Kalimba-Thumb Piano-10 Key Mbira-Child Music Instrument-Beginners Kalimba-Music Room The Kalimba * Hand made and finished in The U.S.A. * Kalimba Mbira Thumb Piano 10 polished steel keys perfect for beginners and experienced alike. * Made from Lightweight Basswood * Five Color choices * The 10 Polished Steel thumb keys are imprinted with notes and easily tuned. * Aluminum Bridge * Diatonic scale in The key of C * Instructions/Songs * Optional padded Display Stand. * Kalimba measures: 5" X 7 1/4" X 1 3/8" Display Stand * An attractive, safe, and durable holder for your new Kalimba * Made from durable laminated MDF birch hardwood * The Display Stand is padded on all sides The Story of The Thumb Piano The kalimba thumb piano originated in Africa. It is also known as The mbira or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.