First of all, it’s recognized in the market that the best-selling gecko is the gecko, and the longest being Kalimba is also the gecko. The sound and feel are indeed very good, but the price is relatively high. You get what you pay for, and it’s a miscellaneous brand. The sound is not empty at all. I have tried many brands myself, and finally, I chose Gecko Kalimba..
What is the pronunciation principle of Kalimba?
The sounding body of the Kalimba is composed of elastic metal strips of varying lengths on the top, and wood or gourd melons are used as the resonance box on the bottom. The metal shrapnel indicates its range, and the more shrapnel, the wider the range of this Kalimba. There are many types of sound ranges available in the market. The 17-tone Carlimba is the one with the most styles and the widest selection of shapes on the market. Kalimba is mainly used for accompaniment. When playing, you need to hold the piano in both hands, and then use two thumbs to play. When the thumb is pressed and released, the steel sheet will vibrate and make a sound. It also has the nickname "Thumb Piano" mainly because of this.
How does Kalimba play glide?
The direction of portamento is generally from the bass to the treble of the keyboard (the left thumb slides to the left, and the right thumb slides to the right). Hold the keys with your fingernails, touch the keys with your fingertips and nails, and then slide across each key in turn to make a sound. When you start practicing portamento, don't be too impatient. Slide over and play the keys one by one to make the portamento sound even, and then slowly increase the speed to practice. When portamento is used, the angle between your fingernails and the keys should not be too large, otherwise, it will produce more scratching noises without playing the keys. It takes time to practice portamento well.
What's the matter with Kalimba two-tone playing?
Playing dual-tone means that two thumbs play two different keys at the same time. The two tones may be adjacent or non-adjacent. If they are not adjacent, use both hands to play together. If adjacent, use portamento or play with both hands. The frequency of two-tones in the performance spectrum is very high.
The collection and arrangement of this basic Kalimba knowledge are for beginners to better grasp and can help you get started. If you are still interested in the knowledge of Kalimba instruments, please contact us. Homepage of Gecko Kalimba and Gecko Kalimba: https://www.gecko-kalimba.com/, our E-mail: peter@gecko-musical.com
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Post time: Jun-18-2021