Kalimba Sheet Music for “Unravel” (Tokyo Ghoul)

Did you enjoy the anime Tokyo Ghoul, based on the manga of the same name, and now want to play Unravel, the opening theme song, on your 17-tine kalimba? Perfect, because with the help of totally free sheet music and tablature that you’ll find in just a moment, all you need to do is practise consistently to reach your goal.

Let’s jump right into the thumb piano sheet music for the melody Unravel.

Remember to check this before you start studying kalimba sheet music

Although Unravel doesn’t require retuning your kalimba, it’s still a good idea to use a tuner to check that your mbira is properly in tune. To learn how, check out this article, which reveals all the secrets to tuning your kalimba properly. Don’t skip this step, or you risk playing melodies that sound unpleasant.

Next, even though it’s not very difficult, you’ll need to learn how to read sheet music specifically for thumb pianos. If you’re unable to decipher a symbol, it will inevitably affect the song you’re trying to play, so it’s best to start with a solid foundation and avoid mistakes while reading.

Help yourself with a tutorial for the song Unravel on the thumb piano

The best way to improve is to use a video tutorial that shows you exactly when to play each tine on your kalimba. Watch this tutorial created for the song Unravel.

Then, for comparison, you can watch the intro from the Tokyo Ghoul anime, which features this song.

Play the sheet music with numbers from the anime Tokyo Ghoul

Perfect if you already know the note lengths and the overall tempo of a song, the sheet music with numbers for Unravel for kalimba stands out for its simplicity and accessibility.

The sheet music with letters for sanza for the song Unravel

Similar to the sheet music seen previously, this version with letters for the melody Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul is simply a different way of writing the musical notes.

Enhance your learning of the Unravel melody with a tablature for mbira

If you’re looking for a reliable, practical way to improve your kalimba playing, tablature is exactly what you need. More precise than a simplified score with numbers or letters, you’re sure to make progress as long as you can read it.

Choose this PDF file to work on the Unravel score with confidence

What could be better than a free PDF file that contains everything you need to study the sheet music or tablature for the manga Tokyo Ghoul? You can download this file containing all the musical documents for Unravel. It’s also perfect for sharing with other fans of the anime.

What is the manga Tokyo Ghoul?

Tokyo Ghoul is a Japanese seinen manga—a category generally aimed at young adults—written by Sui Ishida between 2011 and 2014, comprising 14 volumes. The series was also published in France starting in 2013. Following its success, an anime adaptation was produced in 2014. In that version, you can hear “Unravel” in the introduction of each of the anime’s 12 episodes. Sequels titled Tokyo Ghoul √A and Tokyo Ghoul:re were released in 2015 and 2018, respectively. Since the anime includes fairly graphic scenes, it’s intended for mature audiences.

The story of Tokyo Ghoul takes place, as its name suggests, in the Japanese city of Tokyo, in a modern era where creatures called ghouls have mysteriously appeared. They feed on human flesh and spread chaos among humans. The story centres on Ken Kaneki, a student who is gravely injured one day during a ghoul attack. To save him, doctors perform a transplant using organs from the ghoul that attacked him. Ken becomes one-eyed and also a human-ghoul hybrid. His unique status pulls him into a bloody conflict between humans who want to eradicate ghouls and ghouls who, ultimately, share unsettling similarities with the human world.

Who sings the song Unravel?

The song Unravel is by Japanese artist Tōru Kitajima, better known as “TK”. His distinctive voice is what you hear right at the very beginning of Unravel. It’s also worth noting that he’s a member of the alternative rock band Ling Tosite Sigure, which currently has three members: Masatoshi Nakano on drums, Miyoko Nakamura on bass and vocals, and, of course, Tōru Kitajima on guitar and vocals.

Formed in 2002, Ling Tosite Sigure released several independent singles and albums before signing with a label in 2009. In 2013, their album “I’mperf​ect” was a major success, thanks in particular to two tracks, “Abnormalize” and “Enigmatic Feeling”, which were used as opening theme songs for the anime Psycho-Pass, much like “Unravel” was for Tokyo Ghoul. When he launched a solo career alongside the band in 2011, Tōru Kitajima released “Unravel” in 2014 on his album “Fantastic Magic”, which went platinum in Japan. Today, both Ling Tosite Sigure and Tōru Kitajima continue to create new music.

Improve your kalimba skills with a superb instrument

The song Unravel from the anime Tokyo Ghoul left a lasting impression on those who loved its unusual and gripping story. Tōru Kitajima’s charismatic voice won hearts, and now you can play the theme on kalimba thanks to the sheet music and tablature provided earlier in this article.

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Our blog is packed with dozens more completely free kalimba scores, like our kalimba sheet music for “Kiss the Rain”, by composer Yiruma. Check out our article to learn how to play this melody, which was originally written for classical piano. Or explore around fifty different songs by browsing our range of sheet music for 17-tine kalimbas.