{"product_id":"hokema-b17-mini-in-c-major","title":"Hokema - B17  MINI in C-Major","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHokema B17 Mini Kalimba – Same Beautiful Sound, Smaller and Easier to Hold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T7KJ6f2Mf_k?rel=0\" title=\"Hokema B17 Mini Kalimba demonstration with glissandos and chord magnets\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B17 Mini has the same set of tines and tuning as the standard B17, but on a smaller wooden body — making it easier to hold for smaller hands. Watch the 2-minute video above to hear the sweet glissandos and see how the chord magnets work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 tines precisely tuned to C-Major — suitable for playing countless popular songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller body than the standard B17 — ideal for children, young adults, and smaller hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTines mounted more closely together for effortless glissandos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes chord magnets to mark and visualize chord positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid resonant body of American cherrywood, finished with natural oils and waxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomically formed tines for easy thumb playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with the Intuitive Soundscapes Terra C-Major (Green) collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5.8\" x 6.3\" x 1.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the B17 Mini?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was specially designed with smaller hands in mind. The B17 Mini is more easily playable for children, young adults, and anyone with a smaller-sized hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key bonus of the Mini is that the metal tines are mounted more closely together, making it easier to play \u003cstrong\u003eglissandos\u003c\/strong\u003e — a continuous slide upward or downward between two or more notes. Simply run your thumbs in a sweeping motion up or down across the tines to produce this delightful, seamless sound effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B17 Mini has the exact same musical layout and tuning as the larger B17: a beautiful block of American cherrywood with metal tines spanning two and a half octaves of the C-Major diatonic scale. Because chord triads are located adjacent to each other, different chords are easy to see and song accompaniment is quickly learnable. The included chord magnets let you mark the chords you want to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale \u0026amp; Tuning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-Major scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C-Major scale consists of 7 notes. The B17 Mini has two full sets of C with an octave in between, plus one additional C an octave higher. The kalimba starts with the bottom root note in the middle, then alternates back and forth between left and right sides, building the scale from the inside outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote on notation:\u003c\/em\u003e In the tablature, the second octave tines are marked with a dot (e.g. 1·, 2·, 3·) and the three highest tines in the third octave are marked with a colon (e.g. 1:, 2:, 3:).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Read the Tine Layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokema marks the tines with two visual indicators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esingle horizontal line\u003c\/strong\u003e on three tines indicates the keynote C — the low, middle, and high C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edouble crossbar\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the tone B (written as H in German notation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markings help you orient yourself quickly while playing across the full range of tines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlaying the C-Major Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the middle, longest tine and pluck it with your right thumb, alternating with your left thumb, working your way outward to the shorter tines. You will hear the C-Major scale played over two and a third octaves. In the tablature, notes for the left hand appear at the top and notes for the right hand at the bottom — the same format used by Conny Sommer in his B17 tutorials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/IMG_3256_480x480.jpg?v=1603061806\" alt=\"Hokema B17 Kalimba tine layout diagram showing C-Major scale positions\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/9005\/files\/b17flyer.pdf?v=1604010971\" title=\"Hokema B17 booklet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebooklet with your purchase\u003c\/a\u003e featuring song samples and playing techniques to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Add-Ons (Not Included)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weplaywelltogether.com\/collections\/hokema-bags\/products\/hokema-b17-softbag\" title=\"Hokema B15\/B17 Mini Softbag\"\u003eB15\/B17 Mini Softbag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced with fiberglass for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully padded interior for protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects your Kalimba perfectly while traveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WePlayWellTogether","offers":[{"title":"Green C-Major","offer_id":48726456402112,"sku":"B17-Mini","price":131.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/B17-Mini-Fall.jpg?v=1786046960","url":"https:\/\/gongs-unlimited.com\/products\/hokema-b17-mini-in-c-major","provider":"Gongs Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}