Make the Simplest Kalimba Ever

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024

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  • @cabbagepatchcemetery5308
    @cabbagepatchcemetery5308 Před 6 lety +663

    *MMM MMM MMM those sweet kalimba sounds*
    ( 6:00 )

  • @JWAM
    @JWAM Před 7 lety +675

    Revisiting a build merely to do it with simpler tools because of comments is too kind. :)

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 7 lety +59

      Haha, not sure if it's kindness or spite that fueled it to be honest.

    • @JWAM
      @JWAM Před 7 lety +9

      Switch & Lever Rubbing Well, to be completely honest, my comment was slightly motivated by being able tickle those who frown on the fact that they need to find another reason to not be pleased about this build... :)

    • @tylerrogel368
      @tylerrogel368 Před 7 lety +1

      Switch & Lever spite

  • @mal4797
    @mal4797 Před 6 lety +1454

    I came from the kalimba video wit the doggo in it

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar Před 7 lety +468

    I don't have a metric ruler! Foiled again. 😉 Nice work, love the chopsticks.

    • @KitsuQuinGamingTTV
      @KitsuQuinGamingTTV Před 6 lety +7

      If you use US standard measurements, just put some tape on edge of your ruler and to label it with centimeters: at the one inch mark label 2.54cm and then just divide/multiply to labe down the ruler in the correct increments, just use the conversion that 1 inch= 2.54 centimeters
      also if you aren't super familiar with metric, there are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter if you need to mark those.

    • @sergeantbigmac
      @sergeantbigmac Před 6 lety +6

      Maya For World Domination
      ...It was obviously a joke, but just in case you dont know; Americans are all taught metric in school. We know it and many of us use it. Our rulers have both. Many of our everyday measurements are in metric (ie 2 liter bottles). And it's called Imperial because it was invented in Britain, not the US.

  • @katelynvalles
    @katelynvalles Před 6 lety +594

    Did anyone else come from the kalimba video can't help falling in love with you with the doggo in It?

  • @siamt8545
    @siamt8545 Před 6 lety +648

    I don't even play the kalimba why am I watching this

    • @MLE_anne
      @MLE_anne Před 6 lety +22

      Same, I have no idea why this was recommended. But it was neat nonetheless

    • @emilyappel7144
      @emilyappel7144 Před 6 lety +5

      same hahahha

    • @newaccount6414
      @newaccount6414 Před 6 lety +2

      *Ahem* Ayyee

    • @HNXMedia
      @HNXMedia Před 6 lety +9

      Me either, but suddenly I am determined to build one.

    • @dana_grdp2136
      @dana_grdp2136 Před 6 lety +2

      OMG JIMIN IS IN YOUR PROFILE PIC!!!! HEY FAM!!! ♡♡♡
      ARMYS ARE EVERYWHERE 😂💖

  • @2dividedby3equals666
    @2dividedby3equals666 Před 7 lety +149

    Lack of tools is an excuse to not make stuff. As was very well put by eddie steele, we have brains, a little imagination goes a long way. Your patience and politeness never cease to surprise me.

    • @kiliwami4086
      @kiliwami4086 Před 6 lety +9

      2dividedby3 oh, I don't need air to breathe on the moon, I could only keep my nose and mouth closed

    • @luna-chan9067
      @luna-chan9067 Před 4 lety +2

      Both of you are technically right tho-

    • @saurophaganax_0
      @saurophaganax_0 Před rokem

      Well, Egyptians built the pyramids without having Industrial machines. However, they also could just walk outside and find the materials then spend the rest of their short lifes just building them. I think one could say it's more an issue of the accessibility of the meaterials and/or ...means of production... but I'll try not to get too political on that.

    • @DishonorableMentions452
      @DishonorableMentions452 Před 11 měsíci

      All you need are scissors and cardboard lol

    • @DishonorableMentions452
      @DishonorableMentions452 Před 11 měsíci

      I made so many freaking things with just those two things, (drum set, table, cosplay masks, working dispenser, phone)

  • @steal25
    @steal25 Před 7 lety +424

    We all have the most useful tool possible. Our brain. I read ALOT of people saying stuff like "if only I had all the tools you have, I could do that". With half a brain, a little ingenuity and a bit of creativity these people would be surprised what they could actually make.

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 7 lety +28

      Indeed, that's more or less the point I was trying to get across in my FAQ video as well.

    • @Colopty
      @Colopty Před 7 lety +20

      A poor craftman blames his tools.

    • @meadpiano
      @meadpiano Před 7 lety +5

      I do think confidence plays a factor for people too though. Which he addressed by showing helpful ways too do things by hand. Some might have previously thought, oh I can not drill a accurately placed straight home by hand, I'm not that good! Well he demonstrated to use a guide block for square and a waste back up block. At the end of the day, confidence and patience help a 'maker' more than tools.

    • @EliosMoonElios
      @EliosMoonElios Před 7 lety +4

      "if only I had all the tools you have, I could do that"
      Yep, they are just like people who say "I wish I were a millionaire to help".
      Lazy people and selfish people who wish to be good but without effort.

    • @ZxSpectrum777
      @ZxSpectrum777 Před 7 lety +1

      @eddie steele You're right, but I dunno why you watch this video then:)

  • @madmanmapper
    @madmanmapper Před 3 lety +122

    Honestly, if you're the type of person complaining about not having tools in the yt comments, you're not going to be attempting any DIY projects anyway.

  • @lelouch0chan
    @lelouch0chan Před 7 lety +269

    Oh god, you are seriously patient with comments :'D

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 7 lety +57

      As a CZcamsr there are only two ways to be, patient or ignoring them completely. The third way is just being angry, and I don't think anyone is better off from that.

    • @rubenvela44
      @rubenvela44 Před 3 lety +1

      Its takes 1 commenter to ruin everything

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy Před 7 lety +28

    Daniel, Thank you for this version of the Kalimba, as I think it would be a wonderful thing to do with your kids or grandkids in my case. Once again your perspicacity shines through like a beacon to those less inclined creatively in a kind way and a bright light to those who desire the simple elegance of creatively re-purposing easily found "goodies". Also your video music was quite on point in the same fashion and when I saw the title reminded me of one of my favorite books..."The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame...probably a good read for some of your commenters. Thanks for all your efforts and Patience...you are much appreciated! ~PJ

  • @timberdish
    @timberdish Před 7 lety +156

    I don't have a knife to remove the lid. UNSUBSCRIBE!!!
    Just kidding of course, that turned out really cool. Great job :-)

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 7 lety +44

      It's okay, you can also use explosives!

    • @timberdish
      @timberdish Před 7 lety +11

      Ha ha ha!! Now those I do have to hand! Thanks! :-D

    • @yuuhi4187
      @yuuhi4187 Před 6 lety +1

      Lol

    • @sangnomiya_kokomi6125
      @sangnomiya_kokomi6125 Před 4 lety

      @@SwitchAndLever I dont have explosives @-@

    • @markenangel1813
      @markenangel1813 Před 3 lety

      @@sangnomiya_kokomi6125 try using a sword or an axe. failing that, look around for a particularly sharp rock.

  • @Redmoonblade
    @Redmoonblade Před 7 lety +70

    Some people don't understand that if you want to make something yourself you need the tools to do so. You are either a maker or a buyer. I prefer to be a maker.

    • @Redmoonblade
      @Redmoonblade Před 7 lety +3

      Of course anyone could have used a bit of logic to take the last kalimba you made and simply made a box version. I can think of quite a few shapes for when I make mine.

    • @roachdoggjr3030
      @roachdoggjr3030 Před 6 lety +6

      good for you.

    • @Batxxrobinwonder
      @Batxxrobinwonder Před 3 lety +3

      Sometimes you don’t have the tools. (I mean I do, but just for those who don’t) That is when you make do with what you have. Don’t have a saw? You should have a serrated kitchen knife somewhere. I found those can work pretty well if you have the patience and caution. Don’t have a hammer? Then again I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t own a hammer for hanging pictures at least. You can use literally anything heavy, strong and that has a flat face. A rock should work pretty well. And as for any other tools it just takes understanding what it’s doing and a little ingenuity and wallah! You have a makeshift tool!

    • @chrisakaschulbus4903
      @chrisakaschulbus4903 Před 3 lety

      you don't "need" tools... but they can make things a lot more easy, therefore also making it less exhausting and more fun. and "getting tools" in general doesn't mean that you have to spend thousands on fancy machinery... it's always up to the maker which step he wants simplified...
      for the life of anything i can't stand sandpaper and the process of using it by hand, that's something where i'd spend money to make the process quicker.

  • @meadpiano
    @meadpiano Před 7 lety +16

    Experiment with making the bamboo thinner at the base. Especially on the lower notes. This should give you more sustain and a little more volume even. And I agree with everyone else, work with the tools you have, expensive or no.

    • @mckennadouglas4031
      @mckennadouglas4031 Před 3 lety

      you mean like using the end of the chopstick that tapers off?

  • @doubledarefan
    @doubledarefan Před 7 lety +21

    Perfect for playing Chopsticks!

  • @Maninawig
    @Maninawig Před 11 měsíci

    I am a self-taught amateur craftsman and never knew the drill hack you showed... seriously stoked about learning to drill straight holes.

  • @Indix_
    @Indix_ Před 3 lety +2

    Suena como una preciosa Kalimba ...
    Bellísimo trabajo....

  • @imprezars98985
    @imprezars98985 Před 5 lety +24

    I love how much of a "now shut up" video this is.

  • @dumbgayenby
    @dumbgayenby Před 4 lety +6

    The way the title is written makes it sound like a threat

  • @Batxxrobinwonder
    @Batxxrobinwonder Před 3 lety +2

    For those of you who don’t have the tools. (I mean I do, but just for those who don’t) That is when you make do with what you have. Don’t have a saw? You should have a serrated kitchen knife somewhere. I found those can work pretty well if you have the patience and caution. Don’t have a hammer? Then again I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t own a hammer for hanging pictures at least. You can use literally anything heavy, strong and that has a flat face. A rock should work pretty well. And as for any other tools it just takes understanding what it’s doing and a little ingenuity and wallah! You have a makeshift tool!
    Or if you try to say you’re too lazy to make your own tools...BUY SOME! They are a great investment!

  • @vickierayhill4637
    @vickierayhill4637 Před 6 lety +1

    A large liquor store nearby that has a humidor room sells their empty cigar boxes for between $2 to $5 each depending on how fancy or what they are made of.

  • @Lee-bz8kq
    @Lee-bz8kq Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much! It's very nice of you to make this version!

  • @ivancarmody7038
    @ivancarmody7038 Před 7 dny

    This was an excellent video of, how to build a simple Kalimba, and it worked well.

  • @devilsadvocate2726
    @devilsadvocate2726 Před 6 lety +7

    i was gonna say why couldnt people figure out that they could by a pack of $5 hand carving tools, if anything its better to do it that way so you can customize it a lot more.

  • @natalieplays9212
    @natalieplays9212 Před 6 lety +16

    OMFG!! FINALLY I HAVE ANOTHER USE FOR ALL MY CHOPSTICKS!!...I HAVE THOUSANDS OF THEM...AM ASIAN 😂

  • @SuperIsaiah
    @SuperIsaiah Před rokem

    I actually really like how this sounds, it sounds like a very fun instrument for making distinct sounding music, would be nice to use as a melodic percussion for a jungle-y sounding song.

  • @Pooska-bd3nz
    @Pooska-bd3nz Před 6 lety +1

    I always hear people complaining about insomnia but, now I can have a discussion about how to make an awesome instrument 😊

  • @merlefi6162
    @merlefi6162 Před rokem

    I have an actual kalimba, but I wanna try making this someday too! The sound is nice!

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job
    ...God bless you for sharing your time ideas work skills

  • @shroboy07
    @shroboy07 Před 7 lety +7

    Dang! That was an awesome build!

  • @joy_bringer
    @joy_bringer Před 4 lety +2

    "MMM MMM MMM those sweet kalimba sounds" sweet voice

  • @imadethisformusic.6245
    @imadethisformusic.6245 Před 6 lety +5

    I don't even know a single thing about how playing the kalimba; So why do I have the urge to run upstairs and beg my father to help me create this, despite that being incredibly out of character for me? Oh well, that's probably because it's currently 5:21 am.

  • @bwanner
    @bwanner Před 7 lety +25

    Great work. The kalimba is a very old, traditional African instrument. While we can use a plethora of fancy tools to make something that looks and sounds like a kalimba, at that point, can you call it a kalimba? I'd challenge you to make in a traditional way. No power tools, no fancy Japanese saw, no shortcuts. Just the way it would have been made originally.

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 7 lety +23

      +bwanner "originally"? This is an instrument that has a multitude of origins, and a multitude of production methods.
      Just as I can call a guitar a guitar even if it wasn't made like it was originally I can still call this a kalimba.
      There is no one way to make a kalimba. I will not make a third video for that, just as I have no issues with other instruments being made with methods they were not originally made with. That's simply not my motivation.
      Glad you liked the video, but if you want to see the video you describe then I reach out a hand and suggest, why not make it yourself? :)

    • @bwanner
      @bwanner Před 7 lety +4

      If I made one myself, I'd actually have to get up and do something. That would take time away from watching your awesome videos. We can't have that. LOL Anyway, keep up the good work

    • @robford3211
      @robford3211 Před 6 lety

      After the atomic bomb and Trump as President and whole bunch of atrocities even if it was possible to go back 5000 years or so back to Africa our brain can never go back to that state.

  • @Huxxleigh
    @Huxxleigh Před 3 lety +1

    I suddenly came across this video and now I have a kalimba on the way 👁👄👁

  • @exohache6302
    @exohache6302 Před 4 lety +5

    It says 25 coronas on the box at 1:01, that box predicted the future lol, and yes I know that other things are called corona such as the beer

  • @MilkAddictt
    @MilkAddictt Před 6 lety +2

    Can't do it still thanks allot for making it "simpler"

    • @GuacamoleInMyShoes
      @GuacamoleInMyShoes Před 6 lety

      well if youd stop being such an inky mess, maybe you could do it "bye"

  • @Tenchiken80
    @Tenchiken80 Před 7 lety +14

    Perhaps, drilling two pieces of wood clumped side-by-side in vise instead of sawing a predrilled block would be more rational.
    Also it removes a japanese saw from the equation :)

  • @xosimply_bellaox3363
    @xosimply_bellaox3363 Před 4 lety +2

    Start busking for money lmao I'm dyinngggg😂😂😂😂

  • @sul7425
    @sul7425 Před 6 lety +13

    Great video

    • @chrisakaschulbus4903
      @chrisakaschulbus4903 Před 5 lety +4

      "for GOD SAKE go buy them" not everyone has the money to do so... and of course it's nice to make something decent with good equipment, but in my book you are not a good maker, if you can't do anything by yourself... do you think the guys that invented the wheel and stuff had cnc machines, drills and 3d printers? i don't think so

  • @Jenisonc
    @Jenisonc Před 5 lety

    Awesome Nintendo throwback Easter egg. Well done, sir.

  • @alemnolidoslife8428
    @alemnolidoslife8428 Před 4 lety

    Thanks to this video I was encouraged to make my own kalimba, I am planning on posting a tutorial video

  • @fanannusayr4256
    @fanannusayr4256 Před 6 lety +1

    You should know the amazing person u r

  • @ZeroTheHeroGOAT
    @ZeroTheHeroGOAT Před 3 lety

    Best Norwenglishian ever! Thor Heyerdahl is proud of you!

  • @Gurren813
    @Gurren813 Před 6 lety

    If the grounding bar is still giving you trouble just use a literal electrical grounding bar from the hardware store. Also kalimbas don't actually need to be hollow either. A simple thin piece of wood (1 inch thick) with a grounding bar and metal tines will sound great and if played against a door will reverb thru the whole room! Try to dig up that old crappy metal rake and use that for your tines but beware their coating is actually really durable and may need tons of sanding to get off.

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 6 lety

      Indeed, that's the thing, you need the reverb for it to sound proper. Or you could make an electrical kalimba as well and amplify it. There are also membrane kalimbas, where the tines are mounted on a flexible membrane (think drum) and there are kalimbas with holes in the bottom intended to put your hand over so you can control the wah-wah wobble of the sound.
      The coating you talk about is powder coat. You should be able to get rid of it with a soak in paint stripper as well. If personally use a brass wire wheel instead of sanding, so I don't wear down the tines when removing the paint.

    • @Gurren813
      @Gurren813 Před 6 lety

      I spent like 5 hours sanding those things down! Thanks for the advice. I'll surely make another one when I find another old rake.

  • @kipperfalcon3287
    @kipperfalcon3287 Před 6 lety +11

    MMM MMM MMM 6:00 best part ever jajajajajaj

  • @marsthatdamnrebel
    @marsthatdamnrebel Před 6 lety

    I cut off the tines from a cheap metal rake to make the keys and they are perfect!

  • @midoriiuou2752
    @midoriiuou2752 Před 3 lety

    This is actually cool!,people really got here just to bully this video,this is creative and nice hes saying how to make your own not to bully others!I appriciate this work,its hard to make things like this

  • @Lemongrasspicker
    @Lemongrasspicker Před 7 lety

    Very cool! I'll have to try one of these

  • @knotes297
    @knotes297 Před 5 lety +1

    what are all the materials

  • @manricorazzi
    @manricorazzi Před 3 lety

    Sir, a really wonderful job (and the smartest answer to the smug comments)

  • @oneup1098
    @oneup1098 Před 4 lety

    those sweet kalimba sounds
    can adding a thicker piece of wood on top work / help instead of aluminium

  • @bec6302
    @bec6302 Před 2 lety

    Yooooo this looks so cool!

  • @bearshield7138
    @bearshield7138 Před 2 lety

    very nice indeed

  • @emideegacha8941
    @emideegacha8941 Před 4 lety +1

    "How to make a simple kalimba"
    *proceeds to pull out all these tools we can't possibly have*

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, a cordless drill, sandpaper, a knife and a chisel is definitely completely out of the realm of most people.
      Also, watch this: czcams.com/video/fb0qUeTf1GI/video.html

  • @violageier6507
    @violageier6507 Před 6 lety +1

    I think that kind of idea with the bamboo chopsticks are truly amazing XD because I am Asian and I am sure for what purpose they are used XD that's why it amazed me even more. I mean truly, everybody knows for what purpose they are, but it's a tool for me used in every day.

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před 7 lety

    Really inventive solutions. Enjoyed the video.

  • @jaxsonsminecraftclub
    @jaxsonsminecraftclub Před 3 lety

    I swear to god people are so talented

  • @kayebeeny5478
    @kayebeeny5478 Před 6 lety +1

    You can use bobby pins...
    (Not a hate comment, just a suggestion for The audience

  • @kain8588
    @kain8588 Před 6 lety

    "now where the fuck did i leave my laser cutter?" had me dying

  • @dscrive
    @dscrive Před 7 lety

    huh, just re-watched the other Kalimba video a few days ago. I am pondering making and selling them.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @redacted1580
    @redacted1580 Před 6 lety

    I know it gave you grief, but...
    "Now where the fuck did I leave my laser cutter"
    Really made me laugh

  • @kiaza7679
    @kiaza7679 Před 3 lety

    I don't know how I got here. But I am glad I did.

  • @Anson120
    @Anson120 Před 6 lety

    In the US you can get the boxes in smoke shops. They sell them for dollars and in goes to charity some times. I have a hard time uses them for crafts because they are too cool.

  • @saltspringdesign
    @saltspringdesign Před 4 lety

    old hack saw blades make good tines. The chopsticks would likely sound better if sanded down a bit, made thiner. thx for posting :)

  • @IvarsDayLab
    @IvarsDayLab Před 4 lety

    Cigar boxes you can get for free in cigar shops. They will be happy to gift it to you because they must to pay for utilization of the boxes. I would not use chopsticks. I would look for ready made steel plates to play on. You will get much cleaner sound.

  • @Uri1000x1
    @Uri1000x1 Před 6 lety

    Use rake tines or the thin stainless bars, about an eighth inch wide, found in windshield washers rubbers. Then each one has to be held down individually unlike the chopsticks.

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 6 lety

      +Doug Syler just look at my previous kalimba video.

  • @joycewalbert1413
    @joycewalbert1413 Před 3 lety

    Thank YOU So Much!!!!!!

  • @abm3588
    @abm3588 Před 5 lety +4

    Ya........ I'm gonna buy it instead😅

  • @jr.jackrabbit10
    @jr.jackrabbit10 Před 6 lety +1

    "I will be using only hand tools."
    Proceeds to almost immediately use power tools."

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 6 lety +1

      Power tools can be hand tools, I never said anywhere I wouldn't use power tools. I make one single concession where I use a drill press, and I mention that in the video. This is seriously not something that any viewer has had any issues with understanding so far, and this video has over 300k views, so I don't know why you don't get it.

    • @mckennadouglas4031
      @mckennadouglas4031 Před 3 lety

      that you......hold in your hand. bb what do you think a hand tool is

  • @tomsdreamshopworx
    @tomsdreamshopworx Před 7 lety

    Toom funny ! I so love your humor.

  • @nataliepierce1866
    @nataliepierce1866 Před 4 lety +1

    bruh I have to make 1 of these for a class project rn.

  • @AndreaArzensek
    @AndreaArzensek Před 7 lety

    Aluminium added a bit of class to it!

  • @theintrovertedowl
    @theintrovertedowl Před 3 lety +1

    I made one with a piece of wood, hair clips, chopsticks and rubber band

  • @Endermanso
    @Endermanso Před 5 lety +1

    Video of a kalimba for makers: i have no tools huh
    Video of a kalimba for non makers:
    They can work with what they have.

  • @congerscott6064
    @congerscott6064 Před 4 lety

    Cigar box kalimba , coool 😎.

  • @p3d0bAer4U
    @p3d0bAer4U Před 6 lety +1

    after seeing this video did I get my amazon prime tool out

  • @robb4044
    @robb4044 Před 3 lety

    I had thought of using the tines from an old leaf rake...

  • @tear4832
    @tear4832 Před 6 lety

    That's perfect for the musical spider!!

  • @believeit3203
    @believeit3203 Před 6 lety

    LOL.....thx for the laugh at the end. Cool project

  • @sturdyg63
    @sturdyg63 Před 6 lety

    simple materials..... i dont have wood not so simple is it huh..huh .....huuuuh.
    great video thanks for the kalimba plans

  • @smileitsjustagame2937
    @smileitsjustagame2937 Před 6 lety

    Awesome!

  • @havingagoodtime2859
    @havingagoodtime2859 Před 5 lety +2

    WIEEEEEEEEEEEE NOW I CAN MAKE A KALIMBOOOOOOOO

  • @lqsa1618
    @lqsa1618 Před 6 lety +22

    I wish my father could make this but my mum doesn't want to see his face anymore

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 6 lety +16

      +Hannah Cham that's sad, but maybe it gives you the chance to make it yourself instead :)

    • @audreyh6628
      @audreyh6628 Před 6 lety +6

      Hannah - you can make this yourself. You can make anything for yourself if you try, without the help of your Dad or any other man. I hope you become a creator and make beautiful things for yourself

    • @chrisakaschulbus4903
      @chrisakaschulbus4903 Před 5 lety

      @@audreyh6628 you say i could be successful by just trying to build an atomic bomb?... hope everything is in my dads workshop to make it work...

    • @marcvandoornik
      @marcvandoornik Před 5 lety +2

      @@chrisakaschulbus4903 With enough determination and patience you probably could, but I somehow doubt that was the point Ad Hoc was trying to make. Meanwhile, you _could_ try to start by building a kalimba. The step from there to an accordion (or a similar weapon of mass destruction) isn't too great. ;-) Then again, Ad Hoc mentioned _beautiful_ things, so there's that.
      Besides, ever see how kalimbas / mbiras are made in Africa? Hardly advanced workshops, just ingenuity.

  • @dimmon3991
    @dimmon3991 Před 7 lety

    Nice idea!

  • @MrJoesen81
    @MrJoesen81 Před 7 lety

    super cool!

  • @k444ng
    @k444ng Před 5 lety

    To be honest, it makes you look cheap but; it's actually a good for a project or if you are bored!

  • @lucasleroy2584
    @lucasleroy2584 Před 6 lety +1

    I like the video but one thing : "Meanwhile, let's do this" VS "IN THE meantime, let's do this"

  • @niteowlx5178
    @niteowlx5178 Před 5 lety

    is English your first language as you have a bit of an accent, not being rude when I say this, but Im impressed if English isn't your first language as you speak very good english when explaining step by step process of making the kalimba :) amazing video, I'll be sure to check out more of your stuff as I recently became interested in Kalimbas

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 5 lety

      Nope, English is not my first language, I'm Swedish, but I also speak four more languages in varying degrees of proficiency. I have though been speaking English as my main language for the last ten years or so, and started learning it in school from the age of ten. If you came to my channel looking for kalimbas you may be disappointed. I do have one other video, but that's about it. There's plenty of other material about building and doing other things though. Hope you'll enjoy!

  • @rordrom3234
    @rordrom3234 Před 6 lety

    That's so cool. Thanks for the video. :)

  • @Jeffrey314159
    @Jeffrey314159 Před 7 lety

    1:34 What is the difference between 'resonance', reverberate, and resounding?

    • @GuacamoleInMyShoes
      @GuacamoleInMyShoes Před 6 lety

      resonance is when you make a sound, and it resonates, reverberate is when you make a sound, and it reverberates. i dotn know what resound is

  • @jupiterjumper1749
    @jupiterjumper1749 Před 4 lety

    I need to make this for quarantine homework and I don't have any of these things

  • @jasonvotaw5966
    @jasonvotaw5966 Před 4 lety

    Great video!!

  • @MsTalkintina
    @MsTalkintina Před 4 lety

    I'm going to use a ground bar from electrical box. ( Breaker box) and bicycle spokes. Cause I can tighten each time/spoke individually and adjust length for tuning. I've made a couple but have trouble with getting all times tight. I'm hoping the ground bar will solve this problem

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 4 lety

      Yep, I use this method in a more recent video I made where I make a piezo pickup instrument. It works well.

    • @MsTalkintina
      @MsTalkintina Před 4 lety

      @@SwitchAndLever link to that video please

    • @SwitchAndLever
      @SwitchAndLever  Před 4 lety

      Just go to my channel, it’s one of the latest ones.

  • @dutch_blades
    @dutch_blades Před 5 lety

    A tip for anyone trying their hand at making this --> Go to your local hardware store or car dealer (or just a webshop) and buy wiper inserts to use instead of chopsticks ;)

  • @neavahayner8935
    @neavahayner8935 Před 6 lety

    Thanks so much!

  • @maxximumb
    @maxximumb Před 7 lety

    Nice.

  • @vanirbunny1356
    @vanirbunny1356 Před 3 lety

    If an acrylic and resin kalimbas doesn' have a hole in them they sound different?. ¿Can you make a Resin kalimba? i have a ton of resin and silicone on my storage

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre Před 7 lety

    Nice work! 👍

  • @mila8650
    @mila8650 Před 6 lety

    _I should've done this when I had a woodshop class dangit._

  • @michealscarn9727
    @michealscarn9727 Před 6 lety

    very nice!!