Originally this instrument was from Africa~ Called Kalimba!
The sound it produces when playing is so relaxing to the mind and is so light that you can carry it anywhere-
The keys have a piano pitch that go from low to high~ the longer keys have the deeper rings, and as you move up, so do the ring tones!
Quite a amazing instrument for its size~ measures approx 8” long x 5,5” wide~
Still in great condition ~ and we've totally enjoy the Relaxing sounds, as we have learned some beautiful natural ring songs, just by plucking with are thumbs ~
would be nice to display as musical piece of art~ very natural and buying earthy looking~
FYI~. mbira, also called mbila sansa, kilembe, likembe, timbrh, or thumb piano, plucked idiophone (instrument whose sounding parts are resonant solids belonging to the body of the instrument itself)—or more specifically, a lamellaphone—that is unique to Africa and widely distributed throughout the continent.
Product code: 17 Keys buying Kalimba Musical Thumb Piano~ Made by Illinois Artist~ mixed Woods Steel Keys~