Mbira

Name: Mbira - a ”thumb piano” that is found primarily in the Shona culture of Zimbabwe. The mbira is made of 22 to 28 thin iron keys that are mounted on to a hardwood resonating box, often placed inside a gourd for increased amplification. The metal keys are plucked with the thumbs and index fingers to create an intertwining, buzzing melody. The instrument is often played inside a gourd or wooden chamber for increased amplification.

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• Dandemutande. Dedicated Zimbabwean music, including mbira, marimba, chipendani (mouthbow), voice, and dance, among other instruments & musical arts.

• Mbira is the non-profit organization devoted to Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe

• Mbira Finger Piano with Cymbals - Zimbabwe

• Large MBIRA Thumb Piano

• Small MBIRA Thumb Piano

• Medium MBIRA Thumb Piano

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