Hi! I had my birthday last June 8--and let's not emphasize on my age. Hahaha. So when a friend of mine and I met (Hi, Seji!), he gave me a box. He even took a video of my reaction as as I was opening the box. And tadaaa! ![IMG_1999.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQkcPZKipmpcNxAiLH62EdkiX4KazVrMQu3MRS2d3cyGX/IMG_1999.JPG) When I first saw it, I was wondering how to take it out of the box. I didn't even know what it was. Let's say that I know how to play the piano and read musical scores, but this 17-note instrument was one thing that was not really familiar to me. Hahaha ![l1.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYG5mp8Z7YQYckhDLrLTv1ovGp3kywc3EM9jebZ3Puco3/l1.jpg) With a manual contained in the package, knowing how to play it was somehow within reach. It contained a few techniques such as *glissando* and *vibrato* and even notes on how to play songs whether by chords or through their own melodies. A few songs include *"Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star"* and *"Happy Birthday"*. ![l8.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPSVQzmJeufLjBDc7ca3TLkxDkhVWhGPkfNvrQTuud6DD/l8.jpg) The package also included a tuning hammer *(which as the name suggests is for tuning)*, a few accessories and a bag.

![l4.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUENVitneUQ4DCGmCDC8YPnKaeGS4gk31QfpNnseR62RZ/l4.jpg) So, I tried to play a short ending song from an anime Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7lXaveHLgc For another trial, I looked for a way to play the next song--*Can't Help Falling in Love*. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQm-QjzzNVI At the end of the second video, I applied vibrato in the end which can be done by covering the holes found at the back of the kalimba. I hope to learn to play more songs using the kalimba in the future and maybe even play it using chords. :)