12 Key Specialty Woods Thumb Piano
This thumb piano is made of wood with metal components and comes with a small songbook. Images are a representation only; subtle variations in size or color may occur from piece to piece.
Originating in Africa, the thumbdrum has made its way throughout the world. Known also as a sansa, kalimba, and thumb piano, it is being used in ritualistic music and in recording studios world wide. Closely related to the mbira, another traditional African instrument, it is played by plucking the tines, or keys, with thumbs or fingers.
Size: Approx. 6″h x 4″w x 1.25″d
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Additional, full sized songbooks are available: Childrens Songbook, Songs of Faith, Timeless Melodies and Christmas.
Mountain Melodies, Blairsville, GA
Couple Susan and Paul Bergstrom created Mountain Melodies Manufacturing, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. “Manufacturing has been a part of our lives for quite some time. We are dedicated in creating our products with a high standard of quality and care. Each piece is handcrafted to the standards that you, the customer, set. It is important to us to create new ways to improve the process by listening to our customers’ feedback. Our motto is great customer service with 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our goal is to introduce and teach the simplicity and enjoyment that can be accomplished in a matter of minutes by simply following the numbering system. We believe that everyone will be able to enjoy the melodic sounds of this ancient instrument also using it as a tool to teach its fascinating history. We enjoy teaching children that they too, can learn to play such an instrument and seeing the look of accomplishment on their faces is such a joy for us.”
