DOBANI 17 Key Kalimba Thumb Piano
- 17 steel keys
- Red cedar body and resonating chamber
- Two vibrato holes on the back
- Case included
- Keys adjustable by tapping in or out
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A seventeen-key red cedar kalimba with vibrato holes and a case, for players who want a portable thumb piano they can tune by hand. The listing gives no tuning note layout.
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ASIN: B01LX4HNXNCategory: Thumb Pianos
Overview
Steel keys mounted on a red cedar box that acts as the resonating chamber are plucked with the thumbs, and two vibrato holes on the back can be covered and uncovered to shape the sound.
The reason to buy is the traditional wooden resonator with an adjustable steel key set and a case in the box. The limit is that the key layout and starting tuning are not stated.
Who it's for
A beginner or casual player who enjoys a small handheld instrument and is happy to tune by ear. Players who want a stated note layout should check other listings.
Pros and cons
- Red cedar resonator
- Starting tuning not stated
- Key layout not described
Performance notes
The wooden box acts as the resonating chamber for the plucked steel keys. Longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys higher ones, and tapping a key in or out changes its length and pitch. Covering and uncovering the vibrato holes with the fingers varies the sound.
Specifications
| Dimensions & fit | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.24 x 5.24 x 1.26 inches |
| Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item Weight | 0.65 lbs |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Metal |
| Body Material | Cedar, steel |
| Material | Red Cedar, Steel |
| Construction | Solid Red Cedar |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Case |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Kalimba (thumb piano) |
| Keys | 17 steel keys |
| Vibrato holes | Two, on the back |
| Measures | 7.25" x 5.25" x 1.25" |
Closest rivals on specs
HOKEMA Sansula Deluxe- Item Weight 1.1 vs 1 pounds (+10%)
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the DOBANI 17-key kalimba?
The description gives 5 x 7 inches and the specs table shows 7.24 x 5.24 x 1.26 inches, at 1.1 pounds.
How do I tune the DOBANI kalimba?
Tap a key in or out to change its length and pitch. The description says many tunings are acceptable, and tuning only matters when two instruments play together.
How do I play the DOBANI kalimba?
Rest it on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms, cover the vibrato holes, and pluck the keys with your thumbs.