How to make a Mbira

The video tutorial demonstrates how to make a thumb piano using simple materials and tools. It begins with an introduction to the project, followed by a list of necessary materials like a wooden bowl, windshield wiper blades, and a coat hanger. The tutorial then guides viewers through the construction process, including cutting and assembling the components. The final steps involve finishing touches and tuning the instrument to a pentatonic scale. The completed thumb piano is showcased, highlighting its resonant sound.

What is the primary purpose of the wooden bowl in the thumb piano project?

• To hold the tuning pegs

• To act as a decorative base

• To serve as a resonator

• To provide structural support

Which material is used for the spring steel in the thumb piano?

• Aluminum foil

• Plastic strips

• Windshield wiper blades

• Copper wire

What tool is used to apply pressure on the wire during construction?

• A wrench

• A copper pipe

• A screwdriver

• A hammer

What is the purpose of filing down the edges in the construction process?

• To adjust the sound quality

• To create a decorative pattern

• To ensure a smooth finish

• To make the instrument lighter

Into what scale is the thumb piano tuned?

• Pentatonic scale

• Minor scale

• Chromatic scale

• Major scale