You do not need to read music to create beautiful sounds with a HOKEMA instrument. The most important question is what you want to experience.

I want to relax and play intuitively

Recommendation: Sansula. Its notes are tuned to make free improvisation sound harmonious. It is ideal for quiet sound moments, meditation, yoga and mindful music-making.

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I want the easiest possible start

Recommendation: Kalimba B9. Nine tines make the layout clear and approachable. The B9 is compact, instantly playable and an excellent first kalimba for adults.

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I want to play familiar melodies

Recommendation: Kalimba B17 in C major. Its 17 notes offer more range for songs and melodies while remaining easy to approach.

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I am looking for an instrument for a child

Recommendation: Kids Kalimba. It was designed for small hands and combines a genuine handcrafted instrument with a growing learning world of songs and videos.

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I work in education or music therapy

Recommendation: Sansula Renaissance. Its durable REMO membrane and intuitive playability make it particularly suitable for frequent use and different players.

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Quick comparison

Instrument	Best suited to	Range
Sansula	Relaxation, improvisation and mindful sound moments	9 notes
Kalimba B9	The easiest introduction	9 notes
Kalimba B17	Songs and melodies	17 notes
Kids Kalimba	Children and families	9 notes

Every HOKEMA instrument is handcrafted in our workshop in Walsrode, Germany.