and learn more about the kalimba to accelerate your progress even more.

FAQs: How to Learn Kalimba

  • Learners of all levels and backgrounds can easily grasp beginner kalimba concepts. Challenging topics like reading music will take a little more time and effort to master, but with the right resources and strategies, learning the kalimba doesn’t have to be hard. Make sure you stick to your practice schedule, set reasonable goals, and have an experienced and knowledgeable kalimba teacher. Each one of these tips will make mastering the kalimba easier than you think!

  • The answer to this question all depends on the student. Different students have different learning styles and goals. The amount of time available in your daily schedule for practicing the kalimba will also greatly affect how long it takes you to improve. If your goal is to be able to play a few songs comfortably on the kalimba, then you can expect it to take roughly one year to reach that level.

  • As long as you can move your hands and fingers, there’s no wrong time to start learning the kalimba! For most children, this is typically around age 5. If you’re a parent wondering if your child is too young to take kalimba classes, here are some things to look for.

    Hand Size: Will your child’s hands hold the kalimba comfortably?

    Finger Dexterity: Can your child comfortably move each of his or her fingers?

    Desire to Learn: Does your child already enjoy music?

    If you’re an adult wondering if you’re too old to learn how to play kalimba online, we have some good news - it’s never too late to explore your musical side. Your ability to play won’t be limited by your age, but by your persistence and determination to learn.