Nyamaropa Mbira (B pitch) made by Josephat Mandaza

Description

6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ (16.5 to 17 cm) wide board with 7 1/4″ to 7 1/2″ (18.5 to 19 cm) wide key spread.  24-key mbira with black bottle top buzzers and bolted construction, bright sound. The tuning is “MBIRA workshop pitch” (lowest note around B) nyamaropa tuning.

Note: Photo is typical of this maker and tuning, however each mbira is individually handmade and may look slightly different.