Kalimba Sheet Music for One Piece: Binks' Sake

Have you watched every episode of the One Piece anime and loved the moment when Brook plays the iconic tune "Binks' Sake" on the piano? Want to relive Luffy’s greatest adventures with his pirate crew by playing this melody on kalimba? Then hoist the sails, mateys: with the sheet music and tablature in this article, the buccaneer life is right at your fingertips.

Now let’s board these kalimba sheet music arrangements.

Do you know how to read kalimba sheet music?

You’ll quickly see that simplified kalimba sheet music uses numbers, letters, and a few other symbols. But do you know how to decode them to play the right notes on your instrument? You can find out by reading our tutorial on how to read thumb piano (kalimba) sheet music. After those few lines, you’ll know exactly what to do for each score.

One last thing. It’s also important to make sure the kalimba you’re using is properly in tune. This is an instrument that can easily go out of tune over time or after a hard knock. So, check your tuning regularly. We also have a free guide packed with tips for tuning your kalimba correctly. Once all the tines are in tune, the overall tone will only get better—for your own enjoyment and your audience’s, too.

Get off to a solid start by watching this One Piece kalimba guide

You may know the tune of "Binks' Sake" by heart, but even so, it’s worth taking a minute to watch this video walkthrough of the arrangement.

And for purists, here’s the original melody that still echoes in the minds of die-hard One Piece fans.

Learn "Binks' Sake" with numbered kalimba sheet music

A pirate’s life is never easy, but today is your lucky day. Below, you’ll find a numbered score for "Binks' Sake" (known in French as "Le bon rhum de Binks"), which makes learning the song much easier.

One Piece sheet music for thumb piano with letters

While the numbered sheet music is usually enough, it’s always nice to have the option of lettered sheet music too. That way, you can choose the notation style you feel most comfortable with to play "Sake no Binks," as it’s known in Japanese.

Mbira tablature for real pirates

Kalimba tablature is a type of musical notation that sits somewhere between traditional classical notation and the simplified scores you’ve just seen. Tablature shows you exactly how long each note lasts, helping you play this pirate anthem with even more feel.

Keep the sheet music for this anime close at hand with this PDF file

What could be better than printing sheet music you find online, so you can learn it—or play it—anywhere? For that, Instruments du Monde invites you to download this PDF file with all the kalimba sheet music for "Binks' Sake". It’s completely free, and we’re genuinely happy to share it with you.

What is the story of One Piece?

One Piece follows Luffy, a young adventurer who dreams of becoming King of the Pirates in a vibrant fictional world. To reach his goal, he must gather a formidable crew, then sail across the perilous Grand Line, a dangerous ocean, in search of the One Piece—a legendary treasure of priceless value that makes whoever possesses it the King of the Pirates. To do this, Luffy and his crew must find the map to Laugh Tale, an island where the One Piece is said to be hidden.

In addition, the World Government (a political organization made up of the majority of the planet's inhabitants) considers pirates a threat to the world. These buccaneers are therefore classified as illegal. The World Government deploys an armed force called the Navy to stop them by placing bounties on their heads, making it difficult for pirates to sail freely. Luffy must constantly fend off the Navy’s attacks as it tries to capture him and his friends, all while dealing with rival pirates like Buggy.

Finally, in this imaginary world, there are Devil Fruits. These mystical fruits give those who eat them special abilities that vary, such as controlling the elemental forces of nature (water, wind, lightning, etc.), transforming into an ancient or mythical creature, or gaining various other powers. It turns out that Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit that now gives his body the properties of rubber. However, there’s a major drawback: anyone who eats one loses the ability to swim—pretty inconvenient for a pirate who spends his life at sea.

What is the origin of the song "Binks' Sake"?

You can hear the song "Binks' Sake" in episode 337 of the anime. Originally, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the manga, came up with the lyrics first before thinking of the melody. He tried to compose it himself, but was dissatisfied with the result, so he finally called on composer Kohei Tanaka, who adapted the music to the existing lyrics.

Kohei Tanaka designed the music to be both sad and joyful. In a major key, as heard in episode 380 of the anime with a piano, it becomes a sea shanty that lifts the spirits and warms the heart. On the other hand, when the same melody is played in a minor key, as with Brook’s favourite instrument, the violin, the piece takes on a much sadder, more melancholic tone. This is one of the many reasons why this song has had such a profound impact on fans of the manga.

Don't set sail with Luffy without a trusty kalimba

The song "Binks' Sake" has a knack for bringing back great memories for fans of the anime One Piece. With the sheet music and tablature you’ve discovered in this article, you now have everything you need to make this classic pirate tune ring out wherever you go. The note sequence is relatively simple, so you’ll undoubtedly be able to play this melody on your kalimba.

However, did you know there’s a very simple way to add a beautiful effect to the melody of "Binks' Sake" and take it up a notch? It’s a tremolo chain—a small accessory you place over the tines that automatically activates each time you press a tine. Easy to install and affordable, this chain is perfect for adding variety to your playing style.

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