{"product_id":"kalimba-instrument-france","title":"French Kalimba Instrument","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupport French craftsmanship by treating yourself to this kalimba-style instrument 🇫🇷\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis musical instrument, guaranteed to be 100% French-made, comes from Sébastien, a craftsman with a small workshop in the south of France in Saint-Alexandre, a village not far from Avignon. A trained cabinetmaker, this woodworking expert has brilliantly combined his passion for music with his craft by creating this 17-tine kalimba made from okoumé wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe advantages of this kalimba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree 48-hour Colissimo delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% made in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea one-of-a-kind instrument from French craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egenuine okoumé wood, hand-cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural vegetable oil finish for an exceptional look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estainless steel tines for rich, resonant vibrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo local businesses matter to you? Support them by treating yourself to this French-made kalimba.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the 100% French-made kalimba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of instrument: percussion – idiophone – lamellophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of tines, keys, or notes: 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator box: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: okoumé wood body, stainless steel tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18 × 12 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that each instrument is unique, so dimensions, weight, and ridges may vary slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the most out of the health benefits of music, we recommend choosing a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003ekalimba tuned to 432 Hz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a specific frequency traditionally associated with nature and well-being. If that’s not what you’re looking for, choose one of our many melodious \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekalimbas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake advantage of the vibrations of the sanza to improve your physical and mental well-being\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that every time you play a note on the kalimba, also known as \u003cstrong\u003esanza\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can feel the vibrations travelling through your body? That’s one of the instrument’s greatest benefits. Musicians love feeling the sound they create under their fingertips, which makes the sanza perfect for meditation and music therapy. Let it guide you into deep calm and a peaceful moment that lasts for the length of a song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEscape with the melodies of Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-standing traditional \u003cstrong\u003emusical instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e of the African Shona people, the \u003cstrong\u003efinger piano\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly spread throughout Africa hundreds of years ago. It is an instrument steeped in legend and has been recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity’s cultural heritage since 2020. Owning a finger piano is a wonderful way to help keep this small instrument from being forgotten, while enjoying the beautiful sounds that have been played in Africa for over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose a kalimba crafted from raw wood for exceptional quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany low-quality thumb pianos are sometimes made from chipboard, which is produced by compressing wood chips and binding them with chemical glues that can be harmful to health. At \u003cstrong\u003eInstruments du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e, all our wooden kalimbas are crafted from raw materials. The result is instruments that look better and, above all, are made without harmful compounds in the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to play and suitable for everyone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no wonder the kalimba is nicknamed \u003cstrong\u003ethe thumb piano\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each steel tine corresponds to a single musical note, just like the keys on a traditional piano, so when you press them, you’ll get the exact note you want without worrying about mistakes. The thumb piano also makes a wonderful gift for adults and children alike, thanks to how easy it is to learn and how quickly they can start playing simple songs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41148120662212,"sku":"Kalimba-Instrument-France","price":189.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/products\/Kalimba-instrument-France.jpg?v=1769186128","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-nz\/products\/french-kalimba-instrument","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}