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This is a best African Xylophone money can buy. This instrument is made by most experienced xylophone maker of Ghana., West Africa. It is a real musical instrument but can be a great educational toy or conversational piece.
The Marimba, also known as "Balafon," xylophone or "Gyile" in Dagarti are from the North West of Ghana. The xylophonist is also a vocalist, playing on their own or with flute or drum. Xylophones provide both melody and rhythm and are used at celebrations and festivals.
Size 28 inch Long x 16inch Wide x 11 inch high The pentatonic scale C Eb F G Bb is traditionally used for tuning.
How they are made: The keys of the xylophone are made from the male Shea Butter tree. The tree, having mostly died in bush fires, must have been dead for a number of years for it to have lost most of its natural oils. The wood is cut into planks and dried over fires built into the ground. The planks are cut into keys with a short handled axe, and a sharp knife is used for fine tuning. Wood is cut from the middle if the note is flat and from the ends if it is sharp. Gourds are then cut under the keys amplifying their sound. The beaters are made from wood and rubber, the rubber is recycled from old truck tires. The beaters are held between the fore and middle fingers. The frame is made from hardwood. Each key has sized gourd resonators. These are the professional model of xylophones. They are large instruments - unlike the small toy-like xylophones that are mass produced and distributed throughout the U.S. A set of beaters is included with each Marimba. Extra beaters can be purchased by the pair.
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