Lesson 1: How to Read the Ktabs and Introduction of Kalimba.

Take Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for Example

 Introduction of Kalimba:
Also known as a thumb piano, the Kalimba is believed to have been invented twice in Africa, although
when it was exactly first used depends greatly on what you call a Kalimba, as there are over a hundred
kinds. African slaves in Brazil were said to have had Kalimbas in the late 1700s but they eventually
disappeared.
The Kalimba/ mbira is an African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board (often fitted with a
resonator) with attached staggered metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking
the tines with the thumbs.

Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 2 – You Are

My Sunshine
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Jul 28 , 2018

Note: A little long thumb fingernail definitely helps to make the sound that comes out of it resonate pretty
clear and sweet; and also make your fingers feel no pain for long time playing. ^_^
Monophonic Version Ktabs
Playing Version Ktabs

If you are not good at reading Ktabs, here is the  Playing Numbered Notation Version for you. ^_^
If you know strings instrument like guitar or ukulele, then you will know chords.
Here is the playing and singing version with chords. ^_^
Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 4 – Kiss the
Rain
Playing Numbered Notation Version
Have a good life with Kalimba~
Ranch Beginners 17 key Kalimba Lesson 5 – Peppa Pig

Playing Numbered Notation Version

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU

1•-1 3 5 3
5•-3 5 7 5
1•-3 3 6 7 1

2• 3• 4•-4 6 1• 6
3•-1 3 5 3
2•-2 5 7 1• 2•

5 6-1 4 6 4
7-2 5 7 5
1•-1 3 6 3
2•-2 3•
4• 3•-1 3 5 3

2•-2 5 7 5
1•-1 3 5 7
1•-1-3-5