Simple method on how to easily tune your kalimba to any scale/notes ( A Major,BMajor, C Major, D Major, E Major, G Major, F Major, Sharp notes c# d# f# g# a#…)
Update:
3/13/2022 – experimenting on adding more magnets to make the notes go lower
Demo:
Step #1: Buy Neodymium Magnets
You need 8pcs of “5mm x 1mm” and 8pcs of “3mm x 1mm” neodymium magnets.
Step #2: Tune your Kalimba to C Major. After tuning your kalimba to C Major, change all C to C# , D to D#, F to F#, G to G# and A to A# ). Use gString app for tuning.
Step #3: Add magnets to C,D,F,G,A keys/tines only. 1 pc of 5mm magnet per tine and 2pcs of 3mm magnets per tine . Make sure to place the big and small magnets alternately so it wont magnetize each other.
Step # 4: Slide the magnets to tune to your desired scale/note. Use gString app for tuning.
C Major – C D E F G A B
D Major- C# D E F# G A B
E Major – C# D# E F# G# A B
F Major – C D E F G B A# B
G Major- C D E F# G A B
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| SOLFEGE | DO | RE | MI | FA | SO | LA | TI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter Notes | C | D | E | F | G | A | B |
| Number Notes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
-Notes inside a parentheses (ex: (135) ) are played together (slide/glissando)
-The tabs/notes posted on this site are designed to be played on kalimba, but you can also play it on other instruments like: piano ,flute, recorder, ocarina , glockenspiel, clarinet, xylophone, otamatone, and etc. Simply use our online kalimba tab converter to convert the tabs/notes to SOLFEGE (do re mi) or letter notation (C D E).