How To Play Kalimba : Playing Techniques And Step By Step Instructions With 28 Songs

How To Play Kalimba: Playing Techniques And Step By Step Instructions With 28 Songs

This meticulously crafted book is designed to take you from a beginner to a proficient kalimba player. Whether you're completely new to music or have prior experience, the detailed instructions and innovative techniques will empower you to create beautiful melodies on this mesmerizing instrument.

Inside the pages of this book, you'll find:

- A concise history and introduction to the kalimba, delving into its cultural significance and the various types of kalimbas.

- An in-depth exploration of the kalimba's unique parts, giving you a solid understanding of how this instrument produces its distinctive sounds.

- Step-by-step instructions for basic techniques, including proper finger placement, hand positioning, and playing techniques such as thumb rolls and fingerpicking.

- Practical tips for getting started and developing your skills, offering guidance on effective practice routines, posture, and hand exercises to improve accuracy and timing.

- A selection of easy songs tailored specifically for beginners, with detailed explanations of finger placement and melodies. These songs will build your confidence and help you develop a strong foundation in kalimba playing.

- Gradually progressing to more challenging songs, the author introduces advanced techniques like harmonics and chord progressions, allowing you to expand your repertoire and unlock the full potential of the kalimba.

-Among the songs you will learn are:

1."Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" - Traditional

2."Happy Birthday" - Traditional

3."Mary Had a Little Lamb" - Nursery Rhyme

4."Row, Row, Row Your Boat" - Nursery Rhyme

5."London Bridge is Falling Down" - Traditional

6."Jingle Bells" - James Lord Pierpont

7."Amazing Grace" - John Newton

8."Ode to Joy" - Ludwig van Beethoven

9."Hush, Little Baby" - Traditional

10."You Are My Sunshine" - Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell

11.Old MacDonald Had a Farm

12.Pop Goes the Weasel

13.The Wheels On The Bus

14.Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

15.This Old Man

16.Brahms' Lullaby

17.Yankee Doodle

18.Frère Jacques

19.It's Raining, It's Pouring

20.Rock-a-Bye Baby

21.Skip to My Lou

22.The Muffin Man

23.Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

24.Three Blind Mice

25.The Itsy Bitsy Spider

26.Hot Cross Buns

27.Hickory Dickory Dock

28.A-Tisket, A-Tasket

Whether you aspire to perform on stage, entertain friends and family, or simply find solace in the enchanting melodies of the kalimba, this book is your ultimate companion.