Catania Folk Instruments Kalimba Set: 8-Note Gourd Piano and Songbook

This special package includes a gourd piano, a 20-page songbook of familiar tunes with CD.

Gently pluck the keys of this ancient African folk instrument and enjoy the sweet tone that only a gourd piano can make. The gourds are organically grown in San Diego, CA, and are chosen because of their thickness. Each gourd body is carefully selected and matched with its soundboard, which is made from either padouk or lacewood. Each key is precisely cut and nickle plated for years of comfortable, carefree playing. All models have an attached strap strung with colorful beads so you may easily wear or display the gourd piano. Please note that due to the natural materials used, sizes and colors will vary; bead colors will also vary. All gourd pianos are accurately tuned to a C major scale. As well as instructions for care and maintenance, you will receive a 20-page book with instructions for playing 31 familiar songs and a CD demonstrating each song.

Width approx. 7-5/8". Depth approx. 2-3/4". 

Care: The gourd piano features a hand-rubbed oil finish, and an occasional cleaning with lemon oil polish will keep your piano looking like new.

Instruction booklet includes tips on how to play, tuning, special effects, and care.

Songbook contents: How to Play, Easy as 1-2-3, 3 Blind Mice, A Tisket A Tasket, The Alphabet Song, Animal Fair, Billy Boy, Buffalo Gals, Caissons Go Rolling Along, Camptown Races, Everybody Loves Saturday Night, The Hokey Pokey, Home Sweet Home, Kum Ba Ya, Little Liza Jane, London Bridge, Lullaby, This Old Man, The Marines' Hymn, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, The Mulberry Bush, Oh Susannah, On Top of Old Smoky, One Potato, When the Saints Come Marching In, Tinga Layo, Over the River & Through the Woods, Rock-a My Soul, Row Row Row Your Boat, Shortnin' Bread, Sweet Betsy from Pike, There Was a Crooked Man, Chord Chart, Tuning & Care of Your Kalimba.