Hokema B9 Kalimba – Compact, Resonant, and Endlessly Playable

The B9 is a small, beautifully crafted kalimba with a solid resonant body of American cherrywood. Its warm, clear tone and pocket-sized form make it the perfect companion — whether you're exploring sound healing, looking for a meditative practice, or simply want an instrument you can pick up and play anywhere.

• Solid resonant body of American cherrywood
• A-minor tuning with additional tines pitched at B and F — identical tuning to the Hokema Sansulas
• No wrong notes: all tones harmonize, making it ideal for beginners and intuitive players
• Amplify the sound by placing the kalimba on a flat surface such as a table or on top of a drum
• Available in 4 Intuitive Soundscapes tunings: A-minor, C-Major, G-Major, and D-minor
• Measurements: 4.8 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches

Why the B9?

The B9 shares the same A-minor tuning as the Hokema Sansula family, making it a natural companion instrument for ensemble play, sound healing sessions, or layered soundscapes. Its solid cherrywood body — without a membrane — produces a brighter, more direct tone that cuts through beautifully when placed on a resonant surface.

Default Tuning A-minor: A, C, C, A, A, F, E, E, B

Interested in Different Tunings?

If you'd like to retune your Kalimba or create your own custom tuning, we've put together a step-by-step guide with videos showing you exactly how to do it.

Available Add-Ons (Not Included)

B7/B9 Bag

• Reinforced with fiberglass for durability
  
• Fully padded interior for protection
• Adjustable shoulder strap
• Protects your Kalimba perfectly while traveling
• Lightweight and durable

More Inspiration

Need more ideas? Get Conny Sommer's Sansula and Kalimba book — featuring 14 different tunings, audio samples, and play-along exercises to take your playing further.