Kalimba 31 Easy To Play African Songs

The kalimba is a beautiful and versatile African instrument that is easy to learn to play. It is made of a wooden board with metal tines attached to it. The tines are plucked with the thumbs to create a beautiful, resonant sound.

The kalimba is a popular instrument in many African countries. It is often used in traditional music, but it can also be used to play a variety of other genres, such as folk, pop, and rock.

Kalimba. 31 Easy-to-Play African Songs: SongBook for Beginners (Kalimba Songbooks for Beginners 1)

by Helen Winter

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	39080 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	196 pages

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If you are interested in learning to play the kalimba, there are many resources available to help you get started. There are books, online tutorials, and even kalimba classes that you can take.

Once you have learned the basics of playing the kalimba, you can start to learn some songs. Here are 31 easy to play African songs that you can learn on the kalimba:

1. Arirang (Korea)
2. Sakura (Japan)
3. La Bamba (Mexico)
4. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (USA)
5. Mary Had a Little Lamb (USA)
6. Frère Jacques (France)
7. Greensleeves (England)
8. Scarborough Fair (England)
9. Danny Boy (Ireland)
10. Amazing Grace (USA)
11. The Star-Spangled Banner (USA)
12. God Save the Queen (England)
13. Ode to Joy (Germany)
14. Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Germany)
15. Für Elise (Germany)
16. Clair de Lune (France)
17. La Vie en Rose (France)
18. Non, je ne regrette rien (France)
19. Volare (Italy)
20. O Sole Mio (Italy)
21. Funiculì, Funiculà (Italy)
22. Hava Nagila (Israel)
23. Shalom Aleichem (Israel)
24. Hatikvah (Israel)
25. The Internationale (USSR)
26. Kalinka (Russia)
27. Katyusha (Russia)
28. Podmoskovnye Vechera (Russia)
29. Dark Eyes (Russia)

These are just a few of the many easy to play African songs that you can learn on the kalimba. With a little practice, you will be able to play these songs and many others.

So what are you waiting for? Pick up a kalimba and start learning to play today!

Tips for Playing the Kalimba

Here are a few tips to help you get started playing the kalimba:

• Hold the kalimba in your hands with your thumbs over the tines.
• Pluck the tines with your thumbs to create a sound.
• Start with simple songs and gradually work your way up to more complex songs.
• Be patient and practice regularly.

The kalimba is a beautiful and versatile instrument that is easy to learn to play. With a little practice, you will be able to play a variety of songs on the kalimba, including many popular African songs.

So what are you waiting for? Pick up a kalimba and start learning to play today!

Kalimba. 31 Easy-to-Play African Songs: SongBook for Beginners (Kalimba Songbooks for Beginners 1)

by Helen Winter

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	39080 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	196 pages

FREE