Game of Thrones Main Theme Kalimba Tabs for Beginner

Game of Thrones Main Theme kalimba tabs appear below in standardised number and letter notation for 17-key instruments. This beginner-level arrangement of Ramin Djawadi’s score from Game of Thrones uses single-note melodies without chord accompaniment, allowing new players to focus on rhythm and tine accuracy.

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Performance Tip: Simple notation captures the pitch, but the expressive timing lies in your hands. Use this video as a foundational rhythm guide. Advanced players are encouraged to explore their own interpretive phrasing!

Kalimba Tabs

Game of Thrones Main Theme (2011)
Artist: Ramin Djawadi
Source: Game of Thrones
Difficulty: Beginner TV & Movies 17-key Tabs

Letter Notation

ⓘ How to read?
C° High Note
C°° Double High
A! Bass (21-Key)
(C D) Chord (Together)
(C-E-G) Slide (Glissando)
(×2) Repeat
E° A C° D° E° A C° D° B
D° G C° B D° G C° B A
E° A C° D° E° A C° D° B
D° G C° B D° G C° B G A
E° A C° D° E° A C° D° E° A C° D° B
G G A B G G A B
D° G C° B D° G C° B D° G C° B A
E F G A E F G A E F G A
E° A C° D° E° A C° D° E° A C° D° B
G G A B G G A B
D° G C° B D° G C° B D° G C° B A
E F G A E F G A E F G A

Number Notation

ⓘ How to read?
1° High Note
1°° Double High
6! Bass (21-Key)
(1 2) Chord (Together)
(1-3-5) Slide (Glissando)
(×2) Repeat
3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 7
2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 6
3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 7
2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 5 6
3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 7
5 5 6 7 5 5 6 7
2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 6
3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6
3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 3° 6 1° 2° 7
5 5 6 7 5 5 6 7
2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 2° 5 1° 7 6
3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6

Which Kalimba Should You Choose?

Missed notes during wide interval jumps typically stem from inconsistent tine spacing on budget kalimbas. A 17-key model with uniform 8-9mm spacing reduces thumb travel errors, while solid wood construction eliminates the buzzing caused by loose bridge mounts common in acrylic models.

Start with the opening phrase at half tempo, then gradually increase speed as your muscle memory develops. Mastering this iconic melody builds the foundation for more complex fantasy scores—your practice today strengthens the precision needed for advanced arrangements tomorrow.

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