Kalimba. 31 Easy-to-Play African Songs: SongBook for Beginners (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798880620456)

The kalimba or mbira is a traditional and typical African instrument. It consists of metal keys attached by a wooden support structure. Normally, the African mbira has 4-20 keys, but there also exist mbiras with 45 keys. One of the ethnic groups of people of Zimbabwe, the Rosvi, are called "Mbira people". Music is often associated in Africa with magic. As the African proverb says: "the spirit cannot ascend to heaven without a song". This educational book will help you begin to play music simply and easily. If you are a beginner, playing by notes can be difficult. It is easier to play the finger piano by following numbers. Learn how to play music in a quick and easy way, without knowledge of reading sheet music. My sheet music is universal and suitable for any 8-, 10- or 17- note kalimbas and mbiras. Follow the numbers and begin to play! List of 31 African songs for kalimba: 1. Achta ta ta ta ta. Song from Morocco 2. Askari Eee. Song from Tanzania 3. Atadwe. Song from Ghana 4. Banaha. Song from Congo 5. Banuwa. Song from Liberia 6. Bebe Moke. Song from Congo 7. Before Dinner. Song from Congo 8. Che Che Koolay. Song from Ghana 9. Coco Laye-Laye. Song from Congo 10. Do Do Ki Do. Song from Cameroon 11. Eh Soom Boo Kawaya. Song from Nigeria 12. Funga Alafia. Song from Ghana 13. Kanzenzenze. Song from Congo 14. Kotiko. Song from Congo 15. L'abe igi orombo. Song from Nigeria 16. Manamolela. Song from South Africa 17. Mayo Nafwa. Song from Zambia 18. Obwisana. Song from Ghana 19. Plouf Tizen Tizen. Song from Algeria 20. Sansa Kroma. Song from Ghana 21. Sélinguenia. Song from Kenya 22. Shosholoza. Song from South Africa 23. Sindi. Song from Burkina Faso 24. Siyahamba. Song from South Africa 25. Siyanibingelela. Song from South Africa 26. Stick Passing Song. Song from Uganda 27. Umele. Song from South Africa 28. Wa Wa Wa. Song from Congo 29. Welcome Song. Song from Uganda 30. Zimbole. Song from South Africa 31. Zomina. Song from Togo

Author: Helen Winter
ISBN-13: 9798880620456
Publisher: Blurb
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2026
Pages: 42
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.09d