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Coconut Kalimba
A $5 coconut-shell kalimba from a Samuels Library fundraiser, valued for its deep, earthy tones and handmade character despite tuning challenges. It now serves as a bassy, experimental companion to a more practical 17-key kalimba. Read More
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Irish Tin Whistles
A pair of Irish tin whistles became my pocket-sized clown instrument, inspired by Celtic melodies and Lord of the Rings. Durable enough for life with Gwinn, they introduced me to octave-shifting breath control and playful, wandering tunes. Read More
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Kalimba: 17 Keys
A simple kalimba became a portable soundscape, replacing a paper music box with something more alive. Played in quiet parks beside wandering dogs and flowing water, its gentle tones turned small moments into meditative, wandering melodies. Read More