Product Overview
The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the kalimba, or mbira. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.
- 8 Keys
- 3" x 5"
- Rosewood
The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber. Longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their pitch. Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference.
