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

Description

7″ (18 cm) wide board, 8 1/4″ (21 cm) wide key spread, 24-key mbira.   Metal beads on wire buzzers, and wired construction, gong-like sound. We also have one with bottletops. The tuning is G nyamaropa tuning (lowest note is a G), which can be played with marimbas and Western instruments.

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