Kalimba - Thumb Piano
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The perfect instrument for someone who is "all thumbs!"
The kalimba is a traditional instrument that originated in African thousands of years ago. Also called a thumb piano or an mbira, this diminutive musical instrument is lightweight and portable, making it easy to take along anywhere.
Atop each kalimba are eight numbered keys made of tempered steel that have been cut and tuned by hand. Easy to play, simply hold the kalimba in your hands and pluck the tines with alternating thumbs.
Our beautiful handcrafted thumb pianos are available in either the pentatonic (5 note) or diatonic (7 note) scale.
Pentatonic instruments are used in Waldorf education for accompanying stories and puppet plays. The open-ended and harmonious tones calm children and add have a dream-like quality that's never loud or jolting.
Instruction book included.
Also see our volume of Christmas Kalimba Songbook.
- SIZE : 6 x 3 x 2 inches.
- MATERIALS : Made of Mahogany, brass, nickel-plated steel.
- ORIGIN : Made in the Appalachian Mountains, USA.
Wood is a natural material and as such, has various unique markings. Variations in wood grain, color, knots, texture or dye transfer are all natural occurrences in these hand-stained wooden products. These unique variations and markings are proof of quality, not defects. Enjoy the markings that make your wooden toys unique!
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