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That's wonderful, I'm glad you're enjoying your new kalimba! I still come back to this model often because of how bell-like it sounds.

I just got mine on Tuesday and absolutely love it. Worth it to me! The Allen wrench (tool) in mine DOES fit (unlike hers). A few tines were out of tune. The rest were yp to 3.5 too sharp and since I'm so picky I went ahead and returned all of it. It sounds so great! Every note has a nice ring to it. The tuner app I use is DaTuner.

I think this model of LingTing is worth having because it is pretty unique in the kalimba market, even so long after its release. Having a chromatic kalimba that A) has all the tines on the same side and B) has a corresponding sharp note for every lower tine makes it quite versatile. The Seeds chromatic (and I think Hluru makes one similar to that) is nice for having a few low notes, but making chords gets tough sometimes due to sacrificing those middle sharps. My Hugh Tracey chromatic is fun and has corresponding flats for every tine, but those are all on the back and not being able to see them can be disorienting even though that setup is easier for fast playing.

Thank you! I'm happy you found the video helpful. I didn't know that bit about the newer lots having different hardware - what a relief to know that the process is now at least a little less headache inducing!

Finding a kalimba you enjoy is such a personal process, and I'm glad you found the video helpful!

@@starlightkalimba I totally agreed. I spent so much time to watch videos and listen to the sound of different kalimbas. I was really happy when I watched your video and found what I wanted. However, I gave it to my nephew for his birthday. I thought I could buy another. But I bought 4 in total, but none of them sound as good as the first one. I was really disappointed and returned all. Now I only have 2 Hluru kalimbas☹️. I really loved the hollow sound of the Espougle kalimba.

@@bonbon460 Oh no! I didn't realize the quality of these was so inconsistent. Sorry to hear that the other ones didn't sound as good.

@@starlightkalimba I was disappointed in the beginning. But now it’s okay now. Looking forward to your other reviews and play in the future.😊

Oh no, your link didn't work. What was the video about? As for the tines, I didn't file them but the quick wipe with steel wool did help with those couple of rougher edges that were cutting my nails as I played.

Thank you so much for watching!

Just found your link! Thank you very much!

It really feels like a puzzle when you take it apart. The stickers on mine aren't staying on very well so I'm tempted to say you aren't missing out on much with those, but I also know it can be frustrating to not have any markings to go by. Glad you were able to find the tuner, though!

You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

Thank you! You're right that it's a little harder to gliss on this model.

You got it! I'll make a video for that very soon.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's one of my favorites from the series, though there are so many good songs that it's hard to choose. And yes, "mystical" is a great word for it!

Thank you! I don't have tabs put together just yet but they are in the works!

@@starlightkalimba sounds great!

As much as the 34 key kalimbas open up possibilities for jazz, blues, and songs with just the occasional accidental, I actually find myself reaching for the 21 key most often. I love that it has those extra few notes to really fill out an arrangement. Once I get more practice with the chromatic kalimbas I'll let you know if my opinion changes. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much!

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed! ☺

Thank you! Unfortunately no, it's not my composition and I'm trying to track down more about it to give proper credit.

@@starlightkalimba it sounds very nice, never heard it before. 🤗

I'm glad it was helpful! It's still one of my favorite kalimbas for how dreamy it sounds. I hope you enjoy yours!

Thanks for the clarification on the booklet. Speaking of books and tabs, is there such a thing as chromatic tablature paper? I've seen plenty for 17 and even 21 keys, but I'm not sure if any exists for 34 or even how one would go about reading it.

@@starlightkalimba visit the URL encoded in the QR code on the tuning chart? The Tablature is a bit bulky, covering the front and back tines

Magical is right! It's amazing how many different sound qualities a kalimba can have. I'm happy you're enjoying yours so much - thanks for watching!

Do you still like it?

@@MsMarmima Yes I as a matter of fact still like both! Strangely I find myself practicing more with the 17 key because I’m still a beginner. I fell it is simpler to learn and I think standers kalimbas have 17. Also the hollow body gives louder sound than this solid one but this one as you can see comes with a thing that hooks up to an amp or possibly a speaker to increase the sound volume.

This kalimba comes tuned from the factory and the tines are held tightly in place with screws, so it really won't go out of tune with normal use. A few tines were ever-so-slightly off pitch, but it wasn't so bad that it sounded terrible. Since making the video I feel like the sound of this kalimba is still bell-like and beautiful, but because of the sympathetic resonance there are some songs that don't sound as good on this one as they do on kalimbas with only one row of tines. Overall I much prefer this one to my SEEDS chromatic kalimba, even if I don't get those low notes here.

@@starlightkalimba Thanks. I've been contemplating whether to get this chromatic or the chill angels chromatic. I actually like the layout of notes on this lingting chromatic better than the layout on the chill angels chromatic, but the sound of the chill angels sounds a bit better overall in my opinion. Maybe the sympathetic resonance issue is jsut an issue with chromatic kalimbas in general? I'm not sure as I've never played one.

@@fuckbored4724 Please let me know how the Chill Angels kalimba is if you do get one! I've considered it but haven't tried one out yet. It's cool that they tune them so there are no duplicate notes, but I also preferred the idea of every upper tine being a sharp of the tine below it so that's why I've gone with other chromatics first. I would say that sympathetic resonance is present in all chromatic kalimbas just by the nature of the instrument, but I've noticed it's definitely more pronounced in some models than others.

Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the world of kalimba and I hope your journey learning it is wonderful!

Thank you very much!

Honestly I think the kalimba is such a welcoming instrument for new players. The tines are arranged so that it's very easy to make chords and melodies even without prior musical study, so it's pretty tough to hit a "wrong" note. Most of them are light and portable, and you can find some pretty inexpensive ones so getting started isn't a huge investment. It's also fairly easy now to find tabs and instructions online if you want to develop more skill with it.

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! 😊

Many thanks!

Congratulations on the three month mark! I think the kalimba makes music so accessible. My nails are natural and learning to maintain them for playing has been tough at times. I still sometimes accidentally trim them too short! Mostly I try not to let them get too long so they don't snag on things when I'm not playing and I file them in a rounded shape so they don't bend as easily (think archway construction). I've seen some other players use clear nail polish to help harden their nails, or an Alaska Pik, but I've never used them so can't really speak to how well they work. Best of luck on your kalimba journey!

@@starlightkalimba Hello! You are so right about the kalimba making music accessible. It's a pretty inexpensive startup to experiment to know if it's something you'll enjoy. Now I'm five kalimba in! Lol! I ordered Ling Ting tines to replace the ones on my first kalimba to make it sound better. It was much less than buying a new Ling Ting. I have the Alaska picks. I cut a pair down because they come too long for what I'm used to as far as my thumb-to-tine placement(distance). I have average woman's hands but my thumb tip is wide. I should have gone Xtra large. I got Large but the sizing is for fingers not thumbs. Wish I'd thought of that when choosing size. I also think I make be plucking too hard. But I'm not going to give up, I enjoy this way too much to stop

It's a good one, especially for the price point! I enjoy mine a lot.

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you!

Many thanks!