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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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2-ROW DIATONIC MELODEONS

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Two row diatonics have rows tuned one fourth apart, D/G is most common in England, while C/F is preferred in Germany and G/C in France.

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