Kalimba and your nails: everything you need to know Beginners guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2020
- ▶️NOTE: for all sorts of reason, is it possible to play the kalimba even with short nails?
YES!◀️
Hello Kalimbuddies!
Today we will talk about those precious nails that are one of the most essential parts of your kalimba playing. I am sure that you may be wondering what is the perfect length for it. Is there also a specific shape that makes the sound better? How long is too long as regards to your kalimba playing? Do nail extensions or gel nails make it better?
All of that will be talked about here on our discussion for today. Do watch the whole thing so that you will be able to get all the pointers mentioned. okay?
I hope you find this useful and of course, helpful.
NOTE:
EVERYTHING MENTIONED IS BASED ON MY PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE. :)
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Psalm 115:1❤️ - เพลง
Literally the best Kalimba instructor ever!!! Don’t even dare argue with me
Aww! You're the sweetest @ILA Tony! 😍❤️
Strongly Agree! Yes she is..☺️
Agree agree agree!!!!!!!!! ❤
i mean, she could be any sort of instructor and i would gladly listen! she is just that captivating ✨✨
i agree too!!! :)
When you have to keep the rest of your nails really short to play violin, but your thumbs slightly longer to play kalimba: 👁️👄👁️
XD. I don't care if my nails are the same length or not. I'll still play both
Hahaha! I can relate to that 😆
*for piano hahahaha
Im a pianist. I guess I'll just prepare myself for pain😅
Hahaha! You can read the description box my friend 😉
I’m just playing my kalimba every night, learning new songs by myself :D
Oooh! I love it! That consistency is just so beautiful. Wow. You inspired me 😍
I've been doing the same! ❤
Aww this will really help your growth as a kalimba player 😍
Omg same 🥰❤️
Constant nail biters doesn't need nail cutter
Joke, please don't bite nails like me.
Hahahaha! I can so relate. 😆
X-nail biter here too. 😆
chill i am worse i eat them
Paweł Pająk nah im worse i pick them
Hi fellow nail biter😆
I try not to bite my nails so I cut them as short as possible so there is nothing to bite.
I just play my kalimba without nails, with the pads of my thumbs. After a week or two to build up the calluses (no more painful than with guitar), the sound is perfectly fine, no buzzing or clicking
Yup! That's perfectly fine 😊
Helpful af thanks so much
Her: After watching this try to play your kalimba.
*me who's broke: aight.*
In the mean time, go for the kalimba app.
I got my Kalimba for $20
@ally, what a deal! Congratulations on that find 😍
@@TipsKalimba that's what i'm doing😆maybe I'll just ask for a real one on my birthday 👁👄👁
@@asmo_bby8309 hahaha! I love it then! Well, advance happy birthday to you then, Kyla 😍❤️
Am I the only one that finds her voice relaxing and calming? That's why she's the best kalimba instructor her voice so clear I love it!
Aww, Yuma that's so kind of you. 😭❤️
Hi five all the way from Brazil! I don't know a single person who owns a kalimba, so your videos are helping me a lot.
Wish you the best!
Aww. This makes me so happy to know that this is helping you a lot. Well, now you know a whole community of people who does High five from the Philippines! 🥰
Eu não sei uma única pessoa além de mim com Kalimba aqui também kkk 😭😭 hi 🇧🇷
Nossa, eu tbm! Os vídeos tbm têm me ajudado muito!🙌
Olha só, achei o comentário brasileiro 🤣 hahahaha ❤️
Brs!! Acabei de fazer o pedido da minha tbm, estou ansiosa para começar mas nunca toquei nenhum instrumento kkk
The clicking sounds always bothered me, and never knew it was from the length. Thank youuu
Yup! Me too! And it does lessen the sweetness of the sound. Do try it out ❤️
Initially i thought it has to be a defect in kalimba
Those drawings were extremely accurate, and the different angles from the nails were great, you're a drawing artist too!! Your lessons are always really helpful :') ♥ Now I know my almond nails can finally work for something 🤣
Hahaaha! Aw thank you so much for appreciating my drawings, Karla. I really tried 😆. Well yes! That's a perfect nail shape in my opinion 😍
I love how you reply and interact with almost all of your fans and comments your amazing at kalimba keep it up♥️ and you so pretty omg
Aww thank you for noticing and appreciating 🥰❤️
meanwhile 🤣
- get a nail cutter
- trimmed my nails to a more rounded shape
then violaaa! I am ready to play na 😁
thank you po ate tiff :))
Hahhha! I love it Jas! How does it sounds now? 😍
@@TipsKalimba mas umokay po ate tiff (except po sa mga dead/stiff na tines, pero keri lang po mahal ko pa rin si rimba 😄) at mas better po pala talaga if round ung pagkaka gupit ng nails, di na po sya ganon kasakit kapag tumutugtog 👏
@@TipsKalimba waiting sa future tips and kalimba hacks mo pa po ate 💯
Sameeee
I have no idea why I’m here I don’t even own a kalimba but I’m glad I stayed ❤️
Aww, that's so sweet to hear. 🥰
When I heard "Ang Kapal", that's when I confirm that You are a Filipino, love your tips btw :33333
Ate Robin! Remember me? The problematic one who suffers to tune her Kalimba? Like it is tuned but it doesnt feel right? HAHAHA i have a good news! I have two kalimbas now, the new one is already tuned and the older one is not, its almost 2 months since i practice songs with my new kalimba.. then i decided to learn or try to tune again the older one. And now, they are already in tuned!!! And i am so happy, i know how to adjust the keys too!😍 thank you for your tips.
About the nails, i have long nails thats why i hear clicking sounds then i tried to cut it short like what u said, the normal lenght it sounds good! Yeyy! Omg i cant hide my expression.
Keepsafe, be healthy!
Ill upload my vids too. Soon!
Aww! Hi moon child! Of course! Oooooh Congratulations on your results! That's so cool that both your kalimbas are now tuned and that you did try out the nail length! Aww so so proud of you. 😭❤️😍
@@TipsKalimba thank you so muchhh 😭✨
@@TipsKalimba can i ask a question? Can you play kalimba without long nails?
@@TipsKalimba can i ask a question? Can you play kalimba without long nails?
I just ordered a kalimba sa shoppee so I'm already cutting my nails as I'm watching this video 😂. Salamat sa videos ate!!
In 1:30 I thought it was an among us character haha.😂
😆😆😆
I am sorry but can I ask you any question?
How you be so beautiful?
Hahahaa! Oh my. I thought what will be your question. 😆😍
She do be lookin' like Maxene hahaha
@@shaiabad yeah, its true
My fave kalimba instructor😍
Wala po talaga akong kaalam alam sa kalimba not until na discover ko po yung channel mo ate Teppie❤️ ilang days na lang dadating na po yung kalimba ko
And proud po ako na kayo yung naging way para makilala ko ang kalimba😍
Aww, Jane! So sweet. 😭❤️ Lubos mo akong pinasaya dahil dito. Maraming salamat. 😍❤️
You are wonderful! Thanks for your insights!
I've been watching a lot of your vids to help me decide whether or not to get a kalimba (I think it might help redirect my severe fidgeting due to ADHD). I have very short fingers/small hands in general, but my thumb nails are also short and stubby, so this is one of my main concerns regarding whether or not I could effectively play it.
I see, thank you for being open and transparent about this, i really appreciate it. Have you tried to make your nails a bit longer even if it's just the one on yoyr thumbs?
That’s not something you really need to worry about. It really doesn’t matter that much. You play an instrument for yourself and to have fun and you do what your body can do. I have short nails and play nylon string guitars. You can play with no nails at all if you really want to. You get a brighter tone with nails, but you get the same notes with the meat of your thumb
I got a kalimba this Christmas and your videos really help me. I actually found your channel in my recommended before I knew kalimbas existed and that's what made me want a kalimba in the first place. Thank you so much! Lots of love!
Wow! I'm so humbled to know this. Im happy that you are playing the Kalimba now 😍❤️
Omg you are the best teacher who helps me to learn to play on my kalimba
I'm getting a kalimba. So glad there's a channel about kalimba. Thank you. 😘😘😘
I'm from Brazil and I learn a lot from your videos because of subtitles. thanks
Aww, Ritiele, thank you for sharing this with me. Sometimes i feel that no one uses the subtitles, but you just encouraged me to keep it up. So thank you my friend. ❤️
Muito obrigada, estava precisando muito desse vídeo ❤️
May the Lord bless you and keep you Kalimba instructor Robin 🙌🏻❤️ - Amen
ANOTHER GREAT SHOW! THANK YOU
When you switched to an "announcer voice" at the end, Tip,
I laughed because I didn't expect it. 😂 Great job with this vid!
Hahaahahhaha! Oh that's my tagalog voice i believe 😆 i love the term though... Announcer voice. 😆
I'm a newbie kalimba player. I don't grow out my nails ever.. I like my nails to be super short and now that I play it, my thumbs tend to position upright just so the nails can touch the tines.. like your example. I'm getting used to it though but my thumb flesh are becoming asymmetrical.. 😅
Hahaahahha! Oh my that term is so adorably funny. I like your humor, Valerie. I can already imagine the thumb flesh of yours. Ugh you made my day. Thank you. 😆❤️🥰
@@TipsKalimba hahaha I think a thumb sleeve would save me from a thumb deformation. I gotta purchase a pair of it. 😁
Well, tell me how it goes. Personally it's not working for me before since it gets stuck in the tine. 😆
I still don’t have a kalimba but ended up watching almost all of her videos. I just love the way you speaaaaaks❤️
One thing I love aside from the tips you share is your smile, it's so sweet 😊
it’s like two in the morning and all of a sudden i need to know how to play a kalimba immediately
Hahahaha! Must be your subconscious mind telling you so 😄
lol... tgis happend to me last week and now I owned 2 kalimbas
When a left handed saw another left handed 🙊✌🤙
Aaah! Yes! *Apir with our left hand!*🥰❤️
You're a lefty too ?! :D
Yes, i am...🥰
i am left handed too 💕 *apir*
Yay! Apir, Shana!
I love, that not only are you clear and helpful, but that you end with a spiritual blessing.😊
Aww thank you for acknowledging that. I do make sure to always do that ❤️
Thank you so much. Especially the last little inspiring message 🥰
Oh yass! I need this video!❤
I have reallllyyyyy long nails😆
Hahahaha! Do you experience clicking sounds when you play? 😍
while i have realllllyyyyyy short nails ✊🏻😔
@@TipsKalimba yess haha. And now I filed them down to make it shorter. And it doesnt have anymore clicking sound❤
Ahhh! I love it then! Congratulations! 😍❤️
Haha "look at your nails from the back"
Nail biters can not relate. (there's literally no white whatsoever on my nails. They're like 0mm short.)
Hahahaha! As a former nail biter too, i do know what you mean 😆
Same gurl 😂
You are amazing. I follow you channel even before my kalimba arrived home. I have been having some progress with it, you are very positive and encouraging.
Thank you!!
Keep like that
Susan this encourages me so much. Thank you for letting me know.😭❤️
I could listen to her all day! Thank you!
Aww that's so sweet of you. 🥰
nails;
cries in piano
You're left handed ate tep!! 😅
About the shape of the nails, I also experienced the same thing. Ny nails are square shaped, but then I tried to also file the edges to make it a little bit oval. Haha
Nagwowork po talaga to.😁😁
Hahaha! Yes! Just like both my feet 😆
Ooh! Diba! My nails were square too before but the clicking is just too much. 😆 So glad that i have a witness in you now 😍
Hi, I have just recently discovered your channel and watched a few of your videos. They are all very useful, helpful and informative. I am planning to buy my first kalimba soon. Thanks so much for being such an inspiration! I love all your videos. Keep on sharing more useful tips and stay sweet! :)
Just got a kalimba for Christmas thank you so much
Me ajudou muito! Obrigada 💕😊
i broke my nail while i was playing my kalimba:"(
Oh no!! 😭
I know and hindi ako naka play ng kalimba for like 1 week and hirap kasi nila pahabain
My dad bought me a kalimba today it's going to be here in 10 days I'm so excited!!!
I like your vooooiceeee its so soothingggg!
Thank u for helping out! I'm expecting to get my kalimba soon and I hope its good!!
Oooh! I hope it's good too. Thank you for your kind comment. 😄
I'm a Muslim and I can't have long nails but I really want to play kalimba. I'm planning on getting one soon tho...
Well, if you do not experience any nail pain, you can keep them short. We have friends here who complain about experiencing nail pain and this will help A LOT. 🥰
Really? I'm muslim as well but my nails are very long 🥺 didn't knew about that...
I'm really trying to stop biting my nails because I really want one but it's so hard😣. Is their a way to get a kalimba with the nail thingy, does it come with it, or do you have to buy it separate?
Hi. What nail thingie? :)
@@TipsKalimba Its kinda like a thing I saw on a previous video and it kinda looked like a clip that you put on your thumbs to protect your fingers. Maybe a sunlp, not really sure tho.
I love the fact that you have so many kalimba
Thank you. Wishing every day was Tuesday. I can't wait for new videos.
Aww! That's so sweet! I really appreciate that. 😍❤️
I bite my nails a lot but still play the kalimba, my nails dont reach the end of my thumb so i just use my thumbs to play, instead of my nails, is that normal? It doesnt hurt for me, also i play it in the correct position.
Well as long as it doesn't hurt it's fine. Some people just complain that it is painful, thus the video. 🥰
whenever I play, it slowly chips away at my nail, making it shorter and messing up the shape. Im not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but could u help?...
Try to play in a more relaxed grip. Your thumbs should not be fully flexed. :)
@@TipsKalimba okay ty!
Most beautiful kalimba teacher!
Aww Win Wee! You're so sweet. Thank you for thinking so 🥰
Noone but noone talked about it earlier. You are GREAT. Love you ❤️
Aww thank you for the love, Gunay! I so appreciate you ❤️
Hey, as a guy, the social norm is to have short nail... Can I play with short nails or do I have to grow them out, which I'm a bit hesitant to do
Sure! This is just for people who experience nail pain when they play. :)
@@TipsKalimba ah okay, thank you! My first kalimba comes Tuesday, I'm excited!
Woaaah! It's almost Tuesday! 😍
@@TipsKalimba ik!! I'm super excited and have been watching all your videos in preparation! I don't think I ever been more hyped for a purchase
me watching who bite my nails the other day and is about to get one of the kalimba on oct.3:👁👁
hahaha! well, as long as your finger doesn't hurt. :D
@@TipsKalimba Thx fir the tips:)
Thank you for making this video, very helpfull
You look so pretty 😭😭
I can't have ling nails since it'd forbidden in school :c
Oh that is fine... This is usually for people who have nails that hurt when playing. But it is totally fine to use the kalimba even with short nails :)
@@TipsKalimba I have a question do can we use our finger instead of our nails ?
@@nezukouwu5659 yes but it will hurt after a while of playing
I'm new to this channel and I notice that she is one of the best kalimba teacher i have ever known. The videos are so helpful! Thank u so much!!!🥰🥰
Zoe, you made my day! Wow, thank you for thinking so 🥰❤️
@@TipsKalimba and she's that kind to reply each and everyone in the comment section!!! YOU DA BEST!!!🥺♥️ ILABYUUUU
Best video ever!
Wow amazing thank you for the tips and for sharing god bless you have a blessed day
Thanks for helping me! My kalimba is going to arrive soon and Im learning a lot with your videos! love from Brazil! ❤🇧🇷
Oooh! That's so exciting! Well, I'm hopping that you will love the kalimba on the way 😍❤️ love from the Philippines 😍
Hey could you let me know from where which site did you ordered it?
Thank you for your videos. I'm starting out and this is so helpful!
your voice is so pretty and i like how you drew it out for us to have a visualization to see what you were saying
Aww thank you for your kind appreciation ❤️
I odered a kalimba today it will deliver till Saturday so I'm watching Alot of your vids hehe tysm
So helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much! Your videos help a lot! 🙏☺️
nice tutorial.... like it
Thank you so much for making this video! I was about to buy a kalimba and i just saw this video!
Oooh! Well i am excited for you. I hope you do pursue the kalimba 😍
Been wanting a Kalimba the past couple weeks. I just bought it and am sitting in the guitar center parking lot playing around. Thanks for the upload. I sub'd
This video is really helpful! Thank you very much for creating it!
Aww thank you for such appreciation 🥰❤️
I love your vids ate. Your the one that made me buy a kalimba. Thanks for this ate ❤
Aww. Thank you so much for the love, Xha i appreciate it 😍❤️
Thank you, i am a beginner and get my First kalimba next week. Before that i will visit a nail Studio to shorten my Gel nails. Now i know how my nails should Look for now on 👍
Thank you so much! Such a great video
You are so welcome! Hopefully it helps ❤️
I know I'm late to the party, but I just bought a Kalimba yesterday and it should be here tomorrow. I've been binge watching all of your videos ahead of time so I'm better suited to start playing right when it gets here. Watching your videos has made be super excited to start playing! Thank you for all of your wonderful content!
Same here, mine just came yesterday and I immediately tune it. I can’t wait to learn a lot of songs with it:D
How did it work out for you?
Just subscribed!! Amazing content btw!! ❤️❤️
Aww welcome to our channel AnaSof! So glad you are here 🥰❤️
You are such a sweet, young lady! I love hearing your blessings - keep smiling & loving!
That's so sweet of you to say. I really appreciate your love. Thank you. 🥰
Thanks so much for the advice i love your channel 🥺
Aww thank you for the love, Berry. ❤️
Thank you so much! You answered so clearly, and now it’s a lot easier to play kalimba. Thank youuuuuu ❤️🎶🎵
Aw i love knowing this, Kitsune. Thank you so much for sharing this with me ❤️
very informative! Thank you so much
Yay! You are so welcome 😍❤️
Thank you for your videos! I just got my first kalimba yesterday on my birthday, and you've been a great help.
Oooh happy birthday then, Alean! How are you enjoying it? 😄
@@TipsKalimba thank you for the greeting!❤ I'm still getting used to using the real thing rather than mobile kalimba apps, but I'm sure I'll improve!
Yes, you surely will, Alean 🥰❤️
This what i call the best teacher of kalimba ever!!!! :3
Aww! That's so sweet of you, Alex! Thank you for thinking that i am. 🥰
Ohh, this is what I have waiting for.Thanks Robin, my kalimba teacher. This is really helpful.
Aww this makes me so happy to know, my dear friend 😍❤️
Thank you for being a good friend and my teacher too. You are so amazing.
Aww Pslam 115:1 of course ❤️😍
Amen. God bless your heart my dear friend. May you inspire more people and may they see how amazing our God is.
My boyfriend got me a kalimba for our anniversary, so your videos are really helpful!! Thank you
Wow, Happy anniversary to the both of you. ❤️
You are the best kalimba player ever honestly u are so good 😀
Aww i really appreciate this. Thank you for thinking that i am. ❤️
Oh my gosh thank you so for this help!!
Ugh! I love it then! 😍
I hope you can continue to make amazing videos, have an amazing year and stay safe!
Thank you so much for your informations ♡♡
Real i love you 🥺❤️
You are the best
Aww i appreciate you saying that 🥰
Thank you so much MA'AM, FOR SHARING THIS VERY BEAUTIFUL VIDEO WITH US.🙏🙏🙏😄😄😄LOVE YOU AND RESPECT YOU FOREVER
Aww that's so kind of you, Roshan. I really appreciate it ❤️😍
@@TipsKalimba You're Great MA'AM😄🙏💝
Your voice is so relaxing and nice to listen to😊
Oh thank you for thinking so :)
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial miss 😍
Glad it was helpful!
Tan linda! Gracias por aclarar las dudas, como siempre tomo en cuenta todos tus consejos☺💜
de nada! Estoy muy contento de que sus dudas hayan sido aclaradas. mantente increíble mi amigo. 😍❤️
youre voice is so soft and sweet, i love you're video's and voice :)
Roda, i appreciate you saying that 🥰
Thanks for those tips uwu now I already know whats the right length for my nails to play my kalimba ~
Wuhoo! Congratulations, Ge Ro! 😄
I know this is not related to the video but can I say how *GORGEOUS* you are
Oh, that's so sweet of you to say. 😍❤️
Also you're super inspiring 🥺♥️
Aww that means so much to me, Gabriella. Thank you for seeing something in me that makes you inspired 😍❤️
@@TipsKalimba Thank you for being yourself always!!!
You’re amazing thank you!
Aww. You're so sweet. Thank you 🥰❤️
@@TipsKalimba You're welcome! My kalimba came in the other day and im soooooooooo happy lol!!