MIAODAM Kalimba 8 Keys Thumb Piano, Mini Thumb Piano, Portable Wood Mini Finger Piano, Marimba Musical Instruments Gift for Kids Adults Beginners

Bought for wife all of the grandkids had a fun time playing with it

Oh, my gosh! This kalimba is tiny but don't let its size fool you! There are videos on YouTube that are so simple that can teach anyone how to play a song on a kalimba. When I got my first kalimba, I couldn't put it down but I had to because... well, I couldn't carry it with me to work but this one? It actually fits in my pocket and the tines are already tuned for you. It comes with a necklace attachment if you feel like wearing it around your neck. The instrument is actual solid wood that is polished. The texture is nice and you need no instruction to strum it lightly. It sounds like a harp and that's what my family has always known these as. It's simple to play and anything you can play with one of these is soothing. Wow your friends or join in with them. If you like to sing, you can fine-tune these bad boys to perfect pitch and they can help you match your key. Trust me on this one, you'll be glad you got it.

There were no instructions or sample music “play by numbers” included...the metal pieces tend to move side-to-side, so not great for average adult hands....would be be easier for kids to use. I figured out the first four notes of “Happy Birthday.” Maybe by my next birthday, I’ll figure out how to play the rest of the song!!

I gave this to my 10 yr old granddaughter tonight along with the songbook. She played it less than 10 minutes and one of the bars came out! She was very disappointed as she enjoyed playing it! Do not purchase!!! Piece of junk!

Small and cheap