Kalimba Songbooks for Beginners Series

The kalimba or mbira is a traditional and typical African instrument. It consists of metal keys attached by a wooden support structure. Normally, the African mbira has 4-20 keys, but there also exist mbiras with 45 keys. One of the ethnic groups of people of Zimbabwe, the Rosvi, are called "Mbira people". Any folk song presupposes dance, but in Africa, dance is impossible to separate from a song. Music and dance accompany African birth, growing up, initiation, marriage, the birth of children, death, as well as most social activity, such as hunting, planting, and gathering. Music is often associated in Africa with magic. As the African proverb says: "the spirit cannot ascend to heaven without a song". This educational e-book will help you begin to play music simply and easily. If you are a beginner, playing by notes can be difficult. It is easier to play the finger piano by following numbers. Learn how to play music in a quick and easy way, without knowledge of reading sheet music. My sheet music is universal and suitable for any 8-, 10- or 17- note kalimbas and mbiras. Follow the numbers and begin to play! Some melodies might have been changed and simplified to be played in the diatonic range. If your thumb piano has flat keys, it is recommended that you use the classic sheet music for piano.Also, I added a QR code to all songs. You can follow the link and listen to the rhythm before beginning to play. List of 31 African songs for kalimba: 1. Achta ta ta ta ta - Song from Morocco 2. Askari Eee - Song from Tanzania 3. Atadwe - Song from Ghana 4. Banaha - Song from Congo  5. Banuwa - Song from Liberia 6. Bebe Moke - Song from Congo 7. Before Dinner. Song from Congo 8. Che Che Koolay - Song from Ghana 9. Coco Laye-Laye - Song from Congo 10. Do Do Ki Do - Song from Cameroon 11. Eh Soom Boo Kawaya - Song from Nigeria 12. Funga Alafia - Song from Ghana 13. Kanzenzenze - Song from Congo 14. Kotiko - Song from Congo  15. L'abe igi orombo - Song from Nigeria  16. Manamolela - Song from South Africa 17. Mayo Nafwa - Song from Zambia 18. Obwisana - Song from Ghana 19. Plouf Tizen Tizen - Song from Algeria 20. Sansa Kroma - Song from Ghana 21. Sélinguenia - Song from Kenya 22. Shosholoza - Song from South Africa 23. Sindi - Song from Burkina Faso 24. Siyahamba - Song from South Africa 25. Siyanibingelela - Song from South Africa 26. Stick Passing Song - Song from Uganda 27. Umele - Song from South Africa 28. Wa Wa Wa - Song from Congo 29. Welcome Song - Song from Uganda 30. Zimbole - Song from South Africa 31. Zomina - Song from Togo

Learn how to play music in a quick and easy way, without knowledge of reading sheet music. Playing by notes is difficult for beginners, but here you can play simply following numbers. This learning e-book will help you begin to play music simply and easily. This is a universal songbook and it is suitable for any 8-, 10- or 17- note kalimbas and mbiras. This thumb piano songbook for beginners includes not only numbers but also classic sheet music and it is helpful in developing music literacy. Most of these melodies are rather unique. These are lesser-known songs that you and your kids will certainly love. Although this songbook includes basically kids' songs, you will find several Christian hymns and Christmas carols. In addition, you can find another e-book for kalimba with the most popular simple kids' songs "KALIMBA. Play by Letter: 22 easy to play songs for beginners". Also, I added a QR code to all songs. You can follow the link and listen to the rhythm before beginning to play. Some melodies might be changed and simplified to be played within one octave. If your thumb piano has flat keys, please use the classic music score for piano. List of 50 songs for kalimba: Traditional British Folk Songs 1. Alphabet Song 2. Amazing Grace 3. Baa Baa Black Sheep 4. Bobby Shafto 5. Cobbler, Mend My Shoe 6. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo 7. Dr. Foster 8. Fiddle-Dee-Dee 9. Five Little Monkeys 10. Here We Go Looby Loo 11. I Love Little Kitty 12. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring 13. Jack and Jill 14. Little Jack Horner 15. Old Mother Hubbard 16. Rain, Rain, Go Away 17. Rig-a-Jig-Jig 18. Ring Around the Rosie 19. Wishy-Washy Wee 20. See-Saw Margery Daw 21. Silent Night 22. The First Noel 23. This Old Man 24. To Market, To Market Traditional American Folk Songs 25. A-tisket, A-tasket 26. I Like to Eat (Apples and Bananas) 27. Baby Bumble Bee 28. Bill Grogan's Goat 29. Bim Bum Biddy 30. Charlie Over the Ocean 31. Chattanooga Choo Choo 32. Chumbara 33. Ding Dong Diggidiggidong 34. Frog in the Meadow 35. Go Get the Axe 36. Heigh Di Ho 37. I Fed My Horse 38. Jack-o-lantern 39. Old Bell Cow 40. Old Blue 41. Old Brass Wagon 42. Over the River and Through the Woods 43. Pizza Pizza Daddy-o 44. Ten in the Bed 45. Ten Little Fingers 46. The Bear Went Over the Mountain 47. The Bee and the Pup 48. The Big Sheep 49. When Sammy Put the Paper on the Wall 50. Zudio

This e-book includes complete melodies as well as substantial segments of uncomplicated, famous traditional folk songs from different countries around the world. Their goal was to assist you in acquainting your students with the musical traditions of diverse nations and cultures. International songs are one of the most exciting and appealing avenues to introducing children to new and different cultures through music. I've gathered 45 different national songs adapted especially for kalimba including lyrics, classic sheet music, number-coded notation, and online audio tracks. You will enjoy folk music, children's songs, hymns, popular melodies, and dances. If you are a beginner, playing by notes can be difficult. It is easier to play the finger piano by following numbers. My sheet music is universal and suitable for any 8-, 10- or 17- note kalimba or mbira. Some melodies might have been changed and simplified to be played within one octave. Also, I have added a QR code to all songs. You can follow the link and listen to the rhythm before beginning to play. Contents 1. A Barata Diz Que Tem - Song from Portugal 2. Annie Laurie - Song from Scotland 3. Baidin Fheilimi - Song from Ireland 4. Bella Ciao - Song from Italy 5. Mama Paquita - Song from Brazil 6. Brinca la Tablita - Song from Mexico 7. Buckeye Ji - Song from the United States 8. Burung Kakak Tua - Song from Malaysia 9. Kozachok - Russian Dance 10. Chi Chi Bud Oh - Song from Jamaica 11. Dodo Petit Popo - Song from Trinidad and Tobago 12. Ekmek Buldum - Song from Turkey 13. El Coqui - Song from Puerto Rico 14. Mage Podi Thara - Song from Sri Lanka 15. A Ram Sam Sam - Song from Morocco 16. Ahrirang - Song from Korea 17. Anile, Anile - Song from India 18. Au Clair de la Lune - Song from France 19. Bound for South Australia - Song from Australia  20. Bim Bum Biddy - Song from the United States 21. Che Che Koolay - Song from Ghana 22. Cumpleaños Feliz! - Song from Colombia 23. ¿Dónde Están las Llaves? - Song from Spain 24.  Debka Hora - Song from Israel 25. Epo i Tai Tai e - Song from New Zealand 26. Frère Jacques - Song from France 27. Giro Giro Tondo - Song from Italy 28. Gretel, Pastetel - Song from Germany 29. Hotaru Koi - Song from Japan 30. Kalinka - Song from Russia  31. Kanzenzenze - Song from Congo 32. Kum Ba Yah - Song from the United States 33. Kum Bachur Atzel - Song from Israel 34. La Cucaracha - Song from Mexico 35. Lost My Gold Ring - Song from Jamaica 36. Mein Hut - Song from Germany 37. Pounto to Dakhtilidy - Song from Greece 38. Shchedrik - Song from Ukraine 39. Singapura, Oh Singapura - Song from Singapore 40. Tongo - Song from Polynesia  41. The Grand Old Duke of York - Song from England 42. Un Petit Cochon - Song from France 43. Vous Diraije Maman - Song from France  44. Zhao Peng You - Song from China 45. Zimbole - Song from South Africa

The kalimba came from Africa, but it is perfectly suitable for any kind of ethnic music. The kalimba has a rather meditative quality since each sound can be observed separately. Mindful observation of playing each note can even induce a trance state in the listener. Although mantras are not typically played on the kalimba, you can have a unique spiritual experience nonetheless. If you love yoga, meditation or are interested in Indian culture, playing mantras will evoke a deep resonance in your heart. Here are 20 Indian mantras adapted for 10 and 17 key kalimbas. All songs are in easily readable diatonic arrangements with number notation. My aim is to make playing as simple as possible. Even if you don't have any musical background, you will begin to play very fast. I added a QR code to all songs. You can follow the link and listen to the rhythm and the melody before beginning to play. Contents 1. Adi Mantra of Kundalini Yoga 2. Devi Devi Devi Yagan Mohini 3. Gauri Gauri Gange Rajeshwari 4. Gayatri Mantra Green Tara Mantra 5. Hara Hara Mahadeva 6. Hare Krishna 7. Jai Radha Madhav Kunjabihari 8. Jaya Ho Mata 9. Kali Durgai 10. Namo Namah 11. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu 12. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 13. Namo Tassa Bhagawato 14. Om Bhagavan 15. Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya 16. Om Shakti Om 17. Shankara Karunakara 18. Shivananda Namah Om 19. Shivaya Parameshwaraya 20. Siri Gayatry Mantra