Meinl 8 Notes Solid Walnut Kalimba

As a music therapist i really wanna add some variety in the musical instruments we use, and i right now when i choose one i only have two things in mind: being easy to play and creating a beautiful sound effortless.
This kalimba nails it, it's a great start, it doesn't require musical education and it can fit easily in both children's hands and mine. I hesitated before buying this cause i'm chubby and i have short nails and i was afraid i couldn't use it, but turns out it's fine! definitely gonna buy more !

Really pleasant, pure tones from the steel tongues. These are thankfully not permanently fixed, so you can tune them ad hoc if you need to change key or re-tune.

The wood is really beautiful; You can tell it's not a veneer but solid hardwood, and the tree of life etching just makes it all the nicer to handle.

This would be a really enjoyable addition to any level of kalimba player as a very portable and affordable instrument with a pristine timbre.

I bought this kalimba for my 4-y-o daughter, because of its small size. It is a bit uncomfortable for bigger hands to manage, but perfect for a child. The wooden part is smooth and nicely finished, the notes sound accurate. The sound is of course rather quiet, but without a soundbox it cannot be otherwise. The instrument makes a soft mellow sound and is fun to play with. A good excercise for fingers and brain coordination as well!