UTOPIA series kalimba is made in france by hand, in our workshop. Each kalimba is a little piece of art and is unique!
This kalimba has the particularity of having two rows of 17 blades, the tones on the bottom row (equivalent to the white keys of the piano) and the semitones on the top row (equivalent to the black keys of the piano) which will allow you to play a wide variety of music without having you worrying about Key limitations or tuning changes like in 1 row basic kalimbas.
Free yourself and your musical possibilities!
Please note that each kalimba is unique , be it in the resinwork, wood color or wood veins
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This kalimba has a clear sound, crystalline non-metallic on the high keys, slightly round mediums, and warm bass, all harmonized in a deep resonance, a wonderful sound projection and a frank attack .
This Utopia kalimba model is sweet, heavenly, but not lacking in character!
Each Kalimba Utopia «BOREALIS" is hand-oil-painted with and then resined. Oiled Wood back, allowing a better grip on the instrument while playing , soft and warm touch of wood and letting the wood's smell enchant you .
The Northern Lights vary in colour from blue to green and sometimes purple.
Let yourself dream of northern lights while playing BOREALIS kalimba!
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Each piece of wood being unique, with its small differences in density, we choose the tuning that sounds best after several tests for each kalimba. We advise you to keep this tuning in the future.
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1. FULL CHROMA
Each note has its sharp (#) above for an easy play. 4 and 1 keys are redundant ( repeated) on the top layer of keys
18 notes ,12 sharps + 4 redundant notes on upper layer
beginner friendly!
2. CHROMA +
Same as full chroma minus one sharp , + 1 note for a bigger range 19 notes ,11 sharps + 4 redundant notes on the upper layer
Beginner friendly 
3. CHROMA + non redondant
notes from °4 to 5°°, no redundance. A big range of notes for much more playing possibilities!f
23 notes + 11 sharps without redundant keys
Always tuned in C or B
Can be played by beginners but it will be easier for intermediate to advanced players or musicians.
Which tuning to choose?
All our instruments are tuned in major mode. Whether you choose a tuning in C, B, Bb, A, or others you can play the same music pieces. Make your choice according to your hearing preferences. Are you more sensitive to high or bass sounds?
If you prefer
a soprano instrument - opt for a C or B tuning
a mezzo instrument- opt for a Bb or A tuning
an Alto instrument - opt for a G, F# or F tuning
A bass instrument opt gor a E tuning
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Type FLAT
number of Keys: :34
basic material: Rosewood and resin
engraved keys
Comes with:
-Tuning hammer
-Foldable tuning pliers
-Hard case
-cleaning cloth
-Silicone fingertips
-Double tremollo chain