An infinite number of tunings are possible on a kalimba:
With our models , it's easy to change the pitch of the notes
Simply lift the reed from the back bridge with the left index finger to release it, then pinching the front part of the reed between the thumb and index of the right hand, slide and bring to the desired position.
The butterfly nuts maintain pressure on the reeds, it may be necessary to tighten a bit if this one is insufficient.

Different tunings

Tuning a 7-blade kalimba :

Tuning a 9-blade kalimba :

Tuning a 11-blade kalimba :

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Tuning in video

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Scale of E major pentatonic.

It is possible, of course,to reverse the tuning for a left-handed.
It seems that the practice of kalimba tends to liberate us from our habits of left-handed or right handed

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Play chords.

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Play a tremolo:

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Changing the basic tuning.

E Mi	F# Fa#	G# Sol#	B Si	C# Do#	E Mi	F# Fa#	G# Sol#	B Si	C# Do#	E Mi
"	"	"	"	D# Ré#	"	"	A La	"	"	"

Which give:

E Mi

F# Fa#

G# Sol#

B Si

D# Ré#

E Mi

F# Fa#

A La

B Si

C# Do#

E Mi

In terms of degree:

1 tonic

2 second

3 third

5 fifth

7 seventh

1 tonic

2 second

4 fourth

5 fifth

6 sixth

1 tonic

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Other modification of the basic tuning:

You can also change the sixth in dominant seventh, which allows blues chords

E Mi

F# Fa#

G# Sol#

B Si

D Ré

E Mi

F# Fa#

G# sol#

B Si

D Ré

E Mi

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Another modification tuning: a very bluesy effect

For this we use both the minor and major third

E Mi	G Sol	G# sol#	B Si	C# Do#	E Mi	G Sol	G# sol#	B Si	C# Do#	E Mi
"	minor third	major third	"	"	"	minor third	major third	"	"	"

Have fun and try it now!
The kalimba is ideal for exploring the various scales and harmonies.