London Bridge on kalimba
Learn London Bridge on kalimba with this beginner single-voice arrangement. The instrument opens with the melody selected: listen to the example, slow the tempo and follow the next glowing note. This version has no lyrics or automatic accompaniment.
How to use it
- The suggested tempo is 84 BPM. Listen once before playing.
- Select a short section using the start and end selectors. Enable repeat to listen to that phrase at your own pace.
- Start the exercise and play the highlighted note. It advances when you play correctly. The score checks pitches; it does not measure rhythmic accuracy.
- When you can play the phrase, use Record. Stop to listen, download MIDI or WAV, or create a short video. Teacher mode sends the same exercise as a link or QR.
Help and explanations
Phrases and rhythm
The opening G–A–G–F has a longer first G and a short A. Practise that difference before joining the four phrases. The ending drops from E to C and rests.
Kalimba technique
The tines follow a physical 17-key kalimba, with C4 in the centre. Ascending pitches alternate sides. Each dot in the number notation means one octave higher.
Note sequence
G4 · A4 · G4 · F4 · E4 · F4 · G4 · D4 · E4 · F4 · E4 · F4 · G4 · G4 · A4 · G4 · F4 · E4 · F4 · G4 · D4 · G4 · E4 · C4
Durations in the same order: 1.5 · 0.5 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 2 · 1 · 1 · 2 · 1 · 1 · 2 · 1.5 · 0.5 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 1 · 2 · 2 · 2 · 1 · 3 beats.
Number tablature
5 6 5 4 3 4 5 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 6 5 4 3 4 5 2 5 3 1
About this version
Our own teaching arrangement of a traditional melody or an old public-domain composition. Pitches and rhythms are simplified for individual practice. Compare the piano, xylophone and kalimba versions. Visit the easy music collection to choose another piece.
Tips
- Start slowly: finding the pitches and relaxing your movement comes before increasing speed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account or microphone?
No. The exercise uses on-screen keys or a compatible MIDI keyboard. Recordings and history stay on your device.