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A few basics about the mbira family

February 21, 2023 No Comments

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It’s important to consider the potential life span of instruments you buy for your programmes

February 14, 2023 No Comments

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Get kids started early on improvisation – It’s fun!

February 8, 2023 No Comments

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Here’s some information on what might be wrong when your AMI marimbas stop sounding great.

January 30, 2023 No Comments

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Why a limited key palette is not at all limiting

January 24, 2023 No Comments

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Kalimbas have massive potential in music education. Here are some ideas to get you started.

January 16, 2023 No Comments

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There are many parallels between Orff method and African musicking, with marimbas fitting nicely into both.

January 10, 2023 No Comments

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Marimbas are having a huge impact on education in Africa. But are they just another colonial instrument?

December 5, 2022 No Comments

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Some ideas on how to listen to and how to explore cyclic music

November 28, 2022 No Comments

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Several marimba makers are out there As the marimba movement grows, there is a corresponding demand for sets of instruments. There are a number of

November 21, 2022 No Comments