MEINL Kalimba Medium - KA9-M General The kalimba is a musical instrument that originates in Central Africa, where it is used extensively. However, Western music is also starting to incorporate it more and more. Kalimbas are also known as thumb pianos, and belong to the lamellophone family of instruments. A lamellophone is an instrument that produces sound through the vibrations of metal tines, or 'lamellae', through the body. Meinl KA9-M Kalimba: nine tones This kalimba is made of rubberwood and it has nine steel tines of different lengths - giving them each a different key - which you play with your thumbs (hence the name thumb piano). The Meinl KA9-M in a natural finish has an ergonomic shape and extra-wide tines for added playing comfort. The pressure bar is made of durable .
