Hugh Tracey Kalimba Kiaat Wood Box-Mounted Kalimba The Hugh Tracey Kalimba was the first commercially-made kalimba to be exported from Africa in the 1950s, and is still considered among the best kalimbas. With exactly 2 octaves of the G major scale (ie, the root note G is also the lowest note), it is easy to undestand this instrument. This kalimba is made from the beautiful and highly varied African hardwood kiaat, and holding this kalimba from Africa connects the player to Africa. There are about 10 different music books available for this kalimba  more than any other kalimba. The 5mm tines are wide, the tine spacing is wide, making this an easier kalimba to start on, if it isn't too big to fit comfortably in your hands.