High range kalimba prototype An experiment with the top half octave for the chromatic kalimba, containing the tones F5 – C6, including the accidentals. So that is up to 2 octaves above the central C.
UncategorizedSingle Tong Gong to Germany This Tong Gong going to Germany, to be played in combination with some handpans.
Tong GongMore videos of the Linear Kalimba Here a few more videos that I hadn’t posted yet.
Linear KalimbaI have been working this summer on the Chromatic Kalimba; here some prototypes. Decided on using brass for the brackets and bridges, and using three compartments in the sound box. Range will be 3 octaves G2-G5.
Chromatic KalimbaI received the boxes for shipping and storing the linear kalimbas. They are made from sturdy 7mm double-ply corrugated cardboard.
UncategorizedMade this one for a musician in Belgium who requested this particular tuning: A – C – E – G – B – D. With the open thirds there is less of a tonal center. I had only a few days to play on it, but I found this simple but fun rhythm on it.
UncategorizedMoving… We have to change address, and of course my workshop has to come along. Luckily the new place has enough room for my tools and materials, and there I will continue with the kalimbas and mouth harps.
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Linear KalimbaAnother Jews Harp to Russia Oleg from Obertone requested another 5-tone Jews Harp. Here it is getting ready to be send.
Jew's HarpWordPress site live Going live with my wordpress site. If you see any glaring omissions, or have anything else to say, feel free to leave me a comment. Looks are similar to the old static site but now I can easily add blog posts and have comments.
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