{"product_id":"ami-hugh-tracey-kalimba-alto-celeste-15-notes-sur-table-303698","title":"KALIMBA ALTO CELESTE 15 NOTES BOARD-RESONATOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e : the color of the tines may differ from the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kalimba is the modern version of the mbira, a traditional African instrument. This model is part of the legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eHugh Tracey\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ethnomusicologist who dedicated his research to the music of Central and South Africa, and who is credited with developing the kalimba as we know it today. Manufactured since \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAMI\u003c\/strong\u003e (African Musical Instrument), a company founded by Hugh Tracey and his son, this Alto \"Celeste\" kalimba is positioned as a reference instrument, sought after for its musicality and careful craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHugh Tracey Kalimba Alto Celeste 15 notes\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians seeking a reliable and inspiring instrument. Its \u003cstrong\u003eG Major\u003c\/strong\u003e tuning facilitates melodic exploration, accompaniment, and improvisation, with a quick learning curve. It is particularly well-suited to \u003cstrong\u003eworld\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eambient\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic pop\u003c\/strong\u003e genres, and sound creations (meditation, relaxation, sound design), thanks to its clear and enveloping timbre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \" \u003cstrong\u003eBoard-Resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e \" model combines a compact body format with a design intended to enhance projection and note clarity. The \u003cstrong\u003e15 steel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a consistent response and good playing stability. The tuning is \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e by slightly moving the tines using a tuner, allowing adaptation of the instrument to a piece or vocal range. To maintain balance and tine tension, it is recommended not to exceed \u003cstrong\u003ehalf a tone\u003c\/strong\u003e from the main tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe choice of wood directly influences the sonic personality of a kalimba. Here, the \"Celeste\" soundboard is made from \u003cstrong\u003eKiaat\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hard African wood known for its excellent vibration transmission. The result typically yields a \u003cstrong\u003edefined\u003c\/strong\u003e sound, with a \u003cstrong\u003eclear\u003c\/strong\u003e attack and beautiful clarity in melodies, while retaining a natural warmth to the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute a shimmering timbre, with pleasant note sustain for arpeggios, ostinatos, and repetitive patterns. Played softly, the instrument remains delicate and singing\u0026#59; played more forcefully, it gains presence and projection, making it suitable both for solo performance and integration into an acoustic ensemble or recording session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ekalimba\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ekalimba\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTeak\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estandard G Major\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eyes, by slight displacement of the tines with a tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edo not modify the tuning by more than half a tone from the main tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eHugh Tracey Kalimba Alto Celeste 15 Notes Board-Resonator\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eCeleste (shape) soundboard made of Kiaat (hard African wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e15 steel tines\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e18 x 13 x 1.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ami Hugh Tracey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361868599571,"sku":"303698","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/4feaf23bbaf8ff5592dd8fc3cac830d902023c70_AMI_KCA015.jpg?v=1787598135","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/ami-hugh-tracey-kalimba-alto-celeste-15-notes-board-resonator-303698","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}