HOKEMA Kalimba B9 Thumb Piano
- A minor tuning, extra tines tuned to B and F
- American cherrywood body
- 7.04 ounces, 3.54 x 1.61 x 4.61 inches
- Koshi Music Box listed as included component
- Beginner-friendly, all notes harmonize
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small cherrywood kalimba in A minor that sounds pleasant whatever the player touches. The included components entry is unclear, so confirm what ships with it.
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ASIN: B0040QILVKModel: B9Category: Thumb Pianos
Overview
Not a low-pitched thumb piano, this Hokema kalimba is tuned in A minor with extra tines for B and F. A small resonance body of American cherrywood carries the tines, and the vibrations are felt in the hands.
Every note harmonizes with the others, so beginners get a pleasing result straight away. The main limitation is the listing itself: the description is badly garbled in places and the included components field names only a Koshi Music Box.
Who it's for
A new player who wants an easy, harmonious instrument for quiet playing will find it simple to use. Someone who needs the exact tine count or accessory list from the listing should confirm with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Cherrywood resonance body
- Notes always harmonize
- Easy for beginners
- Small and light
- Tine count not stated
- Included items unclear
- Garbled description text
- Case not mentioned
Performance notes
Plucked tines vibrate the cherrywood body, and the player feels those vibrations through the hands. The A minor tuning with added tines for B and F means any combination of notes sounds in harmony, so beginners hear a good result quickly.
Specifications
| Model | B9 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 3.54 x 1.61 x 4.61 inches |
| Weight | 7.04 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Cherry wood |
| Material | Wood |
| Color | Natural |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Koshi Music Box |
| Other details | |
| Set Name | A minor, additional tines tuned to B and F |
| Item Type Name | Kalimba |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Hokema Kalimba B9?
The listing names a Koshi Music Box under included components, which is unclear. Confirm with the seller whether anything else ships with it.
What is the Hokema Kalimba B9 tuned to?
The listing gives A minor with additional tines tuned to B and F.
Is the Hokema Kalimba B9 a low-pitched kalimba?
No. It is tuned in A minor and the listing does not describe deep tones, unlike its wide-tined sister model.
Is the Hokema Kalimba B9 easy for beginners?
Yes. The listing says all the notes harmonize with each other, so beginners enjoy immediate success.