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Mbira


Mbira
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Copyright: Josh Ackerman (joshack) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 10] (203)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-08-12
Categories: Artwork, Macro
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10, Kenko UV 58mm
Exposure: f/2.8, 1 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Macro World, Musical Instruments [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-08-27 18:22
Viewed: 678
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A mbira-like instrument, possibly a mbila tshipai from South Africa.

The mbira or thumb piano is a percussion instrument of African origin. It consists of a wooden board or box with strips of metal or wood attached in such a way that the player's thumbs or fingers can pluck the metal strips to produce a rhythmic melody. Mbira are made from an assortment of materials, such as wood, metal gas and insecticide cans, gourds and coconut shells, and in a great variety of sizes, shapes and types, and they exist as acoustic or electric instruments.

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Bring back memories of studying African musicology at university. Like the angle you've chosen. Perhaps a bit more depth of field would have enhanced the image even more.

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