Nyamaropa Mbira (B pitch) made by Rinos “Simboti” Mukuwurirwa

Description

7″ (18 cm) wide board, 8″ (20 cm) wide key spread, 24-key mbira (see above) with wire with metal beads, and wired construction, gong-like 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.