This is why some frequent kalimba players will purchase additional kalimbas to avoid the hassle of retuning. For example, retuning the kalimba so the ‘F’ notes become ‘F Sharp (F#)’ – a half-step higher, changes the key of the kalimba to G Major.īecause you’re always limited by what notes your kalimba can play at a given time, you will need to ensure the tab you’re trying to find is available in your kalimba’s key, unless you’re willing to retune it. The key of your kalimba is not fixed – it can be altered by retuning it. This means the notes C, D, E, F, G, A and B make up the tines of the instrument. Most 17-note kalimbas arrive tuned to the key of C Major. In this article, we’ll go over some of the best websites to find kalimba tabs / sheet music on the internet, and share some further resources that will help you play your favorite songs in no time! Before We Begin – Kalimbas, And Keysīefore looking for tabs online, it’s important to take note of your kalimba’s key – or what notes make up your kalimba. That being said, there are still plenty of free kalimba tabs on the internet for all sorts of popular music, and sheet music for other instruments can be modified for kalimba without too much hassle.

So you’ve purchased your new kalimba and you’re ready to begin playing your favorite songs – but where do you actually go to find them?Īlthough kalimba is rising in popularity, it is still a relatively niche instrument, which means there isn’t as much accessible music available as there is for something like guitar or piano.

Soft kalimba music