B11 hokema kalimba b 11 ‘melody‘ kalimbas are metal-tined instruments which originated in southern Africa and which can be found there in countless variations. Our kalimba b 11 ‘melody' is made of solid American black cherry wood and meticulously hand-crafted. The surfaces are treated and polished with natural oils and waxes. The 11 tines are precisely tuned to the scale of g- major, so that a large number of well-known songs can be played. The ‘melody' is also ideal for improvisation and intuitive playing. We have positioned the long and short tines alternately to ensure ease of playing and in accordance with acoustic criteria. The six shorter tines have been bent so that their ends are raised above the level of the longer ones so that they can easily be reached by the thumbs.