Kalimba Tuner & Tabs

Tune your kalimba with the microphone, open a tab, hear how it goes, and play along. No sign-in, and no paid songs.


■ Tuner

Pluck a key and see which key it is and how far off it is, in cents.
It tells you which way to move the key: push it toward the bridge to go higher, pull it away to go lower.
Keys you tune get a check. Without the microphone, tap a key to hear its reference tone and tune by ear.
17-key C major is supported now.


■ Tabs

Public-domain melodies and traditional folk songs, transcribed for the kalimba.
- Numbers, letter names, or do-re-mi (when the app is in Korean).
- Listen at 50% to 150% speed.
- Play along: the next key lights up and waits for you.


■ Your own tabs

Tap the keys to write down a tune. Keys pressed together become a chord.
Add rests, undo, or edit the notes as text. Save a backup file and bring it back on a new phone.


■ Play

A virtual kalimba with 17 or 21 keys. The sound starts the moment your finger touches the key, and you can slide across keys.
Three sounds: kalimba, music box and a soft tone.
Bluetooth earphones can make the sound arrive late. Use the speaker or wired earphones for playing.


■ Your sound stays on your device

The tuner listens only while it is on screen. Sound is processed on this device and is never recorded or sent.


■ Permissions

Microphone, for the tuner only. The internet connection and advertising ID are used to show ads and send usage statistics.

Recent changes:
- The screen stays on while tuning or listening to a song.
- Play-along picks up where you left off after rotating.
- Note names on keys are easier to read in dark mode.
- You can now contact us right from the app.
- Stability improvements.