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Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S
Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S

Hugh Tracey Alto* Kalimba, 1966 F*S

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The Stradivarius of Kalimbas, the Hugh Tracey Alto Kalimba is the original kalimba made by African Musical Instruments in South Africa since 1954. This kalimba was manufactured in 1966 and is made from kiaat wood and high-quality spring steel, this is a real musical instrument and is easy to play, not just a pretty coffee table ornament.

This is a perfect first kalimba for most adults. Its easy to play and understand, has a sweet sound, and can play a very wide range of music: pop, folk, rock, African, classical, carols. Great fun to play. 

A 15-note diatonic kalimba with a box resonator-base.
Range: G-1 to G+1 in G-major.
(Can be tuned into the following keys: F, F#, G, Ab, A Major or minor)

The brand name comes from the British ethnomusicologist, Mr. Hugh Tracey, who invented kalimba in 1954. Hugh Tracy kalimbas are handmade in South Africa, and known the world over for their beautiful tone.