X8 Drums

X8 Drums Kalimba Thumb Piano, 12 Keys, Rounded Edge

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SKU:
X8-KLB-12-RD-NT
UPC:
850001340861
MPN:
X8-KLB-12-RD-NT
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  • X8 Drums Kalimba Thumb Piano, 12 Keys, Rounded Edge
  • X8 Drums Kalimba Thumb Piano, 12 Keys, Rounded Edge
  • X8 Drums Kalimba Thumb Piano, 12 Keys, Rounded Edge
MSRP: $76.99
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Description

Kalimba thumb piano, with wood soundboard. There are 12 steel keys and measures 7.5" L x 5" W x 2.3" H

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.

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.

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