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MBIRA

   
Definition: played with the thumbs; "thumb piano"; its sound is produced by the vibration of tongues of metal or wood; small in size. Known as Mbira in Zimbabwe, Budongo in Uganda and Sansa and in South Africa. It is also known as Kalimba.

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SCARLATTI IN ACCORDIONS

Economical and reliable accordions from China
Scarlatti Accordions, Melodeons and Concertinas are made in China. They have good reeds, and the instruments are excellent value, although they are not finished to the standards of European makers. The Scarlatti range is ideal for beginners, and they are priced very attractively to enable you to take a chance and see if the inst...read more
May 2025: We are not currently accepting online orders as our dispatch center is closed for a couple of weeks. Please contact us with any inquiries and we will get back to you as soon as we can
Scarlatti ASCARI I Piano Accordion, 24 Bass. Red 30 treble keys from G to C
Scarlatti ASCARI IIR Piano Accordion, 48 Bass. Red 26 treble keys. 8 by 6 bass configuration
Scarlatti ASCARI 72R Piano Accordion, 72 Bass. Red 34 treble keys, 12 by 6 bass configuration
Scarlatti Piano Accordion, 8 Bass. Red 22 treble keys. Ideal as a starter instrument