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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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Atlas Alto Bowed Psaltery Spruce top with maple back and sides

Atlas Alto Bowed Psaltery


Spruce top with maple back and sides

Item ID: GR63036   Model No: PS-ALT   
    Product Features
  • Triangular shaped bowed zither
  • Hold it on your forearm to play it, pointy end away from you
  • bow the white notes on the right side and the black notes on the left
    Product Specifications
  • 24 strings G' to G'''. With bow, bag and tuning key.
  • Made in: Romania
  • Model Number: PS-ALT
Complete With Gig Bag - Complete with Gig Bag
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Bowed Folk Instruments Information


Around the world there are many variations of bowed instrument beyond the well-known violin family. We have included all the wheel-driven instruments here too.
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