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  • Things I wish I knew before buying a Kalimba. These are tips and kind of a guide for Kalimba beginners or those who are planning to buy their first Kalimba. I made it into a silent vlog kind of video so it won't be too boring and I also like those silent vlogs (some of my guilty pleasures). Kalimba can be fun to play but it's nice to have a bit of background about them before you do start playing. These are just things I picked up and found out after buying one and playing with a Kalimba after three months. Hope you learn something new :)
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    🌿a b o u t 🌿
    Hello there, I'm Sam. I've been playing the Kalimba since 5/22/2020 and this is my progress and journey. I wanted to share the melodies this enchanting instrument makes through covers of my favorite songs. Feel free to comment any song requests you would like me to do in the future!
    Don't forget to leave a comment to let me know if you enjoyed this video, it really means a lot to me! :)
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  • @VENTIDABARD
    @VENTIDABARD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9866

    "Grow long nails"
    Me: *cries* *in* *guitarist*

    • @DuffMichi
      @DuffMichi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +295

      🤣🤣 ....Isn’t only the thumbnails that have to be longer? 🤔 if so then it’s no problem playing the guitar 🤣😂

    • @Lerrp
      @Lerrp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +563

      Cries in piano

    • @ninazxxy
      @ninazxxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +536

      Me: cries in violin, guitar, ukulele, piano ;-;

    • @anan-my9tk
      @anan-my9tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@ninazxxy same lmao ripppppp

    • @eunicelim6544
      @eunicelim6544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      *cries in violin*

  • @itz_itzel5674
    @itz_itzel5674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6340

    Me cutting my nails short one day before my kalimba arrives: 👁👄👁

    • @xxkookiexx4479
      @xxkookiexx4479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      You can still play it but it’s better with nails 😂😂

    • @rob_odd
      @rob_odd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      XD Me too!!

    • @Katie.Garcia
      @Katie.Garcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Me tooooo lol i just cut them and it arrives tomorrow:(

    • @DreamWhisper
      @DreamWhisper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You can atill play it with short nails but it will be huuurrrrttttttt hahaha

    • @OrbitLuvsU
      @OrbitLuvsU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My bales grow super fast so I’m fine

  • @Yasss7
    @Yasss7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +868

    Hi, for all those wondering how to fix dead tines, here’s what I did : take those little pieces of fabric used to clean glasses and wiggle it under the tine. Then, grab the two edges of the fabric and very gentle lift the tine up. And then you can remove the fabric. It works like a charm ! :)

    • @rachelcookie321
      @rachelcookie321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What piece of fabric are you talking about? The cloth? I tried but it would just stretch and not lift up the tine. I feel like you are talking about something else but that’s the only fabric I have with my glasses.

    • @Yasss7
      @Yasss7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes that kind of fabric is quite thin, try to fold it in order to make it more resistant

    • @The_Wise_Sage_
      @The_Wise_Sage_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bless you, you wonderful knowledgeable soul.❤️

    • @cloudian975
      @cloudian975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you so much!

    • @Kylighted
      @Kylighted ปีที่แล้ว

      ty :)

  • @andreah9587
    @andreah9587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    “it’s better to have long nails to play the Kalimba”
    Me, who cut my nails short the day before my best friend surprises me with a Kalimba for my birthday: *cha cha real smooth*

    • @bluefireRyu
      @bluefireRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do dodoo do turn it out

    • @nyx_0-0
      @nyx_0-0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Meandino804 bruh🤧😂

    • @nyx_0-0
      @nyx_0-0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Meandino804 Don't worry it's not like I get gifts often 😂

    • @soogi2576
      @soogi2576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same but for christmas

    • @frozenburrit053
      @frozenburrit053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hehe..I bought a Kalimba for my birthday. My birthday is still in June😂

  • @kaashi.5313
    @kaashi.5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7875

    “Wooden kalimba’s are more beginner friendly”
    Me who’s a beginner and waiting for my acrylic kalimba to come that I already bought: 👁 👄 👁 💧

    • @kimikalimba3214
      @kimikalimba3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

      can relate 👁💧👄💧👁

    • @catphoood
      @catphoood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Me asf 👁👄👁

    • @mitsuyasaru3428
      @mitsuyasaru3428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I relate👁️👄👁️💧

    • @perishedrunner1490
      @perishedrunner1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I bought my first kalimba a few months ago..... acrylic.....

    • @mitsuyasaru3428
      @mitsuyasaru3428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I just ordered mine 😌

  • @John-yp8gy
    @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3294

    For everyone who plays another instrument that requires short nails, just so you know there are things called Kalimba Fingertips which you can put on your thumb to make it easier to play the kalimba then take it off to play your other instrument
    I’ve literally just been copy and pasting a message telling people that kalimba thumb picks in the replies to everyone saying they cant grow long nail lol. If you see someone comment they can’t play because they need short nails for another instrument please just tell them they can still play with thumb picks. The kalimba is such a beautiful instrument and it would be a shame if people didn’t play it because they thought they wouldn’t be able to because of their nails.

    • @TimManuelMiranda
      @TimManuelMiranda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      that was just what i was wondering about. something like a guitar thumb pick.

    • @yellow2059
      @yellow2059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Omg, thank you so much, i recently buy a kalimba but I play the violin so I was pretty worried about that

    • @John-yp8gy
      @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TimManuelMiranda I’m assuming those would work too but those ones are made for guitars. They have ones specifically deigned for Kalimbas which is pretty cool

    • @John-yp8gy
      @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@yellow2059 no problem, I was worried at first too because I play piano but then I saw them in a TH-cam videos and decided to try them out and they work pretty well

    • @mel_odisa6097
      @mel_odisa6097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have a horrible habit of biting my nails, so I don’t think I’ll ever be able to play 😔

  • @pappanalab
    @pappanalab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    Me (a choir student): *perpetually has claws* Finally! My parents can't make me cut my nails.

    • @user-jr9gw3gl7z
      @user-jr9gw3gl7z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My mom makes me cut my nails anyways 😭

    • @absolutelyticketyboo5821
      @absolutelyticketyboo5821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me an orchestra student plays violin : can’t have long nails but I never listen to my teacher to cut my SHORT. My nails look ugly short

    • @jellyhisoka1732
      @jellyhisoka1732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same tho

    • @gloriakim4936
      @gloriakim4936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why would a CHOIR student need to cut their nails? You’re not singing with your nails.

    • @Direblade11
      @Direblade11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol I'm in school to be a massage therapist so I can't have nails unless I like hurting people

  • @ashzhou4314
    @ashzhou4314 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I first bought a wooden kalimba also, and bought an acrylic one for my second and immediately noticed a difference, I love both, they sound so different and I noticed the dead tines too when I was playing the wood one. However, I do feel like they both give a different vibe when playing, the wooden one is definitely more acoustic and gives you a rustic vibe, the acrylic one has a more crystal sound (if that makes any sense, that's the best way I can think to describe it! ) I love them both nonetheless :D

    • @luvielam
      @luvielam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      which would u recommend? I want to buy it

  • @delina6755
    @delina6755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5951

    me playing the ukulele and wanting to buy a kalimba like 🧍🏾‍♀️

    • @Potaetolala
      @Potaetolala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +206

      Lol i'm not the only one that who also thinks like that. What a relief.

    • @siren._lvr
      @siren._lvr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

      bruh i’m literally stuck between buying a Kalimba or Ukulele somebody help😭

    • @zera4080
      @zera4080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      OMG ARE YOU ME

    • @sean.louise
      @sean.louise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@siren._lvr buy a kalimba you won't regret it.

    • @siren._lvr
      @siren._lvr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Sean Nalaunan really?? I feel like the ukulele would be more fun to play and I’m scared that not a lot can be done on the kalimba. But i’m going to take your advice and buy it when I can and hopefully it’s easy to learn🙈

  • @lizjoy6936
    @lizjoy6936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1866

    I don’t even have a kalimba nor do I plan on buying one why am I watching this

  • @sofiag3808
    @sofiag3808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Okay but let’s talk about how beautifully this video was put together, the melody in the back the aesthetic surroundings and it was super informative. Thank you 🤍

  • @ileanamalave8282
    @ileanamalave8282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This would be a really great fidget/thumb excercises toy bcuz my daughter needs hand therapy bcuz of her thumb so this would be awesome for her and plus she can learn how to play twinkle twinkle little star lol 🤣😆

    • @Drea538
      @Drea538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Twinkle twinkle in single tone is super easy and soothing, and the tabs were included in the booklet that came with my Gecko Kalimba, so 10/10 recommend. 😁

    • @laughterman805
      @laughterman805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a brave, brave sole

  • @mossinatoss514
    @mossinatoss514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2574

    “Grow long nails”
    Me who plays Ukulele and Piano:
    👁👄👁

    • @rr-ym4vt
      @rr-ym4vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Can you translate the video i cant understand 🥺💔

    • @rr-ym4vt
      @rr-ym4vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Abbreviation

    • @cheykanha8088
      @cheykanha8088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Me who plays guitar and melodica: Opps😴😂

    • @nemesiswresch
      @nemesiswresch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me playing guitar 😅

    • @naia8516
      @naia8516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      For everyone who plays another instrument that requires short nails, just so you know there are things called Kalimba Fingertips which you can put on your thumb to make it easier to play the kalimba then take it off to play your other instrument

  • @yuh8423
    @yuh8423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1537

    I bought false nails the first time when I got mine. My nails do not like to grow so this helped me a lot. x

    • @ameliamassey3827
      @ameliamassey3827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      My nails dont grow either :( and I have stubby fingers so it doesn't look great :/

    • @txfee8160
      @txfee8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I really want I kalimba but I'm scared that I pluck a note really hard my nails will fall off.

    • @John-yp8gy
      @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      There’s things called kalimba thumb picks which go on your thumb so you can keep short nails while also being able to play kalimba easily

    • @lestatschlongh8065
      @lestatschlongh8065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same, all of my nails don't grow at all, and i also have a habit biting my nails

    • @lagoso8155
      @lagoso8155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How is that even possible? Everyone nails grow

  • @purplevictorywolf3579
    @purplevictorywolf3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Me: Sees “BEFORE buying”
    Me:...
    Me: too late lol

  • @deidreekelley
    @deidreekelley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for this video and the info you’ve included. I’m just starting out with my kalimba and your video helps a lot! 👍 And I loved seeing some of the songs you have in your song journal!

  • @Artbymea
    @Artbymea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    Everyone else: *learning throughout the video*
    Me: how does the camera being set up on their chest-

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      I put a notebook that you see on the video on my chest then I put the camera with a mini tripod 😁

    • @Artbymea
      @Artbymea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@SamSalvador ohhh now it makes sense

  • @dhaksbsjsbwbs3223
    @dhaksbsjsbwbs3223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1720

    “Grow out your nails”
    Me: *usually has long nails bc they make my hands look better*
    Also me: *Proud moment that I did something right for once*

    • @deadaccountlol340
      @deadaccountlol340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      i have long nails because I’m too lazy to cut them 💀

    • @dhaksbsjsbwbs3223
      @dhaksbsjsbwbs3223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@deadaccountlol340 sameeee 💀💀💀

    • @yvesstarr3563
      @yvesstarr3563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I bite my nails, not too much of a proud moment for me.

    • @eleanormason2647
      @eleanormason2647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you can get thumb plucks, guitarists get them for finger plucking on classical guitar or other styles. Solves the nail problem and you cna take it off, plus no pain

    • @Ash-jn7ve
      @Ash-jn7ve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do I stop myself from biting my nails, I really don’t like having them too short lol

  • @amityofyouth2418
    @amityofyouth2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for this video ! the way you edit and everything is so eye pleasing and relaxing !

  • @jessatlife
    @jessatlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This was super helpful! Thank you. My first Kalimba arrives tomorrow and I’m glad I went with a hollow wood Kalimba instead. The acrylic ones are the first I saw, and they’re adorable, but I can wait until I’m a little more comfortable with playing.

  • @EvilSooYoung
    @EvilSooYoung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Me: *buys a Kalimba*
    5 hours later
    Me: *watched this video after purchasing a Kalimba*

    • @salomebianca1090
      @salomebianca1090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is me rn😂

    • @marielepps4169
      @marielepps4169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Lol. Dang it

    • @doongie1191
      @doongie1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legit same i feel like this is a lot of people lol

    • @MrShoukay
      @MrShoukay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao same

    • @orenji_fox4372
      @orenji_fox4372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Literally me at the moment

  • @erikasdiary3111
    @erikasdiary3111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    me who's been growing my nails for 7 months now: its my time now baby

    • @liqzxid6191
      @liqzxid6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL I’m buying a kalimba today and i did not cut my nails for 1 month and now I’m ready! >:D

    • @alexismecha3766
      @alexismecha3766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can buy Kalimba Thumb Picks,there amazing 💕

    • @ashlumi440
      @ashlumi440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been growing my nails my whole life and only ever cut them like 10-11 times my whole life lol

    • @Qwerty-pv7pm
      @Qwerty-pv7pm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok but Kurapika baddie pfp can u send me

    • @thefive-brickfortress3394
      @thefive-brickfortress3394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was expecting this to be a bad pun about it being your “tine” now

  • @mamaluvsherbabes
    @mamaluvsherbabes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for making this video and taking the time to share with us what you learned. The points you made are important and we would not have known them otherwise. So, thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness! :) God bless you!

  • @lyndioli
    @lyndioli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info! I just found out about these and fell in love with the sound of them!

  • @SashaWhaleFluffy
    @SashaWhaleFluffy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +974

    Nail problem... I gotta keep mine short for my violin but with the Kalimba I need nails...
    Trippy...

    • @kelseyfinlayson9498
      @kelseyfinlayson9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Same, but with kalimba you only need your thumbs (depending on the type), while with violin you use the other fingers.

    • @emiliaross2244
      @emiliaross2244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Me, walking around with long thumb nails but every other nail cut short: ✌️( ' 3 ' )

    • @kelseyfinlayson9498
      @kelseyfinlayson9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😭I know right

    • @yen482
      @yen482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think we dont use our left thumb for the violin so we only cut the rest of our nails

    • @glow3115
      @glow3115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Press on fake nails?

  • @LuneAgent
    @LuneAgent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Can't help but notice that this video is uber bright, innocent and cute! Like there's no trace of anything bad or evil in this world. I wanna live like this :D

  • @caiko1699
    @caiko1699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    She's probably dreaming my whole dream aesthetic life. :>

  • @oofshapedhuman4974
    @oofshapedhuman4974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going to cry your kalimba journal for note keeping is beautiful! It’s so good!!

  • @cruisindownthestreetinmy6490
    @cruisindownthestreetinmy6490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    "Have long nails"
    Everyone: **cries in guitarist**
    Me: Smiles in bass player }:^)

    • @lavender5718
      @lavender5718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      sobbing in pianist-

    • @annagadanyi8781
      @annagadanyi8781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me: confused in guitar&bass player ~

    • @Jean-ux3gm
      @Jean-ux3gm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      cries with homework

    • @cawcaw3429
      @cawcaw3429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Jean-ux3gm *cries in late*

    • @TheGoodS8n
      @TheGoodS8n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me: just cries

  • @keisa7066
    @keisa7066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    Says that there are dead tunes
    Me: I wonder what it sounds like. Tho im pretty sure mnie is good...
    *Dead Kalimba plays just like mine*
    Me: 0-0 Oh no

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Only the 1° or C° is the dead tine 😅😆

    • @keisa7066
      @keisa7066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well, they still sound the same :'D

    • @startamparong145
      @startamparong145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mine is 2°° 7° 1°° and 3°° 😅

    • @katiewildwitch
      @katiewildwitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@SamSalvador Is there a way to fix this? my dead ones are the last two at both ends.

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@katiewildwitch most dead tines are the last high notes, some say that it loosens up over time since its tight from being freshly manufactured, but if not then the only way I know without dismantling your Kalimba is to tune it to a different key, but I know some songs require the key of C, so there really isn't a magical solution unfortunately.. 😔

  • @scottrauth8219
    @scottrauth8219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Can this video tutorial be any more cute?? I think not. Perfect background music and wonderful editing and content! Thanks for making it

  • @butterpan7521
    @butterpan7521 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww it ended right when I was getting comfy ❤ I love this so much, thank you because I’m looking into one of these, so this was really helpful

  • @leahhooker8559
    @leahhooker8559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I don't even have a kalimba but this video is just so beautifully aesthetic, I love it ^^ I think I'll buy one now

  • @fahimanawshin6759
    @fahimanawshin6759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    Nobody:
    Me at 3am: Watching this tho I don’t even own a kalimba or know how to play one or have any plan to buy one rn.
    👁️👄👁️

    • @kalanix4925
      @kalanix4925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      GIRL THAT'S LITERALLY ME RN

    • @garrett9697
      @garrett9697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Im also watching this at 3:00am. I have to fuckin work at 6. Idk why I screw myself so bad by not sleeping.

    • @rainbowblomm931
      @rainbowblomm931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Relatable gurll

    • @janesdead6802
      @janesdead6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh what a coincidence
      It’s 3am and I do not own nor do I have any intention of purchasing a kalimba at any point in time but this was interesting to watch

    • @omgirl2200
      @omgirl2200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try downloading keylimba! It's free

  • @fellipecarneiro3003
    @fellipecarneiro3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG! You're the cutest little thing in the whole world! And made my day lightest. Ty, S2!

  • @EarthChild-bj5tr
    @EarthChild-bj5tr ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video ty for the advice just got my kalimba for my bday! So excited to start playing

  • @herzen9857
    @herzen9857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    About the nail thing: your nails also can't be too long because the skin of your finger has to touch the tab before your nail to avoid that ugly "zz" noise when playing one note more than once. 2-3 mm of length is recommended

    • @alexismecha3766
      @alexismecha3766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can buy Kalimba Thumb Picks,there amazing 💕

  • @kalinawoody4832
    @kalinawoody4832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    “Grow long nails”
    Me who can’t stop biting my nails: WAIT,WHAT!?!?
    Edit:Thank you all for the likes and replies my dudes

    • @MrDodgerdodson
      @MrDodgerdodson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      The opposite energy to this is:
      Can't stop biting your nails? Buy a Kalimba!

    • @joannabasta6771
      @joannabasta6771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I suggest to get a bitter nail polish from a pharmacy its cheap and I actually have it on my nail rn and it helped me a lot I've been using it for like 2 weeks its rly good. Hope this helped :)

    • @kelekasanasith5778
      @kelekasanasith5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @user-by7ug1ek8s
      @user-by7ug1ek8s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can get thumb picks so you don’t have to wait to get one I’m gonna get some because I also have a biting problem.

    • @sarai1023
      @sarai1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TRUST ME WHEN I SAY I had that problem for YEARS literal years on and off trying to stop biting my nails! Maybe if you really want to play the Kalimba use that as your motivation? Also I recommend finding something to replace you nail biting. For instance I always hold a small plushie or squishie and play with it when I am anxious and stuff

  • @emiliasphobia114
    @emiliasphobia114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tqvm for telling me this! I’m looking forward in buying Kalimbas! 💕

  • @synodic_child5009
    @synodic_child5009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found your videos a little while back and was just mesmerized. So I started looking on Amazon and realized there not that expensive!!! This video helped me out a lot. So thank you 😊

  • @allie4085
    @allie4085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1747

    "grow long nails"
    cries in lesbian guitarist

    • @nephilim1630
      @nephilim1630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      cries in bi guitarist/ukuleleist(?)

    • @alexs.1389
      @alexs.1389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      dammit i was gonna say that 😭

    • @biphq9111
      @biphq9111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Guys theres kalimba tips. You buy then and put them on ur fingys and then take them off when ur done!

    • @mikaelastefkova
      @mikaelastefkova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same haha but with ocarina 😄✨

    • @alexs.1389
      @alexs.1389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikaelastefkova i'm learning ocarina right now!!

  • @momstermom2939
    @momstermom2939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have the shortest, softest peeliest, wimpiest, breakiest nails on the planet. Could not play my new kalimba. Tried several types of thumb picks...even the Alaskan kind. But I also have arthritic knuckles that those won’t fit in. Face it...I’m a MESS!!
    I went to a salon and had acrylic thumbnails put on. Thumbnails only. They thought I was nuts...but long nails just get in my way. They wanted to make them nice and long..dragon lady...but I showed them just how short I wanted them.
    PERFECT. I also got the thumbs done for only $10

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😅 Oh wow, what a read this was. I'm amazed with your dedication to play your Kalimba! ❤️✨ Proud of you for finding a solution to every problem that arises 👏 not everyone would go through the lengths and put as much effort as you so you deserve a big pat on the back 💕👍 I hope you got to play as much as songs as you can afterwards, would love to hear the rest of your story ☺️

  • @magspie04
    @magspie04 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've recently been looking into getting a kalimba so this was very helpful! Thank you! Also I love your cat!

  • @havenkeys4441
    @havenkeys4441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a kalimba and I’m super excited to use it!! I think it will fit in perfectly with my folk music kind of style that I play! Glad I watched this video!! :)

  • @ketanpethe5982
    @ketanpethe5982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love how your entire video has an entirely different happy vibe going on 😃

  • @dalacer6670
    @dalacer6670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    4:06
    me who is has already bought a Acrylic Kalimba:shi-

    • @M.Stellaa-vx2fb.11
      @M.Stellaa-vx2fb.11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      me too :c
      but o well atleast i like it :D

    • @lcvelychqnnie6365
      @lcvelychqnnie6365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SAME but I think it will be fine when I actually have it in my hands and know how to use it properly c:

    • @myyukie5781
      @myyukie5781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just order now acrylic bdw im beginner, hehhe

    • @chrissybaby4ever
      @chrissybaby4ever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me, who can read the text? At least, not on a phone

    • @melaniemartinezfan5
      @melaniemartinezfan5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@M.Stellaa-vx2fb.11 same it's really cute it's not that heavy

  • @Maevachan
    @Maevachan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video ! I've been thinking about how nice kalimbas sound for years but I only thought about getting one recently. It was a super useful video to me =)

  • @carolinehenryy
    @carolinehenryy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the information ☺️
    (i’m ordering my very first kalimba right now, so excited 😆)

  • @user-zc5cw5fe8r
    @user-zc5cw5fe8r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    Am I the only one here that already has long nails and hates short nails..

    • @VENTIDABARD
      @VENTIDABARD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I am a guitarist 😭😭😭

    • @melopsittacus4047
      @melopsittacus4047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@VENTIDABARD but u only need long thumb nails which u dont use while playing guitar

    • @alextwt7625
      @alextwt7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry I'm here

    • @VENTIDABARD
      @VENTIDABARD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melopsittacus4047 one of them. I mean I don't use a pick so while playing with long nails they sometimes get stuck and it hurts

    • @sergioalbuerne1274
      @sergioalbuerne1274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t play anything and my nails are really long

  • @imarrams511
    @imarrams511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I knew it. The thing about dead tines. My sister bought me a Kalimba, a month ago. I'm new but when I played 1·· and 2··they don't resonate at all. I was like maybe that is normal because the Kalimba is new. And about the buzz sound. I will continue practicing.
    And I'm creating my own tabs for certain songs(I don't know anything about reading music. Is extremely hard)
    Thanks a lot. Great video btw

    • @imarrams511
      @imarrams511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Cameron Westphal I think you can change the tines. For now I'm still using the Kalimba the dead tines. I'm considering buying another Kalimba(acrylic or the 21 Kalimba). Have nice day/night.

  • @sharisimonehampton5434
    @sharisimonehampton5434 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that you share your aquired tips. So giving. Greatly appreciated. You play beautifully. I hope I will learn and make swift progress too. Thank you. 😉👍♥️

  • @reese2527
    @reese2527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u so much for this, i'm planning to buy the acrylic kalimba good thing i watched this before buying :')

  • @a-dope7161
    @a-dope7161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you so much for making this video, my friend got a kalimba and i got to try it and i really love it, it sounds so beautiful. now ill make sure to remebmer these tips.

  • @teresateresa3043
    @teresateresa3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I also cut my nails before buying my Kalimba, and I needed to wait for my nails to grow 😂😂

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I broke one of my nails recently so i had to cut it totally and now I have to wait and can't do covers.. I tried to play but it sounded different when I recorded.. :(

    • @teresateresa3043
      @teresateresa3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sam Salvador It is a torture when you want to play the Kalimba but you can’t :(

  • @laurenrideout7259
    @laurenrideout7259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was very helpful, I just got my first Kalimba last week and learned a few songs already. I am going to start a Kalimba Tabs notebook and rough draft notebook as well, thank you!

  • @popplioenjoyer
    @popplioenjoyer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video!! got the urge to buy one today and i'm so excited to play!! :D

  • @doodlesanddigs7968
    @doodlesanddigs7968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Such a sweet and helpful video, friend! Thanks for sharing! Just got my first kalimba in the mail today, and it’s is mesmerizing! Thanks again!

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very much welcome 😊 i hope you enjoy your wonderful instrument! 💖

  • @auniceagdeppa13
    @auniceagdeppa13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm actually planning to buy my first Kalimba and saw this. Thank you so much! 😘

  • @MatusDubrava
    @MatusDubrava 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a beautiful video you made, first time learning aabout kalimba, but the style of the video was so relaxing. thank you:)

  • @alieldremy
    @alieldremy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a perfect vlog, and your notebook is so cute it feels like its out of a cartoon i love it so much

  • @Itisheylel
    @Itisheylel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Omg your edits are sooo relaxing and peaceful. It’s kinda giving me positive vibes. This honestly made me feel better because I’m having a bad day today. Thank youuu ^u^

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hope you have better days coming 💖✨

  • @SunfireSG
    @SunfireSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was helpful. I've been ticking away with two kalimbas and didn't know what dead tines were. Now I have one for practice (with dead tines) and another that seems to be dead tine free (also for practice as I'm not very good yet). Thank you!

  • @xxghastlyxx109
    @xxghastlyxx109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the insight. I just recently bought one and it's on its way. I wanted to learn a new instrument this year and this one seemed simple enough to learn

  • @womelyn4597
    @womelyn4597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankssss it helped me so much I just ordered my 1st kalimba and I'm so excited to learnnn

  • @putska_friends
    @putska_friends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    thank you so much for this video ^^ i want to buy my first kalimba because of your beautiful channel and now i know a little more about it c:
    also hi from Russia 💕🐛

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wowow! It makes me so happy hearing that! 🥺❤️ I'm glad u learned something from my video as well.. Thank u for watching my videos. I hope u have fun with your very first kalimba 💖

  • @chocoluv2717
    @chocoluv2717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been searching about Kalimba facts because I'm about to buy my very first musical instrument! I'm very much new to this whole thing, so thank you so so much for this video it is really helpful! Like literally helpful! THANK YOU! 💗

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually made this video for people about to buy a Kalimba.. Because after playing it after a few months I thought about how I wished someone told me about these stuff, since I just got the Kalimba as a gift and didn't do much research about it.. I'm glad this video is doing it's intended purpose and is able to help you out! So... You're very much welcome!! ❤️

  • @mtw.abp.m
    @mtw.abp.m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed and benefited from this video! (thinking of buying a Kalimba).. Thank you! Also love your worship song choices in your notebook, God bless

  • @BlinkinFirefly
    @BlinkinFirefly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG Kai is so cuuuuuuuute 😍
    Thanks for the tips! ^^

  • @michellegarcia2496
    @michellegarcia2496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    How do you fix dead tines? And also, how long does it take for them to “die”?

    • @jawjagrrl
      @jawjagrrl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Wondering that too. Mine is like the one in the video and half the tunes are dead before I've even used it.

    • @user-im6hy7to1c
      @user-im6hy7to1c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@jawjagrrl late reply but sometimes wiggling them around kind of helps? sometimes the bars are just made poorly, resulting in tines that are not flexible and thus won't resonate

    • @Jenica_Arceo
      @Jenica_Arceo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's called stiff tines not dead tines

  • @sosorainbows1196
    @sosorainbows1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    thank you for teaching me this it helped me a lot :D

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! I'm glad i could help ❤️☺️

  • @AbyssalPlague
    @AbyssalPlague 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've thought about getting a Kalimba myself. Figured I'd look into what's involved a bit before I decide. Very informative video!

  • @gillyplatt4547
    @gillyplatt4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, that’s really helpful, I’ll get a notebook too, and I loved the rest of your tips too.

  • @maka3700
    @maka3700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My first Kalimba was the kimi kalimba and it was great , my nails were originally already long , it took me a few week to quite get the hang of it , I’m not 3 weeks in and I have not even regretted even buying it

  • @richardjosephcarpio8236
    @richardjosephcarpio8236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for this guide, i tried downloading the Kalimba thru an app for a phone and I think it's much better to practice on an actual Kalimba. For the notes, tabs or chords for Kalimba, I tried the bamboo flute notes, I think it could help others practicing the Kalimba.

  • @ivanna6598
    @ivanna6598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered one so thank you for the tips!

  • @Ninico77
    @Ninico77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips! Will really help me!

  • @lizzylivin6930
    @lizzylivin6930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kalimba old traditional instrument to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. They consist of a wooden board with attached staggered metal tines amazing to how popular it is across the world 🌍 🥰😍🥰😍and how refined and chic they’re being made these days 🤩

  • @thefleurra9032
    @thefleurra9032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fun fact, I grew out my nails before getting my Kalimba and broke them while playing so I had to cut them short. My short nails still did the job though. In fact I like shorter nails more while playing the Kalimba, it feels less weird. Of course you still need some nail, so don't cut them to short!

  • @koneko2398
    @koneko2398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    really greatfull for this. i just got a kalimba for Christmas and im very excited to start learning and playing

  • @SamSalvador
    @SamSalvador  2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    📖Start Playing Kalimba Songs Here📖
    www.kalimbaclasses.com/play-songs
    For anyone confused on what Kalimba to buy here is a Kalimba Shopping Guide for you: 🌸th-cam.com/video/teFmJaZGl5M/w-d-xo.html🌸

    • @Atlasc
      @Atlasc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :)

    • @knockeryt272
      @knockeryt272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i just subscribed thank you :D

    • @h.m.5724
      @h.m.5724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The instrument is called mbira not kalimba

    • @sambatilo9785
      @sambatilo9785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@h.m.5724 mbira is different from kalimba,it is smaller than mbira, kalimba is a modern version of mbira, they have the same notes but they are not in the same order.

    • @h.m.5724
      @h.m.5724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sambatilo9785 So if I still your invention and change 3% of it does that make it my invention. Please stop your nonsense

  • @_s_e_v_e_n_p_m_8886
    @_s_e_v_e_n_p_m_8886 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    ah good to know the wooden ones are beginner friendly. i’ve been wanting a kalimba for a while and a bit ago i was out with my mother at a market and i saw a stall that was selling handmade decorations and they had a couple of wooden kalimbas with pretty floral designs carved into the fronts so my mother bought one for me for christmas

  • @Sofia8687
    @Sofia8687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a cute video . Very helpful as well. Hope I can get one kalimba one day and practice myself !☺️

  • @alishapranju863
    @alishapranju863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning to get one for my birthday and this was pretty helpful. Thanks a lot! ❤️

  • @jisoorabbit1628
    @jisoorabbit1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    “Nails have to me long”
    Me: seriously!? My habit is biting my nail💀

    • @yukiizanime
      @yukiizanime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same 💀💀🔫

    • @anushka_roseline
      @anushka_roseline 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😑

    • @John-yp8gy
      @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There’s things called kalimba thumb picks which go on your thumb so you can keep short nails while also being able to play kalimba easily

    • @yukiizanime
      @yukiizanime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@John-yp8gy ohh thank you for telling ☺️

    • @John-yp8gy
      @John-yp8gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yukiizanime no problem :)

  • @annaanisa7388
    @annaanisa7388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As far as tabs, I can somewhat easily find written tab notations online. But I have quickly learned to absolutely *LOVE* using the kalimba tablatures with the “musical notes” on them. (I am not too familiar with piano music sheets but those would be a fair alternative.) I can’t hardly find K tablatures that I can *print out* on paper. Sure, they have “video” versions but I can’t stand constantly pausing/playing/rewinding videos during practice. Not to mention having the phone screen shut off on me while playing. I prefer paper in front of me. I am dying for April Yang to publish a whole paper booklet of her covers in tablature form. Or any other youtuber who creates their own covers. Dyyying.
    Anyway, great vid!!! ❤️

  • @legally_a_poptart
    @legally_a_poptart ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much! also i just want to say you cat is adorable

  • @lenbellacustodio162
    @lenbellacustodio162 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.. very imformative since I was planning to buy and learn this

  • @stormi8914
    @stormi8914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that nose lick at the end gave me ✨ *l i f e* ✨

  • @racheal8000
    @racheal8000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found somewhere and read that Kalimba is the easiest music instrument and I was very excited to learn since when I was a child, my fingers are short so I cannot play any instrument. I don't really get into those arts and musicals because I was never been encouraged to. Now that I watched this video, it makes me want to comfirm on buying this Kalimba. I already tried to play this but *virtually* so it would be nice to have it for real. :>

  • @leigoldalagnason2291
    @leigoldalagnason2291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips... Just ordered my Kalimba now ...excited to learn...

  • @dikshadishasworld4084
    @dikshadishasworld4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the informations I will check these points all while having a kalimba 🥰

  • @yutzuki98
    @yutzuki98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG! YOUR VLOG IS SOOO CUTEEE!
    btw, I've been thinking to get a kalimba but I had no idea you had to use your nails.. I thought it was mainly using our thumb! learnt a lot from this!
    hehe, I wanted a khalimba because I've seen people playing Ghibli covers for a while kinda somehow inspired me..

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank youuu!! Im glad I could help! 💖 I have some ghibli covers you might like. My spirited away cover has kalimba tabs in the description if you want to learn it after getting your kalimba 😊

    • @yutzuki98
      @yutzuki98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamSalvador WOW! thank you! i'll be sure to check it! ^^

    • @trose9213
      @trose9213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has ghibli covers too! It's awesome

  • @PerfectPride
    @PerfectPride 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “grow out your nails” **me who has long and healthy natural nails** LOOK OUT WORLD MY TIME HAS COME!!!

  • @HolenaPontecilla
    @HolenaPontecilla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all the tips, im planning on buying this instrument ^•^

  • @roudahalshehhi
    @roudahalshehhi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ! That was so helpful 💓

  • @madelinegarden9836
    @madelinegarden9836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for posting your heart taking note to share with us. Would you mind posting more of your thought on improving our music world? The world needs music especially when someone cannot find a purpose in life.

    • @SamSalvador
      @SamSalvador  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll do my best! 🙏✨

  • @sparkly_chara
    @sparkly_chara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2:46 relatable-
    I was trying to find Undertale ukulele tabs but there wasn't any QwQ

  • @name5689
    @name5689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so excited to get my Kalimba!
    I never knew you needed long nails THATS PERFECT FOR ME

  • @mr-x7689
    @mr-x7689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Werry plesant clip to watch. Good choise of music, and the information was clear, stright to the point and easy to understand. Really good job!

  • @jimweb3043
    @jimweb3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    “grab a cup of coffee or any beverage” “make sure to get cozy and comfortable”
    me on the running machine be like- 👁👄👁

    • @suonimo7350
      @suonimo7350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you best be getting cozy