Enjoy African Music with a Thumb Piano called Kalimba
Have you ever wanted to discover another musical culture? It is now possible thanks to this Thumb Piano or Kalimba . Coming from sub-Saharan Africa and being several thousand years old, this small percussion musical instrument will make you travel with its ethnic and atypical sounds. Very easy to use, you will also be dazzled by the beauty of the veins of the black walnut wood used for the design of this magnificent object. You will also be able to select between a model with 17 or 21 keys.
Watch a song played with ease
Accomplish a melodious cruise in the heart of the African continent
Were you informed that almost all the archaeological evidence of the Kalimba justifies that this Musical Instrument was born from the African continent? This small object was presented as used mainly in Zimbabwe for festivities or to speak with missing persons. Once you have a Kalimba in your hands, it is certain that you will create a connection to Africa with this small Instrument filled with historical accounts.
Get a solid wood instrument that cares about the environment
A multitude of poor quality Thumb Pianos turn out to be from time to time built on the basis of chipboard. It is, in reality, to compress shavings to assemble them with synthetic glues harmful to health. At Instruments du Monde, all of our wooden Kalimbas turn out to be constructed from raw materials. The Instruments turn out to be, therefore, prettier visually, but above all, they do not include chemical components in the manufacturing methods.
Easy handling that suits everyone
Do you want to play wonderful melodies using a Musical Instrument as soon as possible? Then opt for the Finger Piano . In this Musical Instrument, everything has been studied to help you in its learning. Each of the keys agrees to a single note of Music and the scores show you quite naturally at what moment it is necessary to make them vibrate. It is not necessary to know the difficult symbols of music theory. You will play the songs with simplicity and only with correct notes.
Benefit from the vibrations of Mbira to increase your physical and mental condition
Were you informed that each time you press a key with the Mbira , you will feel the vibrations propagate through your body? This is one of the immense strengths of this Instrument. All players like to feel with their hands all the sounds caused. Therefore, the Thumb Piano proves to be ideal for meditation or as part of music therapy. It will ensure that you achieve total calm and a moment of tranquility while listening to music.
Discover exotic music and treat yourself to this Thumb Piano also called Kalimba!
Technical characteristics of the Thumb Piano or Kalimba
- Type of instrument: Percussion – Idiophone – Lamellophone
- Number of Blades, Keys or Notes: 17 or 21
- Resonance box: No
- Materials: Solid black walnut wood body, High quality steel slats
- Size: 18 x 13 x 2 centimeters
- Weight: 400 grams
- Key: C or F major
Looking for a more colorful Instrument? Take a look at our Thumb Piano which will offer you 5 different colors for more complete customization. Otherwise, check out our African-inspired Thumb Piano which will take you even further in exploring this continent.
