{"title":"Chromatic Kalimba","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kalimba-34-key-seed-walnut-double-layers-with-case","title":"Kalimba 34 Key Seeds Chromatic w\/Case","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4300e;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#00429a\"\u003eKalimba Unlike Anything You Have Played Before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #305907;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#2e6b31\"\u003e34 Key Chromatic Kalimba \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Seeds 34 key chromatic kalimba. It's unique, creative and different, unlike anything you have played before. This chromatic kalimba is suitable for any style of music, even jazz. In addition, it has a range of 3 kalimbas combined (see image for the scale arrangement).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay the lower layer\u003c\/strong\u003e = the standard 17 key kalimbas (C major)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay the lower layer + 4 tines in the middle of the top layer\u003c\/strong\u003e = the standard 21 key kalimbas (C major)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay both layers together\u003c\/strong\u003e = A chromatic kalimba that ranges over three octaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern take on the traditional African instrument fits anyone's musical tastes. So don't let those kalimbas with only a few keys stand in your way of playing any song you like! Instead, you need this Chromatic Kalimba, which presents incredible chromatic tones for today's musician who loves experimenting and creating new melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#ad001f\"\u003eHigh-End Material\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade with top-quality walnut wood. Walnut yields excellent balance and comes with tonal characteristics that fall between rosewood and mahogany. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWalnut also starts a little deeper on the low end, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003einitially giving it a slightly woodier sound than koa. 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It's unique, creative and different, unlike anything you have played before. This chromatic kalimba is suitable for any style of music, even jazz. In addition, it has a range of 3 kalimbas combined (see image for the scale arrangement).\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/0876\/5861\/files\/CHROMETIC.png?v=1781849166\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern take on the traditional African instrument fits anyone's musical tastes. So don't let those kalimbas with only a few keys stand in your way of playing any song you like! Instead, you need this Chromatic Kalimba, which presents incredible chromatic tones for today's musician who loves experimenting and creating new melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/0876\/5861\/files\/CHROMETIC_1.png?v=1781849570\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hluru Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163609567397,"sku":"KAL-HL-34-TOL","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/0876\/5861\/files\/hluru-music-38-key-chromatic-kalimba-kalimba-chromatic-38-key-hluru-tree-of-life-w-case-1245218942.jpg?v=1781854478"},{"product_id":"hugh-tracey-chromatic-kalimba-34-key-double-sided","title":"Hugh Tracey Chromatic Kalimba 34 Key Double Sided","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #036a10;\"\u003eHugh Tracey Kalimba – A Timeless Musical Legacy Handmade in Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting sounds of Africa with our Hugh Tracey Treble Kalimba, a masterpiece of musical craftsmanship. Originating from the innovative vision of ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey, this iconic instrument embodies over half a century of African musical tradition merged with modern acoustics.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #af0909;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 Key double sided versatility: 17-note treble diatonic C major on one side, and 17 chromatic notes on the other side. spanning 2.5 octaves from C4 to high E6, offering a wide range of musical expressions. 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Expertly crafted from high-quality Okoume wood, this chromatic kalimba not only offers a luxurious aesthetic but also boasts a lightweight design that outmatches most others on the market. It's ideal for musicians seeking both quality and portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(187, 31, 0);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(187, 31, 0);\"\u003eUnparalleled Range and Versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 41-key layout spans three full octaves, from F3 to F6, including all sharps and flats, providing an expansive sonic palette. 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