Getting Started in 5 minutes
Have you ever dreamed of playing a beautiful melody, but felt intimidated by confusing music theory or complicated instruments?
Well, fret no more! The Newlam Kalimba is here to turn that dream into reality.
We'll show you just how easy it is to play a tune on your Newlam Kalimba, even if you've never touched an instrument before. Forget the sheet music and puzzling symbols – the Newlam Kalimba uses a friendly, numbered system that makes learning fun and rewarding.
Now, grab your Newlam Kalimba, get comfortable, and let's embark on this exciting musical journey together! You'll be surprised at how quickly you can create beautiful sounds.
Ditch the Music Theory, Embrace the Numbers.
Unlike traditional instruments, the Newlam Kalimba uses friendly numbers (1-7) etched right onto the tines. These numbers correspond to familiar musical notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B). So, instead of memorizing complex symbols, you simply follow the numbers to play!
Number Clues - Those numbers on the tabs? They tell you exactly which tines (the
numbered metal bars) to play and in what order.
Matching Numbers & Tines - Each number on the tab matches a
specific numbered tine on your Kalimba. Find the matching number, and that's
the tine you pluck!
Thumb Power - You can play the notes with your thumbs, simply
switching back and forth between them. Easy as pie!
Simple Step - Use single notes just playing one tine at a time.
Alright, Let start.
Very good! Isn't it very much like when you're logging into some website where you've forgotten your account password and need to follow along while looking at the recorded information?
Okay, you've played a complete songs! So next, let's do a little challenge:
Before we move on, let's make sure you've got a bit of muscle memory in your thumbs - the way to test this is to not look at your NEWLAM thumb piano keys, but both your left and right thumbs can play the 1234567+ positions.
Let's explore a song that use more than 7 keys you've been practicing.
IMPORTANT* 1 and 1° are different, you can quickly notice on the keys that they are 2 different keys!
That's great!
You've got the hang of playing with number sheet music. Then, check out the included songbook to master even more songs! Don't worry about achieving perfection right away. Focus on having fun and getting comfortable with the kalimba. The more you play, the more comfortable you'll become with the layout and technique.
Oh yeah, and if you can challenge the song below then you've graduated at the beginner level! You'll be able to bring your Newlam kalimba with you to make a splash at parties!
