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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2018
  • These Kalimbas (or thumb pianos) might just be the most relaxing musical instruments we've ever unboxed!
    Amazon US
    Mugig 10 Keys Kalimba: amzn.to/2K752Gy
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    Mugig 17 keys Kalimba: amzn.to/2NuZ2cE
    "The mbira (or Kalimba) is an African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached staggered metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs." - Wikipedia
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Komentáře • 427

  • @LOOTd
    @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +227

    What do you guys think of the updated logo?

  • @anthonykf99
    @anthonykf99 Před 6 lety +925

    ive always sucked with every instrument, i cant sing, nor can i dance. ive always known ive had a musical passion. the second i saw one of these, i fell in love. i bought it as soon as i saw it. within the first hour, i felt i mastered it. its truely a beautiful and elegant instrument! this is MY instrument!

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +48

      That's awesome to hear!

    • @alexortega7881
      @alexortega7881 Před 6 lety +18

      Tony thats how I feel about the Ukelele. I want to try one of these also.

    • @okpluto5604
      @okpluto5604 Před 6 lety +11

      Which one did you buy? The 10 pronged one or the 17 pronged one?

    • @overrated3237
      @overrated3237 Před 5 lety +5

      How I feel about the cello.

    • @overrated3237
      @overrated3237 Před 5 lety +3

      How I feel about the cello.

  • @danielgoode
    @danielgoode Před 5 lety +62

    I've been a musician for 10 years now, and the look on your face when you played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is the perfect capture of the feeling I have whenever I make music 😊

  • @waterlevel424
    @waterlevel424 Před 6 lety +500

    Found one of these at a shop, sounded really...
    A E S T H E T I C

  • @hikawagetsbitches
    @hikawagetsbitches Před 6 lety +87

    Dude, the kalimba would be a good instrument to use if you want to make a theme for a dreamlike area.

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +7

      That would be pretty cool!

  • @drceno
    @drceno Před 6 lety +136

    Our African culture bag decided that something wasn't right in our country....... Some peaceful sounds....... So they made drums flutes and what you have...... Kalimba! Thank you for using our item!

    • @bluewinterstorm
      @bluewinterstorm Před 4 lety

      Thank you for making them!

    • @Fun_With_Google_Translate
      @Fun_With_Google_Translate Před 3 lety +2

      @@bluewinterstorm Devin had absolutely nothing to do with the Kalimba. Also, Africa is a continent, not a country.

  • @qassis123
    @qassis123 Před 4 lety +5

    You showed us non-musical talented folks there IS an instrument we can pick up and with minimal practice, PLAY, and it sounds NICE. Thank you!

  • @SlipScout
    @SlipScout Před 6 lety +18

    "Come, sit in the circle!" *plays some tune* "the pixies are real!!"

  • @theblackfish2471
    @theblackfish2471 Před 6 lety +410

    Did this instrument remind anyone else of Avatar the Last Airbender?

  • @deputy_gingey
    @deputy_gingey Před 6 lety +69

    “The sound hole”

  • @anthony4513
    @anthony4513 Před 5 lety +161

    Shouldn’t you start on the 17 prong karimba so that way when you get better you don’t have to buy a new one and you’ll have more options since you have more notes?

    • @1998Danielon
      @1998Danielon Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah, same thing I was thinking.

    • @giselleexx
      @giselleexx Před 4 lety +9

      and this is exactly why im getting a 17 one for my birthday! Uw

    • @SlayEveryDay761
      @SlayEveryDay761 Před 4 lety +2

      WE'RE SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
      I love the beatles and I have the album

    • @peterkealey7543
      @peterkealey7543 Před 4 lety

      @@SlayEveryDay761 ??? What's that got to do with kalimbas?

    • @SlayEveryDay761
      @SlayEveryDay761 Před 4 lety +1

      @@peterkealey7543 its because their profile picture is sgt pepper's and it's the beatles and I love the beatles

  • @justkarkat9575
    @justkarkat9575 Před 6 lety +141

    Yall deserve more subs. You review the products noone else would lol. I wouldn't have ever seen this instrument without this channel!

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +9

      Thanks buddy! We try our best :)

    • @otakuboi1161
      @otakuboi1161 Před 6 lety +1

      LOOTd that’s what makes your channel great 👍

  • @somerandomuser6808
    @somerandomuser6808 Před 6 lety +74

    Cool! I've been considering buying a Kalimba for a while now.

    • @InfinityFairytale
      @InfinityFairytale Před 6 lety +5

      The website KalimbaMagic has a lot of really good information if you're interested. I just took the plunge and bought a Kalimba from amazon and they've really helped me. Heres a link: www.kalimbamagic.com/shop/for-kids-and-beginners

    • @deemueller6470
      @deemueller6470 Před 5 lety

      Did you get it?? I just got mine 2 weeks ago. I love it!

  • @rezwanchowdhury2651
    @rezwanchowdhury2651 Před 4 lety +9

    I would definitely recommend getting the 17-key one.

  • @aqylluhh7654
    @aqylluhh7654 Před 6 lety +17

    This channel deserves more subscribers ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheAdaoo7
    @TheAdaoo7 Před 4 lety +12

    "need to use your nails as a plectrum." yeah i bite mine so thats not gonna work

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad5483 Před 6 lety +86

    Did he say "Odie to Joy?"

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +35

      Yeah, you know, the Beethoven classic Odie to Joy. Definitely didn't miss mispronounce it, nope, not me...

    • @jacobopstad5483
      @jacobopstad5483 Před 6 lety +7

      You're funny as hell!

    • @uyaharakuyay50
      @uyaharakuyay50 Před 3 lety

      @@jacobopstad5483 ...thats kinda shitty, ngl

  • @cyronski
    @cyronski Před 5 lety +30

    *plays twinkle twinkle little star with kalimba
    10 seconds later
    Me : zzzzZzzZZzzzzzz

  • @Cyclobomber
    @Cyclobomber Před 4 lety +4

    The kalimba's sound reminds me of music boxes I had when I was a little kid, the sound had this poetic tinge I can't explain, I think it's also used for mood setting when the griots go from village to village, during story time or when they recite proverbs.

  • @janettn
    @janettn Před 5 lety +4

    I really want a kalimba.. i've been watching so many kalimba music videos for the past few years. They are so calming and soothing.

    • @mollysl
      @mollysl Před 3 lety

      This was from 2 years ago so I must know.. did you ever get a kalimba?

  • @abi8033
    @abi8033 Před 4 lety +5

    OMG I LEGIT JUST BOUGHT ONE AFTER THIS VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @cassieee727
    @cassieee727 Před 6 lety +29

    it is a beautiful instrument

  • @kerstinniska5506
    @kerstinniska5506 Před 6 lety +1

    It’s a fantastic instrument. It sounds so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Emma-tm2wc
    @Emma-tm2wc Před 5 lety +21

    ThE PIxIEs ARe rEAl

  • @onlypain.4505
    @onlypain.4505 Před 5 lety +5

    I picked up the 17 prong (before watching this vid) and already learned 2 full songs after about a day and a half, including Can't Help Falling In Love, and Married Life.

  • @crackerjack3762
    @crackerjack3762 Před 6 lety +24

    Come, sit in the circle, The pixies are real!

  • @multistan8236
    @multistan8236 Před 6 lety +70

    "The pixies are real"

  • @sophiekey9798
    @sophiekey9798 Před 6 lety +66

    I’m always up for slaughtering instruments on film

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +3

      Welcome to the club!

  • @tkthunderbird2514
    @tkthunderbird2514 Před 6 lety +11

    "The pixies are real!"
    THANKS YOU AFRICA

  • @Rubyann___
    @Rubyann___ Před 5 lety

    Love ur reviews!😍 I'm so excited to my kalimba❤️❤️

  • @teacupjojo7437
    @teacupjojo7437 Před 5 lety

    First of your videos I've seen...love it! So funny and I'm pleased to hear the pixies are real 😊

  • @jonathanalvarez8741
    @jonathanalvarez8741 Před 6 lety +651

    You're a very beautiful woman

  • @defojira
    @defojira Před 5 lety +1

    I’m getting one of these and I can’t wait

  • @Julia-fq2qv
    @Julia-fq2qv Před 4 lety +2

    This video made me buy my own Kalimba and I have to say thank you to you ! Now my yt channel is just about my progress on this beautiful instrument ♡

  • @impossiblevids1426
    @impossiblevids1426 Před 5 lety +7

    How come I haven’t heard of you! Just found you today! I’m surprised you don’t have a lot of subscribers!

  • @voxsouls
    @voxsouls Před 6 lety +291

    My name is Lucas, I am a spider....

  • @britshell
    @britshell Před 4 lety +1

    I purchased a Kalimba because of your video, I love it.

  • @izaacwilson7339
    @izaacwilson7339 Před 6 lety +6

    The intro is brilliant

  • @treecia4710
    @treecia4710 Před 2 lety

    Im so glad i found ur video 2 years ago, i now play the kalimba and i love it so much :DD

  • @anon877
    @anon877 Před 5 lety +22

    AFRICAN ? I thought it was asian because. Avatar the Airbender decieved me 😩

  • @helloworld1272
    @helloworld1272 Před 4 lety +1

    I got my kalimba a month ago. I love it!!! I started with the 17 tine kalimba.

  • @xxpurplesparklesxx7955

    i will stay with this channel until the end good luck! on getting 1 million subs! :3

  • @Garfield_Minecraft
    @Garfield_Minecraft Před 2 lety +1

    It looks like tiny piano
    So adorable
    I want it!

  • @mochimochi9023
    @mochimochi9023 Před 4 lety

    Wow never knew about this little box. I'll be giving it a try for Spring Break.

  • @mingsamingsa3760
    @mingsamingsa3760 Před 6 lety +3

    the way he threw the black card was awesome haha

  • @PenguinOfficial
    @PenguinOfficial Před 6 lety +4

    You deserve more Subs man! Keep this up!

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety

      Thanks a lot buddy :)

  • @sc1915
    @sc1915 Před 2 lety

    LOOTd is my favourite series on CZcams. I really like the musical instruments! Excellent rendition of Twinkle twinkle little star ⭐

  • @jamazevu
    @jamazevu Před 5 lety

    Thanks for making a review for kalimba which i cant find anywhere else lol im subscribing for this

  • @musicnoobpentragon3474
    @musicnoobpentragon3474 Před 4 lety +2

    I love the sound of the Kalimba. It´s a really relaxing instrument and very easy to learn.

  • @ashaler__
    @ashaler__ Před 2 lety +1

    i have a kalimba, and ever since i got it i wondered if one could modify it so that there are strings, would be interesting to try one day

  • @drdow9680
    @drdow9680 Před 4 lety +7

    everytime i check this channel, this guy has a different haircut..

  • @juliadekker
    @juliadekker Před 6 lety

    Wooow nice channel! You deserve so much more subscribers :) I like to make music myself and this is a good review!

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety

      Thanks a lot! :D

  • @chickenpermission5381
    @chickenpermission5381 Před 5 lety

    Lolol the first kalimba you unboxed is the exact same as mine, niice

  • @millanelson5755
    @millanelson5755 Před 5 lety +2

    Ah yes the "odey to joy", what a classic :)

  • @brysonwest93
    @brysonwest93 Před 2 lety +1

    I just bought one about a month ago. Absolutely loving it. I got 17 tines, but honestly I think I'd enjoy 15 tines too. Smaller box, easier to hold?

  • @stellivyhendrix
    @stellivyhendrix Před 2 lety

    The first time i watched this, i'm binge watching kalimbas videos. Now i have kalimbas!! 2 of it hihihi. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @ingejustavanderhelm5208

    At first I thought, this is a crappy video I'm waisting my time, but somehow I saw it through the end anyway and... wow, this is actually a very helpful video! :) I was doubting which size to buy and this video made me decide to go for the small size. Thanks a lot Sir! Groetjes from Amsterdam! :)

  • @ronniegbeats4233
    @ronniegbeats4233 Před 6 lety

    when i get one of these i will always be on it n use it to make melodies for my beats cool instrument for beat producers

  • @davenwatts8173
    @davenwatts8173 Před 6 lety +5

    One look at this guy n I think relaxed

  • @lynnclover1206
    @lynnclover1206 Před 5 lety

    You can play right after unboxing it, so lucky! I had to take time for tuning all my Kalimbas before I want to play any song

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION Před 6 lety +3

    Got a couple of these. Super fun and relaxing to play.

    • @14uhr2
      @14uhr2 Před 6 lety

      Is it hard to learn?

    • @nguyencaokhanhngoc2585
      @nguyencaokhanhngoc2585 Před 6 lety +2

      Nick Holgason not really
      It’s actually pretty easy

    • @14uhr2
      @14uhr2 Před 6 lety

      Tessa 2007 Glad to hear that. Hahaha ty Tessa~

    • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
      @MicahBuzanANIMATION Před 5 lety +1

      If you've never played an instrument before, it will be. But it's probably the easiest instrument I've learned. You can play really simply things that sound nice, and the way the instrument is designed, it's pretty hard to play things that sound awful.

  • @friendofbeaver6636
    @friendofbeaver6636 Před 5 lety +1

    You can open and close the sound holes on the back with your fingers for a "wah-wah" effect.

  • @beanaturelle1
    @beanaturelle1 Před 5 lety +1

    Informative and very hilarious

  • @otakuboi1161
    @otakuboi1161 Před 6 lety +4

    When I got the notification that you posted a new vid I squealed with excitement.
    (That’s probably not healthy)

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +2

      As much as we appreciate it, you're right, that's probably not healthy!

  • @kimberlymoore2359
    @kimberlymoore2359 Před 5 lety +1

    I literally stumbled upon this vid and I am giggling at work. Dont mind me as I go and watch more of your vids and like all ya shit on FB. Pixies are real!

  • @LelandHasGames
    @LelandHasGames Před 5 lety

    I need to get one of these

  • @sheepsaga7235
    @sheepsaga7235 Před 3 lety

    I love the intro

  • @mikeritter2979
    @mikeritter2979 Před 3 lety

    Pretty cool

  • @aidenzaro
    @aidenzaro Před 6 lety +3

    Very well edited and funny! You should have more subscribers!!!

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety

      Thanks a lot buddy :)

  • @ahwee321
    @ahwee321 Před 6 lety

    You earned a sub! Cheers

  • @luisdiegocordero6000
    @luisdiegocordero6000 Před 6 lety

    Hi! Great video, How did you get the darker colored one? Only the brighter brown is available on Amazon?

  • @cjilao1133
    @cjilao1133 Před 6 lety +1

    I JUST FOUND YOU, AND I LOVE YOU

  • @Gustavo.Vidall
    @Gustavo.Vidall Před 5 lety

    Which one fells better to touch, light wood, dark wood or they are the same?

  • @beanaturelle1
    @beanaturelle1 Před 5 lety

    Informative and very hiliarious

  • @tristanfox872
    @tristanfox872 Před 5 lety

    I want one of these at some point to learn

  • @megurineluka2767
    @megurineluka2767 Před 6 lety +11

    This plucking awesome video

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +1

      Ohoho I see what you did there!

    • @megurineluka2767
      @megurineluka2767 Před 6 lety +2

      LOOTd please tell Ben to stop posting his comedy classes on Twitter

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety +1

      I'll pass on the message 👌

    • @megurineluka2767
      @megurineluka2767 Před 6 lety +1

      LOOTd much appreciated

    • @prestonm3634
      @prestonm3634 Před 6 lety

      Watch yo profanity

  • @nataliecarmen2758
    @nataliecarmen2758 Před 5 lety

    I really want one!

  • @alexisjavier84
    @alexisjavier84 Před 5 lety

    I had to buy one, for the price the instrument is a must buy

  • @mswret
    @mswret Před 5 lety

    I just came across your video. BRAVO !!! Who are you ? You are excellent. I'm from Stockton, California. Do you have any videos on ukulele instruction ?

  • @MiauMichigan
    @MiauMichigan Před 3 lety +1

    If someone is thinking about getting one, please go for a 17 key kalimba in C. You'll quickly learn how to play and 10 keys isn't enough for many songs.

  • @sisifourkay4754
    @sisifourkay4754 Před 4 lety +4

    "When in doubt - punch a hole in yourself"
    -George Carlin

  • @kannine
    @kannine Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the links

  • @neonice
    @neonice Před 5 lety

    This video was the reason why I bought one.

  • @Kimoto504
    @Kimoto504 Před 5 lety

    Those are quite nice and surprisingly inexpensive!

  • @haysaturan9546
    @haysaturan9546 Před 5 lety +2

    I bought the kalimba because of this video

  • @fahnladi
    @fahnladi Před 6 lety +6

    Oh hey I have one of these things at my house

  • @Mikej1592
    @Mikej1592 Před 4 lety

    you sound a lot like Dave from BoyInABand, also growing up I had d a music box that played twinkle twinkle so you just triggered a sleep reflex lol, that was surprising

  • @user-nf7pr8ls4i
    @user-nf7pr8ls4i Před 6 lety +2

    I’m gonna get one online , absolutely .

    • @LOOTd
      @LOOTd  Před 6 lety

      Good choice 👌

  • @adamnedfrogboy1633
    @adamnedfrogboy1633 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a cheap one, first song I ever learned was the flinstones theme

  • @neverever7821
    @neverever7821 Před 6 lety

    You earn my subs and like 💕💕

  • @ezza5965
    @ezza5965 Před 5 lety

    I think I need this

  • @TheRayweather
    @TheRayweather Před 5 lety +3

    Can you play kalimba de luna on it?

  • @psychomanatee3459
    @psychomanatee3459 Před 4 lety

    This instrument is like if texting was an instrument

  • @gerbyoga755
    @gerbyoga755 Před 6 lety +3

    *WoW*

  • @ArsevelLetsPlay
    @ArsevelLetsPlay Před 5 lety +11

    Every time I hear this instrument I think of Avatar the Last Airbender

  • @feero9680
    @feero9680 Před 5 lety

    Where can i get this beautiful instrument?

  • @perpetualMess.
    @perpetualMess. Před 5 lety

    Found my next instrument!

  • @samm5658
    @samm5658 Před rokem

    7 years ago I played the kalimba with a 36 prong kalimba and I can kinda relate

  • @contessajo5484
    @contessajo5484 Před 5 lety

    It's okay on the violin/viola/cello the place the noise comes out is called the f hole

  • @myleskray3013
    @myleskray3013 Před 5 lety

    This guy is great