I need patterns/instructions for a Kalimba (music ipliment). Please!

by Charlene

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I believe the Kalimba originates in Africa. We made them from fancy woods that we sanded till polished. Added different lengths of metal wire for tones. Held in both hands and wires plunked with thumbs (mainly). Any clues?

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 10, 2018

Where have you looked so far?

How about these?

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Kalimba-thumb-piano/

https://youtu.be/SVO4La1_KL0

https://youtu.be/PMOGlNTZCS0

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Charlene on Jul 11, 2018

Thank you. I am no Bill Gates on the computer and oft times forget to use its resources. Just never thought about digging around on the internet. Thank you so much for your help. God bless you. Charlene

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 17, 2018
  
  Charlene, you are so welcome! You do not need to be Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg, all you need to is come here and we will help you! And if you are in a pinch and can't wait for an answer, just Google! 🤗
  
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