DOBANI Thumb Piano, Large

Description

Kalimba. Origin Country: Pakistan. 2.1 lbs. Made by Mid-East.Rosewood thumb
piano, 5″ x 7″, 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. The thumb
piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira or likembe. The
metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber. To
play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between
your palms. Cover the vibrato holes with your fingers. Then pluck the keys
with your thumbs. As you play you can un-cover and cover the vibrato holes as
you like. Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal
preference. Specific tuning of a thumb piano is only an issue when two
instruments are played together; then they should generally agree in tuning.
Otherwise, the tuning is subjective and should only be pleasing to the player.
The 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 length, and
therefore their pitch.

Features:

• Rosewood thumb piano; 17 Steel keys; Two vibrato holes on the back.
• Dimensions: 5" x 7";

Product Details:

• Color: Rosewood
• Brand: Mid-East
• Material: Rose Wood
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: 7 x 7 x 11 inches
• Body Material: Wood
• Item Weight: 1.19 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 11 inches
• Item model number: THMP-2
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Date First Available: February 18, 2008
• Body Material: Wood
• Color Name: Rosewood
• Material Type: Rose Wood
• Musical Style: WorldMusic
• Number of Keyboard Keys: 17
• Size: 17 Key
• Proficiency Level: Beginner