About African Gyli with mallets 10 Key C Pentatonic Xylophone Balafon Marimba from Ghana
- After import from Africa, each instrument is cleaned, inspected, tuned, and played individually to check sound and quality.
- Random low to high tuning, in keeping with use as a percussion instrument.
- Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking.
- Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project .org.
- World Percussion USA is the only authorized peddler of Africa Heartwood Project instruments on Amazon. All other sellers of this item are NOT selling the product described in this item!
This 10 blade xylophone from Africa Heartwood Project is handcrafted in Ghana in the traditional style of northern Ghana and Burkina Faso. The pitch range is quite broad, from low notes that have long sustain because of the large gourds, and higher notes for quick response. This percussion instrument is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and features:
* Random low to high tuning, in keeping with use as a percussion instrument
* Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking
* Solid frame construction using hardwood, leather, and rope
* Full size gourds under each blade to amplify and sustain sound
* Low notes rake upward to allow room for better gourds
* Two rubber mallets included with each balafon
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African Gyli with mallets 10 Key C Pentatonic Xylophone Balafon Marimba from Ghana
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African Gyli with mallets 10 Key C Pentatonic Xylophone Balafon Marimba from Ghana
