Playing the Violimba is more akin to wrestling a wild animal than it is to playing a violin.

While wearing red socks when taming a Violimba is not a necessity, inventor David Bellinger encourages the practice, as it has a calming effect on the instrument, and sweetens its eerie sound.

Click here to listen to the eerie sounds of the Violimba.

After your visit here, check out David Bellinger's eKalimba site to see more of his electronic Kalimba's. While you're there, go ahead and buy a few!