This week the children played and learned about the Kalimba. We also watched a video and listened to some music.
The Kalimba is an African instrument that originated from Africa. Its cousin instrument is the Xylophone. The other name for a Kalimba is a Mbira or "thumb piano" because you play it with the ends of your thumbs. Most times you will see people playing it inside a hollowed out gourd. The reason is so that the sound will vibrate and increase in volume.
A couple of questions to ask your children this week are;
1. What is the name of the instrument you played in music this week? The Kalimba
2. What country is the Kalimba from? Africa
