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Thinking outside of the box, Part 5...Is it a kalimba or a guitar?

Posted by HENRY LOWMAN on December 15, 2009 at 8:50pm

This is a view from the back of the Lyra Mbira, showing the "lyre" strings, 5 in all. I used a combination of fishing line (for the high string) and nylon classical guitar strings. This design allows one to simultaneously pluck a continuo while working the keys on top. It can be tricky... :-)

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