DOBANI 8-Key Flat Thumb Piano is ranked 27th in thumb pianos based on our comprehensive analysis.
Reviewed by more than 492 consumers, more than 75% of the reviews about this DOBANI thumb piano had positive sentiment, meaning that these customers would probably advise purchasing this product when asked about a recommended thumb piano.
$24.01 (as of 09/03/2023 18:02 PST details )Features:
- 6.5 by 4.5 sheesham thumb piano with 8 steel keys.
- Originating in Africa, the thumb piano is also known as the mbira or likembe and in the 1920 s Dr. Hugh Tracey gave them the name most westerners recognize, the kalimba.
- The thumb piano s metal keys are mounted on a wooden platform that acts as the resonating chamber. The longer keys have lower pitches and the shorter keys have higher pitches.
- To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs in a downward motion. Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference.
- Specific tuning of a thumb piano is only an issue when two instruments are played together then they should generally agree in tuning. Otherwise, the tuning is subjective and should only be pleasing to the player.