Coconut Thumb Piano (12 pcs)

Coconut Shell Thumb Piano - These 7-note Tuneable Fair Trade Calimba (Thumb Piano) have been handmade from a Coconut base and finished with wood. They have a beautiful sound and will delight both the professional musician and amateur alike. Suitable for Adults or Children. The Calimba is held in both hands and played with the thumbs. The sound is decided by the player and has no set pattern to modern music. Ideal for storytelling, music composition, music therapy and theatre work. Also know as a Coconut Kalimba, Karimbu, mbira or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden base that acts as the resonating chamber. To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Cover the vibrato holes with your fingers. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs. As you play you can un-cover and cover the vibrato holes as you like. These Kalimba are made from half coconut shells.