A kalimba instrument with more keys indicates its ability to accommodate advanced percussionists. Five finger piano books 5 finger piano easy music books. Dec 18, 2012 the thumb piano, known as a kalimba, mbira, and by many other names, is a lamellaphone that uses prongs called tongues, keys, or tines that you pluck to generate acoustic vibrations. It was popularized internationally in the 1960s by a man named hugh tracey. Buy thumb piano, everesta professional portable musical 10 key kalimba mbira thumb piano instrument for beginner and music lover beige at amazon uk. A good example of this sort of music maker is the african thumb piano also known as the mbira, zanza, or kalimba. While kalimba initially meant the hugh tracey kalimba, the name kalimba is now a generic name and can describe any nontraditional thumb piano, or can even be. Therefore, the thumb piano we know in the west, called kalimba, is a modernized version of its african ancestors. I will admit it is not a sound i like but you have to admire the mastery of a new system. This is a method to quickly and easily make a musical instrument capable of melodic percussion and noise experimentation. Music in your pocket with a thumb piano mother earth news. This is the exact same material as the 44 songs download. Why shouldnt you use your thumb on black notes harmonium. The uk dream kalimba when played produces the d key tone.
African thumb piano introduction facts, names, origin, samples. Youtaimei satisfactory product 17key bamboo kalimba thumb. Cedar thumb pianos kalimba, calimba, mbira uncommon goods. Toca tocalimba thumb piano small sound effects products home. Jdr kalimba 17 keys thumb piano,portable mbira finger piano gifts with eva waterproof hard protective case,tuning hammer and study instruction dsolid mahogany and adamant ore metal keys in contrast to the low in price plywood, the jdr kalimb sound box is handcrafted made of 100% solid mahogany and the manganese steel keys, made the sound more clean and warm, better toughness and flexibility. Nov 01, 2010 thumb piano is a generic, westernised name for a range of different subsaharan lamellophones instruments played by plucking tuned fixed metal tines or keys. Hal leonard 20 songs to sing on a rockin christmas eve.
A good place to start is to practice playing the major scale, starting by plucking downward with your right thumb on the longest key g and following with your left thumb on the adjacent key to the left a, then your right thumb on the. The involvement of these extra muscles for the tu motion makes it a more complex operation, thus slowing down the maximum speed attainable. These thumb piano songbooks will have your child mastering the kalimba in no time. By playing the tines in the right order, you can play melodies and. The main piano playing muscles for the thumb are in the forearm, just as for the other 4 fingers. It measures 5 x 7 in dimension, and is made in pakistan. Contains childrens songs, shenandoah, beautiful dreamer, ode to joy, you are my sunshine, god bless america, nobody knows the trouble ive seen, my country tis of thee, and much more.
To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This kalimba is made from materials like an aluminum rod and bar as well as the pine but its key material is metal. This thumb piano has a beautiful, yet simple finish. David grossman, popular mechanics, this simple musical instrument can detect poison, sep. Gecko kalimba 17 key thumb piano with hardshell case. Kalimba 17 keys thumb piano,portable wood finger piano with tune hammer instruction book accessory,music instrument gift for beginners kids adult 4. These made in oregon kalimbas are our handcrafted version.
Kalimba african thumb piano by lipton score and set of. Email us search our site for instruments, books, dvds, informative articles and more. By playing the tines in the right order, you can play melodies and chords. Alfreds group piano for adults, popular music book 2 is designed to be used in conjunction with alfreds group piano for adults, book 2. Several reeds or tines are plucked with the thumb or fingers, and the reed vibrations are amplified by a hollow box resonator or a sounding board. Its often called a kalimba, however this name is a registered trademark, and though it is now a generic name, it is a relatively new term for only one type of thumb piano in a large family of instruments called lamellaphones, that originated all across africa centuries ago. This thumb piano by mideast is made of rosewood and features a solid spruce soundboard, 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back.
All i want for christmas is you grandma got run over by a reindeer happy xmas war is over jinglebell rock merry merry christmas baby rockin around the christmas tree santa baby more. Just follow the video link and you will stumble upon a thing called an array mbira. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major. Kalimba tocando fondo sheet music in c major download. The keys were originally made of bamboo but over the years metal keys have been developed. Due to the way that the keys are laid out on keyboard instruments, the fingering pattern for each of the traditional scales is distinctly different, and must be memorized. Jul 02, 2010 piano by dh lawrence a woman sings at the piano, and the poet is carried back to his childhood, when he sat under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings and pressing the small, poised. Kalimbas, also known as a thumb piano or mbira have their origin in many parts of africa. Almost all of these books utilize kalimba tablature, a graphical representation of. Acrylic thumb piano kalimba, calimba, mbira uncommon goods.
Aeccn kalimba 17 keys thumb piano pocket size with study. Buy kalimba 17 key thumb piano musical instruments for adults and kids with all accessories, free music ebook and play along videos best relaxation gifts. Experiment with hitting different tines on the left and right of the instrument to play a progression of notes. The reeds are attached to a wooden soundbox, which amplifies the notes and projects them out of the kalimba. This thumb piano may be tuned and many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference. Shaak piano music sells unique piano books and resources for piano teachers. Lightweight and portable, the thumb piano was the chosen instrument of traveling troubadours, who would retell the history of their tribe in song. The thumb piano, or mbira, is an instrument of african invention. Hugh tracey was an english ethnomusicologist who traveled to rhodesisa now known as zimbabwe to help his brother run a tobacco farm. African thumb piano introduction facts, names, origin. Youtaimei satisfactory product 17key bamboo kalimba thumb piano mbira sanza with carry bag music book stickers tuning hammer musical gift. The instrument is known by different names in different regions of africa, including mbira, mbila, mbira huru, mbira njari, mbira nyunga, marimba, karimba. Thumb piano 2 history various kinds of thumb pianos have existed in africa for thousands of years.
It consists of a wooden board often fitted with a resonator with attached staggered metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs at minimum, the right forefinger most mbira, and sometimes the left forefinger. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The sound quality is pretty good, although i like my coconut thumb piano that i got for even cheaper than this. Unlike a piano, kalimba notes alternate, fanning out from the center of the instrument. The thumb piano, known as a kalimba or mbira and by many other names, is a lamellaphone that uses plucked prongs called tong. Print and download tocando fondo sheet music by kalimba.
Hal leonard a giant collection of 62 christmas favorites for bignote piano. The kalimba or thumb piano is a modern take on the african mbira variety of instruments. Also called a thumb piano or an mbira, this diminutive musical instrument is lightweight and portable, making it easy to take along anywhere. The resonator can be a wooden box, a hollow gourd or just a hardwood board that is placed inside a large calabash. The uk dream brand of kalimba is a 17 tone thumb piano. Kalimba african thumb piano score by lipton score sheet. History of the thumb piano playing the thumb piano hold the instrument with both hands.
Called a kalimba, mbira, mbila, or marimba depending on the region in which its played, the first version of this handheld thumb piano appeared more than 3,000 years ago. Music in your pocket with a thumb piano diy mother earth news. Fly me to the moon in other words sheet music frank sinatra easy piano. Thumb piano, everesta professional portable musical 10 key. Thumb piano definition of thumb piano by merriamwebster. Many tribes, all across the continent, have developed their own unique thumb pianos over the centuries. The childrens songbook features 21 playbynumber familiar childrens songs, from baa baa black sheep to pop goes the weasel. Shop and buy kalimba african thumb piano score sheet music. Recent examples on the web engineers have developed a sensor to test for real medicine based on an unusual source. The perfect instrument for someone who is all thumbs. Aklot kalimba 17 keys tines thumb piano c key finger piano.
This instrument comes with mbira, a tuning hammer, tone stickers, bag and user manual. Easy piano songs, music tabs, note sheet, kalimba, sheet music, korea, guitar. The thumb piano originates in africa and is also known as a mbira, likembe, and kalimba among many other names. The shaak blog is where we share free videos and tips for piano teachers. Homemade mbira for children african studies kenya diy. Kalimbas use several metal tines of different lengths, which give different notes when plucked.
Lightweight and portable, it was the chosen instrument of traveling troubadours, who would retell the history of their tribe in song. Playing the corresponding tine on the opposite end of the kalimba will play a wholestep, or one full note upward or downward. Simple ways to play the kalimba with pictures wikihow. Ten of the best pianos in literature books the guardian.
Whether you use it to strike up your own story or to teach little ones about music, paul and sue bergstroms handcrafted thumb piano is the ideal instrument to carry a tune. Also called a thumb piano or an mbira, this diminutive musical instrument is lightweight and portable, making it. The thumb piano, known as a kalimba, mbira, and by many other names, is a lamellaphone that uses prongs called tongues, keys, or tines that you pluck to generate acoustic vibrations. Kalimba thumb piano 17 keys, portable mbira finger piano gifts for kids and adults beginners. However, the thumb has other muscles in the hand that are used to move the thumb sideways in the tu method. How to make a thumb piano or kalimba thumb piano, semi. Away in a manger blue christmas the chipmunk song the christmas song chestnuts roasting on an open fire the first noel frosty the snow man grandma got run over by a reindeer. Most kalimbas ok all the same with a natural finish so its nice to see a thumb piano with a colorful finish, even if the paint job was a little sloppy. Use and purpose like it is the case with most african instruments, the traditional purpose of the thumb piano isnt entertainment. This is a great way to learn to play the 17note kalimba in c. Because the languages and cultures of these tribes vary so much, so do the names and traditions of their instruments. Gecko kalimba 17 key thumb piano with hardshell case learning book tuning hammer for kids adult beginners c tone tuned solid curly maple. Piano by dh lawrence a woman sings at the piano, and the poet is carried back to his childhood, when he sat under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. The kalimba is a member of the lamellophone family of musical instruments.
The kalimba is a traditional instrument that originated in african thousands of years ago. The name kalimba is a bantu word which means little music, and is similar to the word karimba, a type of mbira. Included in the book are popular pieces to perform and lead sheets to harmonize. Shop and buy kalimba african thumb piano sheet music. Thumb piano is a generic, westernised name for a range of different subsaharan lamellophones instruments played by plucking tuned fixed metal tines or. Search our site for instruments, books, dvds, informative articles and more. The quality and sound of the star kalimba thumb piano that i purchased from x8 drums is fantastic. All the western piano books provide exact fingering patterns for all twelve western major and minor scales, in one hand and with both hands parallel, across two or more octaves. Someone please get me a thumb pianokalimba i was browsing around tumblr like normal till i saw a vine that was using one and i was like hold on one sec i have ssen tha tbefore i used to have one in class and then i looked it up and i was right i did have one in my class, to me it is like one of those stim toys and whenever i went into my classes back in middle school this would be. The christmas songbook includes 23 favorite christmas carols, all playbynumber. Even though it is such a small instrument, you will have many options when it comes to choosing a thumb piano on ebay that suits you.
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