The Ember Carved Gourd Thumb Piano is the largest in our collection, featuring a resonating natural gourd shell and upgraded sprung steel keys that produce deeper, gentle music box-like tones. Each piece is unique in size and ethically made under fair trade practices, making it a thoughtful gift for musicians. While easy to begin playing, mastering proper technique takes practice, and tuning may be required before use. Ideal for calming melodies and lullabies, this large gourd thumb piano is great for playing nursery rhymes and is well suited for beginners.
Specifications
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Size
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20cm
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Weight
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165g
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Country of Origin
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Indonesia
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Number of notes
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9
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Pitch
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Mid range
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Decay time
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200ms
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Dominant Frequency Range
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171hz - 1.6khz
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Frequency Range
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100hz - 15khz
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Peak decibels
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80db
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RMS decibels
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57db
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Loudness Rating
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Level 8
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Difficulty Rating
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3
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Attack
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20ms
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Timbre Tone Colour
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Warm, resonant, earthy, organic, melodic, harmonic, vibrant, clear
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Dynamic Range
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Medium
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Safety Warning
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Contains small parts. Not suitable for children without adult supervision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gourd Thumb Piano suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Gourd Thumb Piano is perfect for beginners. Its simple design and soothing tones make it easy to start playing. To play the gourd thumb piano, gently pluck the tines with your thumbs or fingers. The vibration of the tines produces the sound, and you can create melodies by pressing and releasing the tines in different patterns. You can experiment with different techniques to create your own melodies.
Are the Gourd Thumb Pianos tuned to a scale?
Each Gourd Thumb Piano is tuned with a range of notes, typically including C, D, E, and F. While the tuning can vary slightly from piece to piece, this gives each instrument a unique character. For a more precise tuning, we offer a tuning tutorial video to guide you through the process. Watch the video here.
What designs do you sell?
Our 9-note Gourd Thumb Pianos feature a variety of designs, including dot painting, carved patterns, and gecko artwork. If you have a specific design in mind, feel free to message us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
