Nyamaropa Mbira (B pitch) made by Josephat Mandaza (regular or travel size)

Description

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. Several sizes in stock:

• 7″ (18 cm) wide board with 8″ (20 cm) wide key spread –1 available
• 6 3/4″ (17 cm) wide board with 7 1/2″ (19 cm) wide key spread – 1 available
• 6″ or 6 1/4″ (15-16 cm) wide board with 7″ (18 cm) wide key spread – 2 available.

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