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All our musical instruments are genuine fair trade, from BAFTS - verified Fair Trade suppliers

Good, healthy entertainment for all levels of musical ability and adults or children of all ages

Being hand - crafted each one may vary slightly from that pictured, particularly the colours of any fabrics

 

024copsz.jpg (176657 bytes)  Mini (10cm / 4 inches at longest pipe) Peruvian Pan Pipes, aka Antara

The single row is made up of 7 pipes;
The longest pipe is approx 10.5cm long, they become progressively shorter down to approx 4cm.
The instrument is typically approx 7cm wide
Price £2.95

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cropsz 029 15cm.jpg (146450 bytes)  Peruvian Pan Pipes Antara music flute 15cm

The single row is made up of 9 pipes;
The longest pipe is approx 15cm long 15cm/ 6 inches at longest pipe, they become progressively shorter down to approx 7cm.
The instrument is typically approx 9cm wide
Price £4.95 each

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010coprszpanpipes.jpg (154250 bytes)  Double Row 17cm (at longest pipe) Pan Pipes from Peru, from same BAFTS Fair Trade supplier

The longest pipe is approx 17cm long, they become progressively shorter down to approx 5cm.
The instrument is typically approx 8cm wide
(A UK £1 coin has been put into the picture for scale)
Again, hand - crafted so each one may vary slightly from that pictured, particularly the colours of the fabrics
Price 5.90 each

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Inca ocarina.jpg (29222 bytes)  Inca Ocarina from Peru

Colour

an ancient flute-like wind instrument. One of the oldest musical instruments on Earth. Made from fired clay and decorated with traditional designs.
Comes padded in its own nice gift box (10.5cm x 11cm x4cm)
Ocarina measures approx 10cm x 10cm, has 6 holes on top and 2 holes underneath
Each one is unique so colour & Inca / Aztec pattern may vary slightly from picture
Available in stock in grey, red, or beige.  Price only £7.50 each

 

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Thumb Pianos, or Calimba  (aka mbira or kalimba), from genuine BAFTS Fair Trade supplier

These can be tuned and have a simple, yet rich & delightful sound
Good, healthy entertainment for all levels of musical ability and adults or children
These are comfortably held in both hands and played with the thumbs
Being hand - crafted each one is unique so may vary slightly from that pictured
The player has control over the sound and tempo, making these great for busking, storytelling, quality family time, dramatic arts, music workshops.  Another of our positive energy - inspiring goodies...

 

024139dpicrprsz.jpg (158551 bytes)  Simple Calimba,  5 - note thumb piano 

typical measurements are 16cm long, 8.25cm wide, 1.4cm deep.   Price each £5.95

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new black calimba 0300.jpg (64141 bytes)  black round calimba.jpg (67516 bytes)  Round black kalimba / mbira, 7 - note thumb piano

This round Calimba is easily & comfortably held in both hands and played with the thumbs
The workings are mounted on a black wooden base, whose typical measurements are 13.5cm (just under 5.5" inches diameter,1.5cm / half an inch thick
Personally recommended by us, we have one like this  in our house and it is lovely to hear the children making tunes on it.  (Rest assured the item you receive will be from brand new stock)
The rim has a slightly rounded edge, which helps with the grip of the instrument as well as looking nice
Price  £9.25 each

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red heart calimba.jpg (12366 bytes) Red heart - shaped calimba, 7 - note thumb piano

Similar design to those above & below.  base is heart - shaped and red.
Typical dimensions are up to 17cm at longest point, 14cm at widest.  Base is approx 1.5m thick
Price £9.95 each

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rbow calimba coprsz.jpg (17331 bytes)  Rainbow sky Calimba /mbira / kalimba, 7 - note thumb piano

This round(ish) Calimba is easily & comfortably held in both hands and played with the thumbs
The workings are mounted on a black wooden base, whose typical measurements are 13.5cm (approx 5 & a half " inches) diameter,1.5cm / half an inch thick
Price £10.95 each

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sunflower calimba.jpg (22088 bytes)  Sunflower Calimba /mbira / kalimba, 7 - note thumb piano

Nice sunflower design
Measures 13-14cm across at widest points
Base is approx 1.5cm thick.  Price £10.95


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020140ishdpidprsz.jpg (125393 bytes)  Box Calimba,  7 - note thumb piano 

The box Calimba is hollow like a guitar for richer sound quality.  Typical measurements are 17.5cm long, 13.5cm wide, 3.25cm deep.  Price £14.00 each

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032 croprszd150dpi (2).jpg (157098 bytes)  Coconut Calimba, 7 - note thumb piano
with etched gecko lizard design

This coconut shell Calimba is hollow like a guitar for richer sound quality  Typical measurements are about 6" inches (15cm) diameter and 3.5 - 4" (10cm ish) inches deep (or high).  Whilst all our other calimbas are currently in stock and ready for instant despatch, this one is not held in stock.  available to order only - please allow an extra 3 days.   Price £12.95 each

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best fair trade thumb piano.jpg (65267 bytes)  best Fair Trade calimba.jpg (149575 bytes)  Best quality Calimba, 8 - note thumb piano

This is the best of our (we are not trying to claim it's the best of the world's) range of calimbas
8 notes, and 3 screws for easy, comprehensive tuning adjustment
approx 17cm long x up to 10.5cm wide
Price £18.00 each

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last modified: May 19, 2012