Mbira

[Ramiel4]

Somehow I feel that prolonged playing of this would rub my thumbs raw. It would be worth it

[javimojave1]

Gran interpretación de Kariga Mombe.......Formidable!

[Nzingah]

@javimojave1 oui

[sebastianbb12]

has anyone heard the backround music played in avatar the last airbender in the end of a few episodes?

[DorkusMakorkus392]

@sebastianbb12 yes.

[iwillhaverevenge]

@sebastianbb12 I actually did a cover of the ending bit you're referring to. it's a short little thing if you want to check it out. Also the music from part of lake laogai (sp?) can also be played on this instrument.

[JFMello1116]

I just realized that this is perhaps the perfect instrument to take with you as a composer. Want.

[01makebelieve10]

Mbira Oracle is gone!

[Nzingah]

@01makebelieve10 I saw . Not sure what happen. Its a great loss for valuable information.

[Lukania]

The guitarist in my band is from Zimbabwe. These things are beast! haha

[mooseface97]

i can play this song on an mbira but i forgot the name. what is the name

[superstoofy]

SUPER magnifique ;-)

[joao024]

THe songs title means roughly "to take the bull by the horns". I think the player here did a good job.

[justforever96]

Just like a hand-played music box! Cool.

[devilhunterred]

Great instrument to play lullabies for babies :D

[iLEE]

Mahororo?

[LTcrew]

i want one!!

[xTheBright]

ME TOO!!

[Sgtpeppers616]

Glenn, is that you playing mbira?

[aznbeast2772]

dawg that is beautiful

[LilBrunnetteKitty]

I'm learning about these for my project.

Very good playing! :]

[CClarino]

What tuning is that? I'm learning this on Nyamaropa right now. Thanks for posting this!

[fearsomegladiator]

That is truly awesome! Thanks for sharing; now there is something else I am going to have to buy.

[Nzingah]

Peace everyone this beautiful sound is given to us by Mbira0racle(user name on youtube) If you want lessons and a authentic mbira you can reach him through that user name....

[kisstheplane]

very well played my friend

[DealTurtle]

you can find them at Deal Turtle Music. You can order online.

[tr3m3nd02007]

ese es la mbira etnica

[Nzingah]

si ese es una mbira etnica puede buscar una con la persona que tocar la mbira. Su nombre is Mbira0racle en youtube

[samuelprussin]

beautifull. i have been playing a mbira for a little while now and wanted to ask where you got yours. i'd like to buy one.

[MykalOfDefiance]

I want one... They sound so beautiful... Sniffle...

[SenorScoop]

Yes please, sir! Bring me the funk!

[NateRushing]

Very nice. Enchanting.

[Mbira0racle]

Ndinotenda Nzingah!!!Nakupenda Sana. More videos if I can get a digital camera for Mbira Oracle.

[msfunkychiken]

beautiful

[c1tr1la]

fdx isto e ganda seca

[patchbod]

Hi could you tell me which tuning this Mbira is in? I recently bought one in Nyamaropa, but it sounds different... Is there any standardised tuning for Mbira? I am confused!

[vickmack]

try wikipedia search about mbira tuning; the "usual" is alternate: b g e c d f a

but there is many other systems

good luck

[massacuruman1]

No. There's no standard tuning. Pitches are relative to each other but usually fall within a certain pitch range. You can have have nyamaropa in C, G, or whatever. The range and relation of the notes is what matters. What's cool is learning a song on one mbira and then playing it on another. A whole new song!

Enjoy the journey, its amazing!!!

[goofygobber101]

shwweeet

[LateLunch]

Amazing performance of Kariga Mombe. I really loved the variations. There were some I've never heard before.

[bennyboy273yeah]

awsome!

[Mbira0racle]

KarigaMombe is the traditional "teaching piece" from the 2000 year old Shona Mbira repertoire. You can learn from me if you like! Stay tuned...

[abrambela]

I tried looking for zanzaindigenous on myspace but wansn't able to find him, I am looking to buy a mbira dzavadzimu for somewhere in the range of 20-45 (give or take) USD

[mulakwaz]

abrambela get intouch wit me and tel me wer u at. i can organize mbira 4 u

[Mbira0racle]

Ok, if you like this video, I will posting more soon. My name is Ikeme, you can find me at Mbira Oracle on MySpace and You Tube. Write to me at infodotmbira at yahoodotcom

[Mbira0racle]

You will not find a quality Mbira at that price. Indeed, even poorly constructed Mbira can cost up to 200USD. However, I've seen some as low as 110USD. Dear friend, if you want a quality Mbira you will have to spend more than what you've quoted. I too have some Mbira available if you are interested.

[Nzingah]

the person who is playing it can get you one. go to his myspace page user name zanzaindigenous.

[fbackman]

i think the song his playing is called Kariga Mombe - the rain song, amazing embellishment of both kushaura and kutsinira!!!

search for dandemuntande or if youre in seatlle...

[ErikMathesius]

where can I get one of these?

[Mbira0racle]

Write to Mbira Oracle at info(dot)mbira(at)yahoo(dot)co­m

[twoeffs38]

correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't this a kalimba?

[Nzingah]

no this is an mbira. it is found in Zimbabwe. both the kalimba and the mbira are in the lamellaphone family but there are definetly some distinctions between the two. if you want more information look for zanzaindigenous on myspace. he is the one playing the instrument and can tell you more.

[krejzimicz]

uahaa very nice!

[fishbird7]

awesome.... who is it playing? reeeaally loved it!

[Mbira0racle]

My name is Ikeme. I'm playing in this video with a Nyamaropa Mujuru Mbira. That Mbira is only several months old, but still produces sweet tones. YOu can learn more on the Mbira Oracle's Myspace page. Just key word Mbira or zanzaindigenous.

[tmack4]

That fingering technique is incredible! The sound of the mbira is beautiful! Watching this had me in awe.