Mali balafon 21-note

$1,250.00

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  • West African melodic percussion
  • Refreshing natural sound
  • Playing mallets included

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Description

A Mali balafon is a traditional West African percussion instrument with wooden keys, gourd resonators, and characteristic buzzing sound created by a membrane-covered hole in the gourds. Its keys are often made from specific woods like béné or goni. Produces warm, deep, and resonant tones with a unique, slightly shimmering or buzzing quality. Tuned to the  pentatonic scale. Can be played in a variety of ways, including solo, in ensembles of multiple balafons, or with other percussion instruments. 

Two rubber tipped playing mallets are provided with each instrument.

 

Additional information

Weight 28 lbs
Dimensions 58 × 27 × 18 in
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Mali

BALAFON SIZE

8 Note

INSTRUMENT TYPE

Balafon

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