Play the Alto Kalimba Using Your Mouse Pointer! Just rest the
tip of your pointer arrow on the end of the notes. Pausing it
there will show what note is being played. Try playing a tune!
The tuning on the kalimbas that we make is similar to likembe
tuning from Central African countries. Having to build up the
scale by alternating left and right puts thirds next to each
other, so that by playing two or more notes at once, even quite
big chords are possible. Train Your Brain! Psychologists will
attest to the importance of bilateral development in children -
that is - the development of both sides of the brain. Our right
brain controls our left side, and is responsible for our
intuition, creativity, inventiveness and lateral thinking.
Because we have to build up melodies on the kalimba using both
hands, we are forced to exercise our right brain. There are not
many activities in our modern lives which allow us to do this.