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MIE DOBANI THMR DOBANI 17 Key Thumb Piano w/ Rounded Back P5999739MIE-THMR https://cdnimages.opentip.com/full/MIE/MIE-THMR.jpg DOBANI THMR DOBANI 17 Key Thumb Piano w/ Rounded Back Sheesham and Lacewood thumb piano, 5\" x 7\", 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. It has a rounded back.The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box 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. 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.The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.Item Dimension(inch): 7.25x5.25x1.25Item Weight(lbs):0.9Country: Pakistan 5999739 844731047220 2.6200lbs 9.00 4.00 12.00
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44.4800 2025-03-28 24 In Stock
customer review - by , February 2, 2018
2/ 5stars
Product came with nothing. It came untuned (I expected that) but it was impossible for me to tune it right because I didn’t have the tools to do so. After trying to tune it with pliers and my fingers, I gave up cause my fingers started to really hurt. I found another kalimba that has a hammer, stickers, and an amp connector for less than this kalimba alone. I loved the color of it though.
customer review - by , January 1, 2018
5/ 5stars
Fine transaction and product.
customer review - by , January 1, 2018
3/ 5stars
Nice-sounding Kalimba, easy to tune. However, metal keys began changing color (chipping layers of metal) very quickly, after first two weeks of playing this instrument, which is disappointing & frustrating, especially after spending so much money. You expect better quality as per the price. If the metal keys were better quality, I would give this instrument a better review.
customer review - by , January 1, 2018
4/ 5stars
Well made and in tune
customer review - by , January 1, 2018
4/ 5stars
I read all the reviews before buying it and it was just as I expected, if not better! Anyone that's willing to tune it will love it!
customer review - by , December 12, 2017
4/ 5stars
Hard to figure out how to tune it. Instructions aren't good - not in English.
customer review - by , December 12, 2017
5/ 5stars
Easy to tune and adjust. Quality materials. Sturdy. Excellent and thank you so much.
customer review - by , December 12, 2017
5/ 5stars
My daughter loves it. She is writing a new song with this instrument.
customer review - by , December 12, 2017
5/ 5stars
customer review - by , November 11, 2017
5/ 5stars
When I got this, I almost cried. I've always wanted a kalimba. Just a note that it does not come tuned in any way. The small instructions in the bottom of the box, however, gave clear instructions on how to tune it to the key of D. You can of course tune however you see fit.

Otherwise, feels great in the hands, no jagged edges or sharp points. No cracks, dents, or otherwise unsightly scratches on it. I may try to buy another at some point in the future to have a second key rather than retuning. Also, make sure you have fingernails on your thumbs or you're going to hurt.

DOBANI THMR DOBANI 17-Key Thumb Piano w/ Rounded Back

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Sheesham and Lacewood thumb piano, 5" x 7", 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. It has a rounded back.

The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box 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. 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.

The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.

Item Dimension(inch): 7.25x5.25x1.25
Item Weight(lbs):0.9

Country: Pakistan

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Customer Reviews
By Joey Constantine
Date: January 29, 2018
Fine transaction and product.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Thant
Date: December 29, 2017
Easy to tune and adjust. Quality materials. Sturdy. Excellent and thank you so much.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Enrix
Date: December 26, 2017
My daughter loves it. She is writing a new song with this instrument.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By DerekZane
Date: December 20, 2017
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Kyle
Date: November 16, 2017
When I got this, I almost cried. I've always wanted a kalimba. Just a note that it does not come tuned in any way. The small instructions in the bottom of the box, however, gave clear instructions on how to tune it to the key of D. You can of course tune however you see fit.<br /><br />Otherwise, feels great in the hands, no jagged edges or sharp points. No cracks, dents, or otherwise unsightly scratches on it. I may try to buy another at some point in the future to have a second key rather than retuning. Also, make sure you have fingernails on your thumbs or you're going to hurt.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By memerks
Date: November 14, 2017
Great quality and sound, still learning to play.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
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