Thumb Pianos, Kalimbas, Mbiras and anything Lamellophone.
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Started by Bertalan Somogyi Mar 25, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I wanted to build a cb kalimba, so I cut some bicycle spokes, some aluminium bar, some hardwood, and made some, It sounded horrible, damp, noisy, lots of unwanted harmonics, etc. So, I thought, maybe…Continue
Started by Rich Pierik. Last reply by Rich Pierik Mar 2, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Well these little instruments fascinate me. It is only now that I have awaken to realise that this instrument largely defines the character that I have associated with African music.I have started a…Continue
Started by Henry Lowman. Last reply by Henry Lowman Sep 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Started by Alan Roberts May 17, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Zimfest is the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music. This year, it will be held in Corvallis, Oregon. Zimfest 2010 will be held…Continue
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Hey, Ted.
Looks like Tinashe is playing a Hugh Tracey kalimba, not a mbira. I wonder why that is? A kalimba has a built-in soundbox, and Tracy's have a western tuning. Notice how some of the tines are painted. I do that too (makes it easier to tell what key to play), but mbira have overlapping tines and are tuned... well, complicated.
But he's a fine musician whatever he's playing, and thanks for bringing him to my attention. I'll have to listen to more of his music, and play along.
Hey Dan!
What does the back look like? I drill two holes on the back where the index fingers would go. Opening and closing these holes can give a nice vibrato,
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