Mbira
The mbira is a traditional Zimbabwean thumb piano that creates complex polyrhythmic patterns and spiritual connections. Made from metal tines mounted on a wooden soundboard, it's believed to be a bridge between the living and ancestral spirits.
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The mbira is a traditional Zimbabwean thumb piano that creates complex polyrhythmic patterns and spiritual connections. Made from metal tines mounted on a wooden soundboard, it's believed to be a bridge between the living and ancestral spirits.
Cultural Context
Sacred instrument in Shona ceremonies, used to communicate with ancestors
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Believed to be a bridge between the living and the ancestral spirits in Shona culture.
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Origin
Zimbabwe
Era
Sacred instrument in Shona ceremonies, used to communicate with ancestors
Difficulty
Intermediate
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